Psychiatrist for Plantation, FL
Same-day visits are often possible
See us in our Fort Lauderdale office or by video anywhere in Florida, including Plantation. Ages 6 and up. We take Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and most major insurance plans. Se habla español.
Psychiatric Care for Plantation
We see patients in Plantation from age 6 through adulthood. We don’t have an office in Plantation, so you can see us by video or at our Fort Lauderdale office. Plantation is about 11 miles from our office, around 23 minutes without traffic.
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 Plantation
- 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 11 miles from Plantation.
- In-home visits, which insurance doesn’t cover. Ask us if we can come to you in Plantation.
Getting here from Plantation
Take Sunrise Boulevard east to I-95, go north one exit to Oakland Park Boulevard, then east toward the beach. Read more about our care across Broward County.
What Plantation Patients Usually Ask About
Care for the whole family
We see kids from age 6, teens and adults, so a parent and a child can sometimes be seen by the same practice. A parent or guardian joins visits for anyone under 18.
Depression and anxiety
These are the most common reasons people in Plantation call. Treatment can be medication, therapy or both, and most follow-ups can be done by video.
Teens and college students
Older teens and college students home for the summer or studying in Florida can keep seeing us by video, so treatment doesn’t have to stop when the school year changes.
Getting a second opinion
If you’ve been diagnosed elsewhere and aren’t sure it’s right, we can do a fresh evaluation and talk through what we find.
How We Can Help
Psychiatric evaluations, Medication management, ADHD assessments, Therapy, Telehealth visits, Same-day appointments.
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
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. Some of our providers and front-desk staff speak Spanish. Meet our providers.
Common Questions
Do you have an office in Plantation?
No. Our office is in Fort Lauderdale at 3015 N Ocean Blvd, Suite C101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, about 11 miles away.
Do you see children?
Yes, from age 6.
Can I see you by video?
Yes, from anywhere in Florida.
Do you take Medicaid?
Yes. We also take Medicare and most commercial plans.
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes. Call (754) 270-6322.
Nearby Areas
We also see patients in Sunrise, Davie, Lauderhill, 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.