Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric medication management for Coconut Creek
Florida location is verified on telehealth visits before a prescription is sent.
Clinical scope of Medication Management in Broward County
ADHD titration follows a confirmed differential. Heart rate, sleep, appetite, and diversion risk are part of the visit.
Best-practice med management is boring: lists, labs, and dates.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Medication Management visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
Revisit the original diagnosis if two classes have failed.
Check labs due for the current class.
Clinical FAQ
What about pregnancy?
Tell us before a prescription is sent. Some agents need specialist coordination.
Do you monitor antipsychotics?
Weight, A1c, lipids, and neurologic side effects are part of the protocol.
Do you work with my therapist?
With consent, yes. Medication does not replace psychotherapy when both are indicated.
What is PDMP?
Florida's prescription drug monitoring program. We check it before controlled substances.
Where is the office for in-person med checks?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 32 minutes from Coconut Creek.
Will you take over my current list?
After a diagnostic review. We do not rubber-stamp unsafe combinations.
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.
32-minute path to the Hollywood office
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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ZIP 33063 is the lead postal code listed for Coconut Creek. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
You were started on two changes at once, so nobody knows which drug caused the rash.
Visit flow for Medication Management
Decide: continue, adjust, switch, or taper — one primary change when possible.
Review PDMP and allergies.
If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.
Revisit the original diagnosis if two classes have failed.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Stimulants: BP/HR, sleep, appetite, PDMP, diversion discussion.
Informed consent stored in the chart.
Lithium: level, TSH, creatinine, pregnancy test as indicated.
New antidepressant: short-interval follow-up for activation and SI.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
Start with one thorough Medication Management evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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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.