Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hormone panels that do not skip the mental-status exam
Pharmacogenetics does not override a bipolar screen.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
Ferritin and fatigue belong in psychiatry when the history fits.
Iron deficiency brain fog is a medical problem we measure.
Visit flow for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Discuss cost/coverage.
Write the hypothesis.
Crisis path unchanged.
Give timing/fasting instructions.
Clinical FAQ
Iron?
Ferritin when the story fits.
Can labs be wrong?
Yes. We repeat when needed.
Hormones?
Timed, not pellet bait.
Genetic privacy?
We treat it as sensitive data.
Can I refuse?
Yes.
Do labs replace a psychiatric diagnosis?
No.
Do you treat older adults from Margate?
Yes. We specialize in mood changes related to aging, medication management for complex cases, and hormone replacement therapy for both men and women experiencing age-related hormonal decline.
What's the best way to reach you from Margate?
Drive time is about 25 minutes via 441 or the Turnpike. Many Margate patients choose telehealth for routine follow-ups and in-person visits for initial evaluations.
DSM-5-TR framing for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Not indicated: proving you are 'not crazy.'
Treatment-resistant depression with never-checked B12/ferritin/TSH.
Abnormal prior labs without interpretation.
Before blaming 'just anxiety.'
How Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC practices Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Psychology Today verification and GeneSight partnership are listed as practice credentials. They support Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing; they are not a diagnosis and they are not a guarantee of outcome.
The practice is women-owned and Haitian-led. Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC documents cultural context — including stigma in Caribbean and Latin American families — during Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing rather than treating it as an afterthought.
GeneSight pharmacogenetic testing is available when prior antidepressant trials failed or side effects were limiting. Results are probabilistic, not deterministic.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Document assay.
Duplicate-test check.
Ferritin with context of inflammation.
No 80-marker default.
How Margate patients actually get here
Margate sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
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Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
Discuss cost/coverage.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing. Mention Margate so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
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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.