ADHD Specialist and Psychiatrist for Deerfield Beach, FL
Same-day visits are often possible
See us in our Fort Lauderdale office or by video anywhere in Florida, including Deerfield Beach. Ages 6 and up. We take Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and most major insurance plans. Se habla español.
Mental Health Care for Deerfield Beach Residents
We see patients in Deerfield Beach from age 6 through adulthood. We don’t have an office in Deerfield Beach, so you can see us by video or at our Fort Lauderdale office. Deerfield Beach is about 14 miles north of us, around 24 minutes without traffic, so plenty of patients here just drive in. Others prefer video. Either works.
You can reach us at (754) 270-6322, Monday through Saturday from 9 to 5, or request a visit online. Ask about same-day openings.
Services
The first visit is usually a full evaluation. After that, care can include ADHD assessments, Psychiatric evaluations, Medication management, Telehealth visits, Same-day appointments, Long-acting injections, Therapy. Deerfield Beach patients can start care as a new patient within days in many cases. See telehealth psychiatry in Broward County for nearby cities.
Conditions we see most: ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia and psychosis, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, insomnia.
What Deerfield Beach Patients Usually Ask About
ADHD
Parents call us about their kids, and plenty of adults call about themselves. We do ADHD assessments for ages 6 and up and then put together a treatment plan. Here’s how our ADHD assessment works.
Bipolar disorder
We diagnose and manage bipolar disorder, including medication checks and lab orders you can take to Quest, Labcorp or any lab your insurance covers.
Schizophrenia and long-acting injections
Being this close to the office makes it easy to keep up with injections like Invega, Abilify Maintena, Uzedy or Haldol Decanoate.
Your Options
- Video visits in your web browser, as long as you’re in Florida.
- Office visits at 3015 N Ocean Blvd, Suite C101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, about 14 miles from Deerfield Beach.
- In-home visits, which insurance doesn’t cover. Ask us if we can come to you in Deerfield Beach.
Directions
The easy way is US 1 (Federal Highway) south to Oakland Park Boulevard, then east. It takes about 24 minutes without traffic.
Your First Telehealth Visit, Step by Step
- Call (754) 270-6322 or send the form below.
- We check your benefits before the first visit, so there are no surprises.
- Meet your provider by secure video. Nothing to download; it runs in your browser.
- Leave with a plan: medication, therapy, or both, and a date for your next visit.
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 14 miles from Deerfield Beach, close enough that many patients come in. 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 Deerfield Beach 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, Hindi and Hebrew.
Booking Your First Visit
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, Hindi and Hebrew. Meet our providers.
FAQ
Is there an ADHD specialist near Deerfield Beach?
Our psychiatric providers assess and treat ADHD for ages 6 and up, either at our Fort Lauderdale office or by video.
Do you treat bipolar disorder and psychosis?
Yes. That includes long-acting injections, which we give at our office.
How far is the office?
About 14 miles, or around 24 minutes without traffic. We’re at 3015 N Ocean Blvd, Suite C101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308.
Can I be seen today?
Often, yes. Same-day visits are usually possible Monday through Saturday, 9 to 5, depending on openings and your insurance. Call (754) 270-6322.
Which injections do you give?
Invega, Abilify Maintena, Uzedy, Haldol Decanoate, Brixadi, Sublocade and Vivitrol.
Can my teenager be evaluated for ADHD?
Yes. A parent or guardian comes to the visit with them.
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.
We Also Serve
We also see patients in Boca Raton, Lighthouse Point, Margate, and anywhere else in Florida by video. See all the areas we serve.
Emergency? Call 911. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988. In Broward County you can also dial 211 (211 Broward) for 24-hour crisis support and help finding local services.
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.