Psychiatric Medications We Manage
Same-day visits are often possible
See us in our Fort Lauderdale office or by video anywhere in Florida. Ages 6 and up. We take Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and most major insurance plans. Se habla español.
Psychiatric Medication Care in Fort Lauderdale and by Telehealth
Our psychiatric providers prescribe and manage medications for depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD, sleep problems and substance use. Nobody gets a prescription without an evaluation first, and you’re part of the decision. We see patients from age 6, in our Fort Lauderdale office or by video anywhere in Florida. Several of our providers and staff speak Spanish.
How It Works
Call (754) 270-6322 or request an appointment online. Our staff will check your insurance, send your intake forms and confirm your visit.
Your first appointment is an evaluation. Your provider asks about your symptoms, history and current medications, then walks you through the options, including the risks, the benefits and what to watch for.
After that, follow-up visits are where you talk about what’s working, deal with side effects and change the plan if needed.
Medications We Manage
SSRI antidepressants
- Sertraline (Zoloft): Depression, OCD, panic, PTSD, social anxiety and PMDD
- Escitalopram (Lexapro): Depression and generalized anxiety disorder
- Citalopram (Celexa): Depression
- Fluoxetine (Prozac): Depression and anxiety-related conditions
- Fluvoxamine (Luvox): OCD and social anxiety disorder
SNRI antidepressants
- Venlafaxine (Effexor XR): Depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety and panic disorder
- Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq): Depression
- Duloxetine (Cymbalta): Depression and anxiety
Other antidepressants
- Bupropion (Wellbutrin): Depression and seasonal affective disorder
- Trazodone: Depression; sometimes used for sleep
- Mirtazapine (Remeron): Depression
- Clomipramine (Anafranil): OCD
- Amitriptyline (Elavil): Depression
Mood stabilizers
- Lithium: Bipolar disorder
- Lamotrigine (Lamictal): Bipolar I disorder, to help prevent mood episodes
Anxiety
- Buspirone: Anxiety
- Hydroxyzine: Anxiety
ADHD (non-stimulant)
- Atomoxetine (Strattera): ADHD
- Guanfacine: ADHD
- Clonidine: ADHD
- Qelbree (viloxazine): ADHD
Antipsychotics
- Quetiapine (Seroquel): Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression
- Aripiprazole (Abilify): Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and more
- Cariprazine (Vraylar): Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
- Lurasidone (Latuda): Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
- Brexpiprazole (Rexulti): Schizophrenia and add-on treatment for depression
- Asenapine (Saphris): Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
- Clozapine: Schizophrenia
- Cobenfy (xanomeline-trospium): Schizophrenia
Addiction treatment
- Suboxone (buprenorphine-naloxone): Opioid use disorder
- Sublocade injection: Opioid use disorder
- Vivitrol injection: Alcohol and opioid use disorder
- Naltrexone: Alcohol and opioid use disorder
- Methadone: Not prescribed here. See the alternatives we offer
Other
- Gabapentin: Discussed case by case with your provider
Long-acting injections, including Invega, Abilify Maintena, Uzedy, Haldol Decanoate, Brixadi, Sublocade and Vivitrol, are given at our Fort Lauderdale office.
Safety First
Psychiatric medications can cause side effects, and some carry important warnings. Your provider explains these before you start, checks on you at follow-up visits and orders lab tests when a medication requires them. Lab orders can be taken to any lab your insurance accepts, including Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp. Do not stop or change a medication without talking to your provider.
Common Questions
Will I get a prescription at my first visit?
Not always. Your provider decides after the evaluation whether medication is appropriate and which one fits you.
Can medications be prescribed through telehealth?
For many medications, yes, after an evaluation, if you are in Florida during the visit. Long-acting injections are given in person at our Fort Lauderdale office.
Do you treat children?
We see patients age 6 and older. For children and teens, your provider reviews whether a specific medication is appropriate.
Can I switch from a medication another provider prescribed?
Yes. Bring your medication list and records, and your provider will review them with you.
How are refills handled?
Prescriptions are continued or changed through follow-up visits with your provider. Schedule your next visit before your medication runs out.
How do I get lab work done?
If your medication needs blood tests, your provider gives you a lab order you can take to any lab your insurance accepts, including Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp.
Insurance and Cost
We take Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana and Optum, and we have sliding-scale rates if you’re paying yourself. We check your coverage before the visit. The price of the medication itself depends on your pharmacy and plan. More on insurance.
We see patients from age 6, and same-day visits are often possible. Several of our providers and staff speak Spanish. Request an appointment or call (754) 270-6322.
Some medicines come as a shot that lasts a week to several months. We give them at our Fort Lauderdale office, including Invega, Abilify Maintena, Uzedy, Haldol Decanoate, Sublocade, Brixadi and Vivitrol. Learn about long-acting injections.
We aren’t an emergency service. If you’re thinking about suicide or you’re in crisis, call or text 988. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Andrew C. Rucker, DO, psychiatrist, on October 6, 2026.
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 and Hindi. 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
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.