Psychiatrist for Lighthouse Point, FL
Same-day visits are often possible
See us in our Fort Lauderdale office or by video anywhere in Florida, including Lighthouse Point. Ages 6 and up. We take Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and most major insurance plans. Se habla español.
Psychiatric Care for Lighthouse Point
We see patients in Lighthouse Point from age 6 through adulthood. We don’t have an office in Lighthouse Point, so you can see us by video or at our Fort Lauderdale office. Lighthouse Point is only about 10 miles from our office, around 19 minutes without traffic, so a lot of patients here just come in.
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 Lighthouse Point
- Come to our Fort Lauderdale office, 10 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.
Getting here from Lighthouse Point
Take US 1 (Federal Highway) south to Oakland Park Boulevard, then go east. Read more about our care across Broward County.
What Lighthouse Point Patients Usually Ask About
Outpatient psychiatry nearby
We’re close enough that office visits are easy, but you can switch to video whenever that’s more convenient.
A practice that does more than prescribe
Our team includes licensed therapists as well as psychiatric providers. Therapy openings vary, so ask what’s available.
Same-day visits
Need to be seen soon? Same-day visits are often possible during business hours.
Older adults
We see older adults dealing with depression, anxiety, sleep trouble and memory worries, and we look closely at every medication they take before making changes.
How We Can Help
Psychiatric evaluations, Medication management, Therapy, ADHD assessments, Same-day appointments, Telehealth visits.
We treat depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, insomnia, substance use disorders, OCD. If you’re not sure what you need, start with a psychiatric evaluation.
Getting Started
After you call or send a request, someone from our office gets back to you to check your insurance, email your intake paperwork and lock in a time. Insurance we accept includes Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana and Optum (details). No insurance? Ask about sliding-scale pricing.
Dr. Murtaza Ali and Dr. Andrew Rucker lead a team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, a physician assistant and therapists. See who you might see. Hablamos español.
Common Questions
Do you have an office in Lighthouse Point?
No. Our office is about 10 miles away at 3015 N Ocean Blvd, Suite C101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308.
Can I get an appointment today?
Often, yes. Call (754) 270-6322 in the morning for the best chance.
Do you offer therapy?
Yes, when a therapist has an opening. We’ll tell you what’s available.
Do you see kids?
Yes, from age 6. A parent or guardian joins visits for anyone under 18.
Can I switch between office and video visits?
Yes. Many patients do both.
Nearby Areas
We also see patients in Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, 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 Broward 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, 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.