Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Lab draws near 33060, interpretation in Hollywood or by video
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC orders labs to change a decision. If a result cannot change the plan, we do not need the test.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
Psychiatric lab testing is not a personality quiz.
Hormone panel mental health: timed, interpreted, not pellet bait.
Pompano Beach FAQs for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
How soon results?
Depends on the lab. We schedule a results visit.
Hormones?
Timed, not pellet bait.
Adrenal fatigue?
Not a diagnosis we sell.
Will you order a huge wellness panel?
Not as a default.
Who interprets?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Do labs replace a psychiatric diagnosis?
No.
What insurance do you accept for Pompano Beach patients?
We accept most major insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross, United, and more. Call (888) 307-2199 to verify your specific plan before your first visit.
Can you prescribe medication at the first appointment?
After a thorough psychiatric evaluation, Dr. Chatelier may recommend medication as part of your treatment plan. Initial evaluations typically last 60-90 minutes to ensure we understand your complete picture.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Fasting when lipids/glucose needed.
Ferritin with context of inflammation.
Cost consent.
Duplicate-test check.
What we rule in — and rule out
Heavy menses plus brain fog.
When a mill already drew chaos and we need clean timed labs.
Perimenopausal or hypogonadal clues.
ferritin fatigue psychiatry still needs a hypothesis.
How Pompano Beach patients actually get here
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Pompano Beach include Old Pompano, Cresthaven, and the beach barrier island. ZIP codes 33060, 33062, 33064, 33069 map to this service-area page.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Pompano Beach presentations. Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Repeat out-of-range values.
Document limitations.
Visit flow for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Send to a draw site near 33060 when possible.
Discuss cost/coverage.
History first.
Share with PCP with consent.
Book Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
After Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
Related care
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Clinician: Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Last medical review: 2026-09-21.
Florida telehealth psychiatry is available to established and new patients located in Florida at the time of the visit, subject to licensure and clinical appropriateness. An in-person evaluation at the Hollywood office may be recommended when a physical exam, vital signs, or a more complete diagnostic interview is needed.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It does not establish a provider-patient relationship. Always seek care from a qualified clinician for questions about a medical or psychiatric condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department.