Psychiatrist for Hollywood, FL
Same-day visits are often possible
See us in our Fort Lauderdale office or by video anywhere in Florida, including Hollywood. Ages 6 and up. We take Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and most major insurance plans. Se habla español.
Seeing a Psychiatrist from Hollywood
Hollywood is about 16 miles from us, roughly 27 minutes without traffic, so it’s easy to come in, use video, or do both. We don’t have an office in Hollywood, 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 Hollywood Patients Usually Ask About
Depression and anxiety together
They often show up together. Your provider looks at both and builds one plan, which could include medication, therapy or both.
Bipolar disorder
We diagnose bipolar disorder and stay on top of medication and lab work. Lab orders can go to Quest, Labcorp or any lab your plan takes.
Long-acting injections
Hollywood is close enough that coming in on an injection schedule is easy. We give Invega, Abilify Maintena, Uzedy and Haldol Decanoate at the office.
Video or Office Visit?
- Come to our Fort Lauderdale office, 16 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 Hollywood
Take Hollywood Boulevard west to I-95, head north to Oakland Park Boulevard, then go east toward the beach.
What We Offer
Patients from Hollywood come to us for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, schizophrenia and psychosis, insomnia, substance use disorders. Services include Psychiatric evaluations, Medication management, Telehealth visits, Same-day appointments, Therapy, ADHD assessments, Long-acting injections.
Not sure where to begin? A psychiatric evaluation is the usual first step.
Questions from Hollywood Patients
Do you have an office in Hollywood?
No. Our only office is in Fort Lauderdale at 3015 N Ocean Blvd, Suite C101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, about 16 miles away. Video visits are available too.
Can you treat depression and anxiety at the same time?
Yes. You get one plan that covers both.
Do you treat bipolar disorder in teens?
We see patients 6 and up. Your provider will decide what treatment makes sense for a teenager.
Which insurance do you take?
Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana and Optum. We also offer sliding-scale rates.
Can I be seen the same day?
Often, yes. Same-day visits are usually possible Monday through Saturday, 9 to 5, depending on openings and your insurance.
Do you offer therapy?
Yes, but our therapists stay busy, so ask about openings when you call.
How to Book
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.
Other Cities Near Hollywood
We also see patients in Dania Beach, Miramar, Aventura, 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 Broward County, 211 can connect you with local resources.
Who You'll See
Your care is with our team of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Some of them speak Spanish. 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
Neal Fouke, PAPsychiatric physician assistant
Muhammad Nawaz, PMHNP-BCPsychiatric nurse practitionerRequest 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.