Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Controlled-substance monitoring in Davie
Davie patients (12 min to Hollywood) can split care: in-office labs, video titration when stable.
Clinical scope of Medication Management in Broward County
Mood-stabilizer adjustment uses levels, kidney/thyroid labs, and teratogenicity counseling when relevant.
Antipsychotic monitoring is metabolic and neurologic, not just 'mood better / worse.'
Access from Davie
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Davie patients who drive 12 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Davie (Broward County) has about 105,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 12 minutes from Nova Southeastern University and Broward College's Davie campus.
Davie sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Medication Management when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
You were told you would be on medication 'for life' without a review of indication.
Visit flow for Medication Management
Check labs due for the current class.
Counsel on onset, alcohol, driving, pregnancy, and overdose risk.
Document why a requested stimulant or benzo was declined.
Telehealth visits verify Florida location.
Davie FAQs for 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.
Will you take over my current list?
After a diagnostic review. We do not rubber-stamp unsafe combinations.
What if side effects start this week?
Call the office. Do not wait for a distant follow-up if symptoms are severe. ER for emergency symptoms.
What labs do I need?
Depends on the drug: TSH, lithium level, A1c, etc. We will list them in the plan.
What is GeneSight?
A pharmacogenetic panel that may adjust probabilities for certain antidepressants. It does not diagnose ADHD or depression.
How far are you from NSU?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 10 minutes from Nova Southeastern University's main campus, making us a convenient option for students seeking psychiatric care.
Do you treat college students from Davie?
Absolutely. We work with many college-age patients on ADHD management, anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders common in academic settings.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Stimulants: BP/HR, sleep, appetite, PDMP, diversion discussion.
Formulary alternatives offered without pretending they are identical.
Valproate: level, LFTs, CBC, pregnancy counseling.
Opioid + benzo overlap is treated as a safety event.
Indications and differentials
Polypharmacy review when the list exceeds what the diagnosis can justify.
Not indicated to supply controlled substances without a supporting diagnosis and monitoring plan.
Bridge care after hospitalization until a stable outpatient cadence exists.
hormone mood meds still has to map to a problem on the list.
Book Medication Management
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Medication Management. Mention Davie so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
Start with one thorough Medication Management evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.