Psychiatrist for Opa-locka, FL
Same-day visits are often possible
See us in our Fort Lauderdale office or by video anywhere in Florida, including Opa-locka. Ages 6 and up. We take Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and most major insurance plans. Se habla español.
Seeing a Psychiatrist from Opa-locka
Opa-locka is about 25 miles from our office, roughly 38 minutes without traffic. We don’t have an office in Opa-locka, 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.
Care for Opa-locka Patients
Medicaid and low-cost care
We accept Medicaid and Medicare, and we have sliding-scale rates for people without insurance.
Substance use treatment
We treat opioid and alcohol use with medication, including Suboxone by video when it’s appropriate, and injections at our office.
Hablamos español
Several of our providers and staff speak Spanish.
What a first visit looks like
Your first appointment is a longer evaluation. Your provider will ask about what’s going on now, your history, any medications or substances, and what you’d like to change. You’ll leave with a plan and a follow-up date.
Video or Office Visit?
- 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 Opa-locka.
- In-home visits, which insurance doesn’t cover. Ask us if we can come to you in Opa-locka.
Driving from Opa-locka
Take SR 9 north to I-95, continue north to Oakland Park Boulevard, then go east. See telehealth psychiatry in Miami-Dade County for nearby cities.
What We Offer
Patients from Opa-locka come to us for depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and psychosis, PTSD, ADHD, insomnia. Services include Telehealth visits, Psychiatric evaluations, Medication management, Addiction treatment, Same-day appointments, Therapy.
Not sure where to begin? A psychiatric evaluation is the usual first step.
Questions from Opa-locka Patients
Do you have an office in Opa-locka?
No. Our office is in Fort Lauderdale at 3015 N Ocean Blvd, Suite C101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308.
Do you take Medicaid?
We do, along with Medicare, Tricare and most private plans.
Can I get Suboxone by video?
Often, yes, if your provider decides it’s appropriate.
¿Hablan español?
Sí. Varios de nuestros proveedores y empleados hablan español.
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 Opa-locka
We also see patients in Miami Gardens, Hialeah, Biscayne Gardens, 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 Miami-Dade County, 211 can connect you with local resources.
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.