Exemplary Behavioral Health Specialization
Asking for help with depression, substance abuse, or mood swings is a sign of strength – and our Broward Health team is ready to help you manage your mental health concerns.
Broward Health offers 24/7 emergency behavioral health assessments and crisis intervention when needed. Our comprehensive behavioral health team including physicians, nurses, counselors, and social workers, provide round-the-clock services to support each patient’s unique needs across a variety of behavioral health conditions.
Behavioral Health Conditions We Treat
Acute mental illness
Behavioral disorders
Depression
Dual disorders
Emotional disorders
Mood Disorders
Psychosis
Schizophrenia

Inpatient Care Provides Safe Setting for Healing
Our experienced Broward Health team provides a full range of behavioral health treatments, including inpatient care for those requiring specialized services. Our specialty care provides comprehensive treatments in a safe setting. We believe in a full-service model of care that considers all the influences of life, including:
- Biological
- Environmental
- Psychological
- Social


Why Choose Broward Health?
Broward Health is committed to excellence in all we do. Our team meets regularly with a focus on maintaining clinical and service excellence in all aspects of your neurosurgical experience, including:
- Broward County's first CyberKnife®, in use at Broward Health North
- Continuous evaluation and measurement of our performance
- Ensure we provide the highest quality care possible, tailored to every patient
- Specialized care through our inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services
- Work with each patient so your stay is as pleasant and comfortable as possible
Meet Our Team
Nguyen, Hung, MD
Psychiatry
1101 W Broward Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
954-527-6041
Walker, Scott F., MD, MPH
Psychiatry
2866 E Oakland Park Blvd
3rd Floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
954-767-5320

Cordero-Torres, Nelson E., MD
Psychiatry, Telemedicine Psychiatry
1400 East Oakland Park Boulevard
Suite 210
Oakland Park, FL 33334
954-561-6222

De La Gandara, Jose, MD
Psychiatry
2161 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
Suite 215
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
561-687-2111

El-Bahtity, Bassem F., MD
Psychiatry
1400 East Oakland Park Boulevard
Suite 210
Oakland Park, FL 33334
954-561-6222

Francis, Paula-Ann M., MD
Psychiatry
17110 Royal Palm Blvd
Suite 1
Weston, FL 33326
754-216-0840

Goldschmidt, Thomas J., MD
Psychiatry
3100 Coral Hills Drive
Suite 301
Coral Springs, FL 33065
954-344-3900

Martinasevic, Mariana, MD
Child Psychiatry, Psychiatry
2400 E Commercial Boulevard
Suite 723
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-491-4455

Mendiratta, Sandeep, MD
Psychiatry, Telemedicine Psychiatry
1400 East Oakland Park Boulevard
Suite 210
Oakland Park, FL 33334
954-561-6222

Vallejo, Ruben B., MD
Psychiatry
1777 S Andrews Avenue
Suite 201
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
954-581-4111

Ventre, Peter P., MD
Psychiatry
1400 East Oakland Park Boulevard
Suite 210
Oakland Park, FL 33334
954-561-6222
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