Psychiatrist and Psychiatric Care for Pembroke Pines, FL
Same-day visits are often possible
See us in our Fort Lauderdale office or by video anywhere in Florida, including Pembroke Pines. Ages 6 and up. We take Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and most major insurance plans. Se habla español.
Psychiatric Care for Pembroke Pines
We see patients in Pembroke Pines from age 6 through adulthood. We don’t have an office in Pembroke Pines, so you can see us by video or at our Fort Lauderdale office. Pembroke Pines is about 22 miles from our office, roughly 38 minutes without traffic, so many patients here mix video visits with office visits.
Call (754) 270-6322 or request an appointment online. We’re open Monday through Saturday, 9 to 5, and same-day visits are often possible.
Ways to See Us from Pembroke Pines
- By video: telehealth works on a phone or computer, with nothing to download. You just need to be somewhere in Florida.
- In person: our office is at 3015 N Ocean Blvd, Suite C101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308.
- At home: in-home visits are a private-pay option. Call to find out if Pembroke Pines is in range.
Getting here from Pembroke Pines
Take Hollywood Boulevard or Pines Boulevard east to I-95, go north to Oakland Park Boulevard, then east toward the beach. Pembroke Pines residents can book as a new patient for telehealth or an office visit. We also see patients throughout Broward County by video.
What Pembroke Pines Patients Usually Ask About
ADHD testing
Our ADHD assessment is for kids 6 and up, teens and adults. It looks at attention, focus and impulsivity at home, school and work, and ends with a clear plan.
Bipolar disorder and depression
We treat both with medication management and regular follow-up. Therapy is available too, though therapist openings vary.
Paying cash
No insurance? We have sliding-scale self-pay rates, and you’ll know the cost before your visit.
Depression in teens
Teen depression can look like irritability, slipping grades or pulling away from friends. If you’re worried, an evaluation is a good place to start, and a parent or guardian joins the visit.
How We Can Help
ADHD assessments, Psychiatric evaluations, Medication management, Therapy, Telehealth visits, Same-day appointments.
We treat ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, insomnia, substance use disorders, OCD. If you’re not sure what you need, start with a psychiatric evaluation.
Getting Started
Bring your ID, your insurance card and a list of the medications you take. We’ll verify coverage ahead of time and send intake forms to fill out before the visit. Most plans are accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid, and self-pay patients can ask about sliding-scale rates (insurance).
Care is led by Dr. Murtaza Ali and Dr. Andrew Rucker. Visits are available in English, Spanish, Russian, Urdu and Hindi. Meet our providers.
What Happens After You Reach Out
- Request a visit online or by phone.
- Our staff confirm your coverage and email or text your intake forms.
- Join the video visit from a phone, tablet or computer, using a link we send you.
- If medication is part of the plan, it is sent to a pharmacy near you. Follow-ups are usually by video too.
You need to be in Florida during each video visit. Our providers are licensed in Florida.
Care That Starts in Person
Our office is about 22 miles from Pembroke Pines, far enough that most patients choose video. Most care works well by video, but two things begin with an office visit at 3015 N Ocean Blvd, Suite C101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308: a first prescription for a stimulant ADHD medication, and long-acting injections. Non-stimulant ADHD options can usually start by video. Your provider will tell you if an office visit applies to you.
Insurance for Pembroke Pines Patients
We accept Medicare, Florida Medicaid (including Sunshine Health and Carelon), Tricare, Aetna, Florida Blue, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum and Humana. Coverage depends on your plan, so staff check your benefits before the first visit. Without insurance, ask about sliding-scale self-pay rates. See insurance details.
Patients across Broward County see us the same way, and visits are available in English, Spanish, Russian, Urdu and Hindi.
Common Questions
Do you have an office in Pembroke Pines?
No. Our office is in Fort Lauderdale at 3015 N Ocean Blvd, Suite C101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, about 22 miles away. Video visits are available too.
Do you do ADHD testing for adults?
Yes, as well as for kids and teens.
Do you see cash-pay patients?
Yes. We offer sliding-scale self-pay rates.
Do you offer therapy for bipolar disorder?
Your psychiatric provider manages medication, and therapy is available when our therapist has an opening.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. Visits are available in Spanish, as well as English, Russian, Urdu and Hindi.
Nearby Areas
We also see patients in Miramar, Hollywood, Davie, and anywhere else in Florida by video. See all the areas we serve.
In crisis? Call or text 988, or call 911 if it’s an emergency. In Broward County you can also dial 211 (211 Broward) for 24-hour crisis support and help finding local services.
Can ADHD medication be prescribed by telehealth?
After an evaluation, ADHD can be treated by video. A first stimulant prescription needs one visit at our Fort Lauderdale office; non-stimulant options can usually start by video.
Who You'll See
Your care is with our team of physicians, psychiatric nurse practitioners and a physician assistant. Visits are available in English, Spanish, Russian, Urdu and Hindi. Our staff can help you choose someone who's a good fit.
Dr. Andrew C. Rucker, DOPsychiatrist
Dr. Murtaza Ali, DOAddiction specialist and family physician
Dr. Heather Brathwaite, PhD, PMHNP-BCPsychiatric nurse practitioner
Michelle KovalPsychiatric nurse practitioner. Speaks Russian
Neal Fouke, PAPsychiatric physician assistant
Muhammad Nawaz, PMHNP-BCPsychiatric nurse practitioner. Speaks Urdu and HindiRequest an Appointment
Tell us how to reach you. Our team calls back the same business day, Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Your appointment is confirmed once staff call you to set the time and place.
Prefer to talk to someone? Call (754) 270-6322.
Our Office
3015 N Ocean Blvd, Ste C101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308. Phone: (754) 270-6322. Open Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Video visits are available anywhere in Florida. Directions and parking.