Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing interpreted in a psychiatric chart
Abnormal TSH can mimic depression. That is why we check — not because every mood is endocrine.
Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing for Pembroke Pines patients
Iron deficiency brain fog is a medical problem we measure.
Ferritin and fatigue belong in psychiatry when the history fits.
How Pembroke Pines patients actually get here
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Pembroke Pines presentations. Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Pembroke Pines include Chapel Trail, Pembroke Falls, Century Village, and the Pines Boulevard spine. ZIP codes 33023, 33024, 33025, 33026 map to this service-area page.
History first.
Write the hypothesis.
Indications and differentials
Fatigue, cold intolerance, hair loss, or weight change suggesting thyroid/iron.
Patient request after counseling on limits.
Metabolic monitoring on SGAs (that's also med management).
Not indicated: curiosity panels.
How Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is structured
Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
Document limitations.
Send to a draw site near 33023 when possible.
Write the hypothesis.
Clinical FAQ
Will you order a huge wellness panel?
Not as a default.
Adrenal fatigue?
Not a diagnosis we sell.
What if labs are normal?
We still treat the psychiatric diagnosis if it is there.
Iron?
Ferritin when the story fits.
Genetic privacy?
We treat it as sensitive data.
Vitamin D religion?
We treat deficiency, not a fandom.
How close are you to Pembroke Pines?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 10 minutes from central Pembroke Pines via Pines Boulevard or Sheridan Street. We also offer telehealth for maximum convenience.
Do you serve Century Village Pembroke Pines?
Yes, we serve many patients from Century Village and specialize in age-related mood changes, medication management for seniors, and hormone therapy.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Privacy of genetic data.
Results appointment.
GeneSight after trial history.
No 80-marker default.
How Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC practices Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Documentation for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing uses problem lists, differential diagnosis, and follow-up intervals — not marketing slogans. Visit notes are written so a covering clinician could continue care safely.
HIPAA-compliant records, encrypted telehealth, and a single Hollywood office at 7603 Davie Road Extension keep Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing identifiable to one medical home instead of a rotating locum panel.
Hormone-informed psychiatry means estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, and cortisol are considered when the history for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing points there — not as a default panel on every patient.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing. Mention Pembroke Pines 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.