Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Medication management from the Hollywood medical home
Refills are tied to clinical follow-up. Portal messages do not restart stimulants or benzodiazepines.
Medication Management for Cooper City patients
Antipsychotic monitoring is metabolic and neurologic, not just 'mood better / worse.'
Mood-stabilizer adjustment uses levels, kidney/thyroid labs, and teratogenicity counseling when relevant.
How Medication Management is structured
Review PDMP and allergies.
Confirm the target symptom and the diagnosis it belongs to.
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
Counsel on onset, alcohol, driving, pregnancy, and overdose risk.
Indications and differentials
A DSM-5-TR diagnosis that has an evidence-based pharmacologic option the patient wants to consider.
Bridge care after hospitalization until a stable outpatient cadence exists.
Taper request that requires a medical schedule.
Antidepressants only after bipolar-spectrum screening.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Missed labs = delayed titration.
Lithium: level, TSH, creatinine, pregnancy test as indicated.
Valproate: level, LFTs, CBC, pregnancy counseling.
Hyponatremia: BMP in older adults on SSRIs when symptoms fit.
How Cooper City patients actually get here
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Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Cooper City patients who drive 14 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Reconcile the current list, including OTC, cannabis, and hormones.
If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.
Cooper City FAQs for Medication Management
Do you prescribe benzodiazepines long-term?
Rarely, with a documented indication and a taper orientation. They are not a standing plan for GAD.
How often are visits?
Tighter after a start or change; wider when stable and labs are current.
Will you take over my current list?
After a diagnostic review. We do not rubber-stamp unsafe combinations.
What is GeneSight?
A pharmacogenetic panel that may adjust probabilities for certain antidepressants. It does not diagnose ADHD or depression.
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.
Is Cooper City close to your office?
Very close — our Hollywood office at 7603 Davie Road Extension is about 10 minutes from Cooper City via Stirling Road or Griffin Road.
Do you work with families?
Yes. We provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adults, and can coordinate care with family therapists for a comprehensive approach.
Book Medication Management
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.
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Medication Management can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
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.