Psychiatry for Lake Worth Beach, FL
Same-day visits are often possible
See us in our Fort Lauderdale office or by video anywhere in Florida, including Lake Worth Beach. Ages 6 and up. We take Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and most major insurance plans. Se habla español.
Psychiatric Care for Lake Worth Beach
We see patients in Lake Worth Beach from age 6 through adulthood. We don’t have an office in Lake Worth Beach, so you can see us by video or at our Fort Lauderdale office. We’re about 36 miles south, so most Lake Worth Beach patients see us by video. If you’d rather come in person, that’s fine too.
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 Lake Worth Beach
- Come to our Fort Lauderdale office, 36 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 Lake Worth Beach
Take I-95 south to Oakland Park Boulevard and head east. It’s about 49 minutes without traffic. See telehealth psychiatry in Palm Beach County for nearby cities.
What Lake Worth Beach Patients Usually Ask About
Seeing a psychiatrist online
Video visits mean you don’t have to make the drive. Everything runs in your web browser, with no app to download, from anywhere in Florida.
Getting seen quickly
Same-day visits are often possible during business hours, depending on openings and your insurance. We’re an outpatient practice, not an emergency service. In an emergency, call or text 988 or call 911.
Ongoing outpatient care
That includes medication management, therapy, and treatment with medication for opioid and alcohol use.
How We Can Help
Telehealth visits, Same-day appointments, Psychiatric evaluations, Medication management, Therapy, Addiction treatment, ADHD assessments.
We treat depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, ADHD, PTSD, insomnia, OCD. 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 visits are available in 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.
What Happens After You Reach Out
- Request a visit online or by phone.
- Our staff confirm your coverage and email or text your intake forms.
- Join the video visit from a phone, tablet or computer, using a link we send you.
- If medication is part of the plan, it is sent to a pharmacy near you. Follow-ups are usually by video too.
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 36 miles from Lake Worth Beach, far enough that most patients choose video. 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 Lake Worth 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 Palm Beach County see us the same way, and visits are available in English, Spanish, Russian, Urdu, Hindi and Hebrew.
Common Questions
Do you have an office in Lake Worth Beach?
No. Our office is in Fort Lauderdale at 3015 N Ocean Blvd, Suite C101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308. Most patients here see us by video.
Can I get urgent help?
For emergencies, call or text 988 or call 911. For everything else, same-day visits are often possible Monday through Saturday, 9 to 5.
Does insurance cover video visits?
If your plan covers them, yes. We check before your visit.
Can I get Suboxone by telehealth?
Often, yes, if your provider decides it’s appropriate for you.
What do I need for a video visit?
A device with a camera, a web browser and a private spot. You need to be in Florida during the visit.
Do you treat bipolar disorder online?
Yes. Evaluations and medication management can happen by video, and lab work can be done at a lab near you.
Nearby Areas
We also see patients in Lantana, Boynton Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, 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. In Palm Beach County, 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast (dial 211 or call (561) 383-1112) offers 24-hour crisis support and referrals.
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.
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.