Psychiatrist for West Palm Beach, FL
Same-day visits are often possible
See us in our Fort Lauderdale office or by video anywhere in Florida, including West Palm Beach. Ages 6 and up. We take Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and most major insurance plans. Se habla español.
Psychiatric Care for West Palm Beach
We see patients in West Palm Beach from age 6 through adulthood. We don’t have an office in West Palm Beach, so you can see us by video or at our Fort Lauderdale office. West Palm Beach is about 43 miles from our office, so most patients here see us by video and come down only for injections or when they want an office visit.
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 West Palm Beach
- Come to our Fort Lauderdale office, 43 miles away.
- Use telehealth from home or anywhere private in the state.
- Ask about home visits. They’re paid out of pocket, not through insurance.
Getting here from West Palm Beach
Take I-95 south to Oakland Park Boulevard, then go east. It’s about an hour without traffic. We also see patients throughout Palm Beach County by video.
What West Palm Beach Patients Usually Ask About
Medication refills and management
If you’re already on psychiatric medication and need a new provider, we can help. Bring your medication list and any records, and your provider will evaluate you before continuing or changing anything.
Schizophrenia treatment
We treat schizophrenia with medication management and long-acting injections given at our Fort Lauderdale office.
Outpatient psychiatry by video
Evaluations and follow-ups can happen in your web browser, from anywhere in Florida.
Depression and anxiety
These are the most common reasons people in West Palm call us, and most of that care happens over video.
How We Can Help
Telehealth visits, Psychiatric evaluations, Medication management, Long-acting injections, Therapy, Addiction treatment.
We treat schizophrenia and psychosis, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, ADHD, PTSD, insomnia. 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 West Palm Beach?
No. Our office is in Fort Lauderdale at 3015 N Ocean Blvd, Suite C101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308. Most West Palm patients see us by video.
Can you take over my medication refills?
Yes, after an evaluation. We don’t refill medication without seeing you first.
Do you treat schizophrenia?
Yes, including long-acting injections.
Can I get lab work locally?
Yes. Lab orders can go to Quest, Labcorp or any lab your plan accepts.
Do you take Medicaid?
Yes. We also take Medicare and most commercial plans.
Nearby Areas
We also see patients in Riviera Beach, Lake Worth Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, 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 Palm Beach 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 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.