Psychiatrist for Biscayne Gardens, FL
Same-day visits are often possible
See us in our Fort Lauderdale office or by video anywhere in Florida, including Biscayne Gardens. Ages 6 and up. We take Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and most major insurance plans. Se habla español.
Psychiatric Care for Biscayne Gardens
We see patients in Biscayne Gardens from age 6 through adulthood. We don’t have an office in Biscayne Gardens, so you can see us by video or at our Fort Lauderdale office. Biscayne Gardens is about 25 miles south of our office, roughly 36 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 Biscayne Gardens
- 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 25 miles from Biscayne Gardens.
- In-home visits, which insurance doesn’t cover. Ask us if we can come to you in Biscayne Gardens.
Getting here from Biscayne Gardens
Take I-95 north to Oakland Park Boulevard, then head east. Read more about our care across Miami-Dade County.
Care for Biscayne Gardens Patients
Atención en español
Varios de nuestros proveedores y empleados hablan español. Puede tener su visita completa en español, por video o en persona.
Video or office visits
Many patients here start with an office visit and switch to video for follow-ups. Others do everything online.
Close to I-95
Biscayne Gardens sits right by I-95, so the drive up is simpler than from much of Miami-Dade. Patients who get long-acting injections or prefer seeing someone in person often find the trip manageable.
Help with depression, anxiety and sleep
These are the issues we hear about most from this part of Miami-Dade. Your provider will ask about all three, since they tend to feed each other.
How We Can Help
Telehealth visits, Psychiatric evaluations, Medication management, Therapy, Same-day appointments, ADHD assessments.
We treat depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, insomnia, substance use disorders, schizophrenia and psychosis. 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 several of our providers and staff speak 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.
Common Questions
Do you have an office in Biscayne Gardens?
No. Our office is in Fort Lauderdale at 3015 N Ocean Blvd, Suite C101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, about 25 miles away.
¿Hablan español?
Sí. Varios de nuestros proveedores y empleados hablan español.
Do you take Medicaid?
Yes. We also take Medicare and most commercial plans.
Can I be seen the same day?
Often, yes, Monday through Saturday, 9 to 5.
Nearby Areas
We also see patients in Miami Gardens, Opa-locka, Miami, 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 Miami-Dade 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.