Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Antidepressant and mood-stabilizer management in Broward County
Sleep meds are reviewed for next-day impairment, falls, and whether CBT-I or apnea treatment should come first.
Medication Management for Coconut Creek patients
Booking a med check is booking a medical visit, not a vending machine.
Telehealth medication management still requires Florida presence, identity check, and a visit note.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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Neighborhoods we hear from most in Coconut Creek include Wynmoor, Township, and the Lyons Road corridor. ZIP codes 33063, 33066, 33073 map to this service-area page.
Reconcile the current list, including OTC, cannabis, and hormones.
Send the prescription to a named pharmacy; document the pharmacy.
Visit flow for Medication Management
Decide: continue, adjust, switch, or taper — one primary change when possible.
Telehealth visits verify Florida location.
Reconcile the current list, including OTC, cannabis, and hormones.
Review PDMP and allergies.
32-minute path to the Hollywood office
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Coconut Creek presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Coconut Creek patients who drive 32 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
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Antidepressant-induced mixed features were never named.
Monitoring and safety in Medication Management
Lithium: level, TSH, creatinine, pregnancy test as indicated.
Hyponatremia: BMP in older adults on SSRIs when symptoms fit.
SGAs: weight, A1c, lipids; AIMS on a schedule.
MAOI diet and washout rules if that class is ever used.
Questions we hear about Medication Management
Do you monitor antipsychotics?
Weight, A1c, lipids, and neurologic side effects are part of the protocol.
How often are visits?
Tighter after a start or change; wider when stable and labs are current.
Can medication management be telehealth?
Yes if you are in Florida and the case is appropriate. Controlled-substance rules still apply.
Are leftover 'affordable refill' URLs a discount?
No. They are retained slugs. Billing follows insurance contracts.
Will I get a refill without a visit?
Not as a routine. Monitoring interval is part of the prescription.
What is PDMP?
Florida's prescription drug monitoring program. We check it before controlled substances.
Do you evaluate menopause-related mood changes?
Yes. Many Coconut Creek patients come to us specifically for the intersection of hormonal changes and mood disorders. We offer comprehensive hormone panels alongside psychiatric evaluation.
How do I get to your office from Coconut Creek?
Our Hollywood office is about 25-30 minutes via 441 or the Turnpike. First evaluations are in-person; many follow-up med checks can be done via telehealth.
Next step
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Medication Management so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
If Medication Management is the right next step, schedule a 60–90 minute intake with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Same-week telehealth follow-ups are used after the diagnostic visit when clinically appropriate.
Related care
Clinician: Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Last medical review: 2026-09-21.
Florida telehealth psychiatry is available to established and new patients located in Florida at the time of the visit, subject to licensure and clinical appropriateness. An in-person evaluation at the Hollywood office may be recommended when a physical exam, vital signs, or a more complete diagnostic interview is needed.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It does not establish a provider-patient relationship. Always seek care from a qualified clinician for questions about a medical or psychiatric condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department.