Psychiatry for Boca Raton, FL
Same-day visits are often possible
See us in our Fort Lauderdale office or by video anywhere in Florida, including Boca Raton. Ages 6 and up. We take Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and most major insurance plans. Se habla español.
Seeing a Psychiatrist from Boca Raton
Boca Raton is about 15 miles north of us, roughly 30 minutes without traffic. We don’t have an office in Boca Raton, so you can see us by video or at our Fort Lauderdale office. We see kids from age 6, teens and adults.
To book, call (754) 270-6322 or send us a request. Office hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 to 5. Same-day visits are often available.
What Boca Raton Patients Usually Ask About
Schizophrenia treatment
We treat schizophrenia with medication management and regular follow-up. Long-acting injections such as Invega, Abilify Maintena, Uzedy and Haldol Decanoate are given at our office and can make treatment much easier to keep up with.
General psychiatry
Most Boca patients come to us for depression, anxiety, ADHD or mood problems. Your first visit is a full evaluation, and follow-ups can be by video.
Students
College students in Boca can see us by video between classes, as long as they’re in Florida during the visit.
Video or Office Visit?
- Come to our Fort Lauderdale office, 15 miles away.
- Use telehealth from home or anywhere private in the state.
- Ask about home visits. They’re paid out of pocket, not through insurance.
Driving from Boca Raton
Take Dixie Highway or US 1 south to Oakland Park Boulevard, then go east. Read more about our care across Palm Beach County.
What We Offer
Patients from Boca Raton come to us for schizophrenia and psychosis, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, insomnia, substance use disorders. Services include Psychiatric evaluations, Medication management, Long-acting injections, Therapy, Telehealth visits, ADHD assessments.
Not sure where to begin? A psychiatric evaluation is the usual first step.
Questions from Boca Raton Patients
Do you have an office in Boca Raton?
No. Our only office is in Fort Lauderdale at 3015 N Ocean Blvd, Suite C101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, about 15 miles away.
Do you treat schizophrenia?
Yes, including long-acting injections at our office.
Do you see college students?
Yes. Students can see us by video while they’re in Florida.
Do you take Medicare?
Yes, along with Medicaid and most major commercial plans.
Can I start with a video visit?
Yes. Most first evaluations can be done by video.
How to Book
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. Some of our providers and front-desk staff speak Spanish. Meet our providers.
Other Cities Near Boca Raton
We also see patients in Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Lighthouse Point, and anywhere else in Florida by video. See all the areas we serve.
We’re not an emergency service. If you’re thinking about hurting yourself, call or text 988 any time. In Palm Beach County, 211 can connect you with local resources.
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, Hindi and Hebrew. 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 and Hebrew
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.