Psychiatrist for Miami Lakes, FL
Same-day visits are often possible
See us in our Fort Lauderdale office or by video anywhere in Florida, including Miami Lakes. Ages 6 and up. We take Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and most major insurance plans. Se habla español.
Psychiatric Care for Miami Lakes
We see patients in Miami Lakes from age 6 through adulthood. We don’t have an office in Miami Lakes, so you can see us by video or at our Fort Lauderdale office. Miami Lakes is about 30 miles from our office, so most patients here see us by video.
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 Miami Lakes
- 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 Miami Lakes is in range.
Getting here from Miami Lakes
Take the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) east to I-95, go north to Oakland Park Boulevard, then east. We also see patients throughout Miami-Dade County by video.
Care for Miami Lakes Patients
A psychiatrist who takes Medicaid
We accept Medicaid, which can be hard to find in private psychiatric practices. We also take Medicare and most commercial plans.
Hablamos español
Varios de nuestros proveedores y empleados hablan español. Puede hacer su visita en español.
Starting care after a hospital stay
If you or a family member was recently discharged from a hospital or crisis unit, a follow-up with a psychiatric provider soon after matters. Call us with the discharge paperwork and medication list, and we’ll try to get you in quickly.
Video visits from home
Since the drive is around 45 minutes, most Miami Lakes patients do follow-ups by video. Visits run in your browser, so there’s nothing to install.
How We Can Help
Telehealth visits, Psychiatric evaluations, Medication management, Therapy, Same-day appointments, ADHD assessments.
We treat depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, insomnia, substance use disorders, schizophrenia and psychosis. If you’re not sure what you need, start with a psychiatric evaluation.
Getting Started
Our team is led by Dr. Murtaza Ali and Dr. Andrew Rucker, and several of our providers and staff speak Spanish (meet the team). We take Medicare, Medicaid and most major plans, and we have sliding-scale rates if you’re paying yourself (insurance details). Once you reach out, we’ll check your insurance, send your intake forms and confirm the time and type of visit with you.
Common Questions
Do you have an office in Miami Lakes?
No. Our office is in Fort Lauderdale at 3015 N Ocean Blvd, Suite C101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308.
Do you take Medicaid?
Yes. We also take Medicare and most commercial plans.
Can I see you by video?
Yes, from anywhere in Florida.
¿Hablan español?
Sí. Varios de nuestros proveedores y empleados hablan español.
Nearby Areas
We also see patients in Hialeah, Miami Gardens, Opa-locka, 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. For local help in Miami-Dade County, dial 211.
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.