Telehealth Psychiatry in Pembroke Pines, FL
Twelve Oaks Psychiatry provides telehealth psychiatry for adults and adolescents: psychiatric evaluation, psychiatric medication management, and follow-ups by secure video from home in Pembroke Pines, often the same day. About 91 percent of Pembroke Pines households hold a broadband internet subscription, ready for care that reaches the living room. The Cooper City office next door handles in-person visits. Michael Hernandez, APRN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, leads every visit.
Video Psychiatric Care in Pembroke Pines
A video evaluation walks the full ground of an office visit, covering mood, attention, anxiety, sleep, health history, and daily routines, and speaking from a private space at home often makes the talking come easier.
The plain limits: each visit requires being physically in Florida, Michael says when the office is the better setting, and prescriptions follow evaluation and Florida and federal requirements.
Why Choose Twelve Oaks Psychiatry
Signing in connects you to a person, and always the same one. Michael, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, carries every evaluation and follow-up himself, so nothing about your care depends on a rotating roster.
Pembroke Pines households balancing school pickups and work often keep visits fully on video, with the office one town north for whenever in person suits better.
- Same clinician, screen or office
- HIPAA-compliant video visits
- Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy
- In-person option nearby
- Same-day appointments available
- Most major insurance accepted
How Telehealth Works at Twelve Oaks
Video care moves through the same four clear steps as any office visit.
1- Schedule Your Appointment
Call (954) 947-1130 or book online and choose a video or office visit. Same-day openings can often be booked up to two hours ahead.
2- Complete Your Evaluation
Meet with Michael from a private space, on a phone, tablet, or computer with a camera. For teen visits, a parent or guardian joins the appointment.
3- Receive a Personalized Plan
Review what the evaluation found and choose next steps together, with any medication options explained by class before anything is prescribed.
4- Ongoing Care & Support
Follow-up visits continue by video, prescriptions are sent electronically to your pharmacy, and office visits stay available whenever one is useful.
Who We Treat
Video psychiatric care is shaped to each person’s age, with the same attention an office visit receives.
Adults
Psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and follow-up care for adults by secure video.
Adolescents
Teens receive video psychiatric care with a parent or guardian involved throughout.
Children
For younger children, Michael helps families find the right specialized care.
FAQ
Do I ever need to come to the office, and how far is it from Pembroke Pines?
Office visits are optional for most care; video can carry it. When one is preferred or recommended, Twelve Oaks sits at 10400 Griffin Rd, Suite 201 in Cooper City, bordering Pembroke Pines, about 5 to 15 minutes from most neighborhoods.
What do I need for a video visit?
A phone, tablet, or computer with a camera, a private space to talk, and being physically in Florida at the time of the visit. A secure link is sent before the appointment, and for teen visits a parent or guardian joins as well.
I searched for an online psychiatrist in Pembroke Pines. Is this that?
Close, with one honest distinction. This is online psychiatric care, and the clinician is Michael, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner rather than a physician. He personally completes every video evaluation, manages medication when appropriate, and remains your clinician at every follow-up.
Can medication be prescribed through video appointments?
Many psychiatric medications can be prescribed and managed through video visits, with prescriptions sent electronically to a Florida pharmacy. Prescribing decisions follow a full evaluation and Florida and federal prescribing requirements, some medications carry additional rules for video visits, and no medication is guaranteed in advance.
Can my teen use telehealth around school?
Yes. Teens complete video visits with a parent or guardian involved, and after-school slots are the usual pick for Pembroke Pines families. Michael keeps parents part of every decision, and school-adjacent supports run through the parent, coordinated with permission when helpful.
What if video turns out not to be enough?
Michael tells you, not the other way around. When a situation calls for an in-person evaluation, he says so and the office visit happens in Cooper City with the same clinician. Video can resume afterward whenever it fits the plan.
Can I move between video and office visits?
Visit by visit, yes. Some people alternate by season or schedule, others settle into one format and stay. Either way the clinician, the record, and the plan are identical, and changing formats never means starting over.
Does insurance cover telehealth visits?
Yes. Twelve Oaks Psychiatry accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, AvMed, and 200+ additional plans. Telehealth coverage varies by plan, so please confirm your benefits and in-network status with your insurer before your first video visit.
Are same-day video appointments available?
Often, yes. Same-day appointments are frequently open Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm, for video and office visits alike, and can be booked up to two hours before the visit. Calling (954) 947-1130 earlier in the day helps.
What should I do in a mental health crisis?
If you feel you might harm yourself or someone else, or you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1 right away. For crisis support, you can reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. In many Florida communities, 2-1-1 connects you to crisis information and local referrals.
Schedule Your Appointment
Take the first step toward feeling better. Call or book online, and care can often start the same day.