Psychiatrist for Pompano Beach, FL
Same-day visits are often possible
See us in our Fort Lauderdale office or by video anywhere in Florida, including Pompano Beach. Ages 6 and up. We take Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and most major insurance plans. Se habla español.
Seeing a Psychiatrist from Pompano Beach
Pompano Beach is right next door, about 7 miles from our office, so most patients here come in person. We don’t have an office in Pompano Beach, 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.
What Pompano Beach Patients Usually Ask About
ADHD
ADHD is one of the top reasons Pompano families reach out. We assess kids from age 6, teens and adults, and then build a plan, which may include medication and practical strategies for school or work.
Anxiety
Whether it’s constant worry, panic attacks or trouble sleeping, anxiety is very treatable. We’ll go over medication and therapy options at your first visit.
If you’re paying out of pocket
We offer sliding-scale rates for people without insurance, and you’ll know the cost before your visit.
Same day, close by
Because we’re only about 15 minutes away, a same-day visit is realistic for Pompano patients when there’s an opening.
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 7 miles from Pompano Beach.
- In-home visits, which insurance doesn’t cover. Ask us if we can come to you in Pompano Beach.
Driving from Pompano Beach
Take US 1 (Federal Highway) south to Oakland Park Boulevard and turn east. It’s about 17 minutes without traffic. Our providers are accepting new patients from Pompano Beach by video and at the Fort Lauderdale office. We also see patients throughout Broward County by video.
What We Offer
Patients from Pompano Beach come to us for ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, insomnia, substance use disorders, OCD. Services include ADHD assessments, Psychiatric evaluations, Medication management, Therapy, Same-day appointments, Telehealth visits.
Not sure where to begin? A psychiatric evaluation is the usual first step.
How a Video Visit Works
- Reach out. Send a request or call. Mention your preferred language.
- Insurance check. Staff verify your plan and send a short intake packet.
- Your first visit. Your provider asks about symptoms, history, current medications and your goals.
- Your plan. Prescriptions go to the pharmacy you choose, and your provider sets the follow-up schedule with you.
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 7 miles from Pompano Beach, close enough that many patients come in. 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 Pompano 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 Broward County see us the same way, and visits are available in English, Spanish, Russian, Urdu and Hindi.
Questions from Pompano Beach Patients
Do you have an office in Pompano Beach?
No, but we’re close. Our office is about 7 miles away at 3015 N Ocean Blvd, Suite C101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308.
Do you do ADHD testing for kids?
We do ADHD assessments for children 6 and up, with a parent or guardian present.
Do you offer counseling?
Yes. Our licensed therapist provides therapy, though openings vary, so ask when you call.
Is there an affordable option without insurance?
Yes. Ask about our sliding-scale rates.
Can I be seen today?
Often, yes, Monday through Saturday, 9 to 5.
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.
How to Book
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.
Other Cities Near Pompano Beach
We also see patients in Lighthouse Point, Deerfield Beach, Margate, 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 Broward County you can also dial 211 (211 Broward) for 24-hour crisis support and help finding local services.
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.