Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Antipsychotic metabolic monitoring serving Fort Lauderdale
Polypharmacy is treated as a risk to be justified, not a badge of complexity.
Medication Management for Fort Lauderdale patients
Leftover 'affordable refill' slugs are not a cash-pay promise.
Booking a med check is booking a medical visit, not a vending machine.
Fort Lauderdale 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.
Are leftover 'affordable refill' URLs a discount?
No. They are retained slugs. Billing follows insurance contracts.
Can I refuse a medication?
Always. Informed consent includes the option of no medication.
Can you help me taper?
Yes. Tapers are scheduled by drug class. Do not stop MAOIs, benzos, or paroxetine abruptly on your own.
Do you prescribe stimulants?
When the evaluation supports ADHD and PDMP/safety checks pass. Not from a questionnaire alone.
Can you prescribe if I am traveling?
Only if you are physically in a state where we are licensed — currently Florida telehealth.
Do you serve downtown Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Our Hollywood office is about 20 minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale, and we offer telehealth appointments for busy downtown professionals.
Can you help with work-related anxiety and burnout?
Absolutely. We see many Fort Lauderdale professionals dealing with workplace stress, burnout, and performance anxiety. Our evaluations identify root causes and create targeted treatment plans.
How Medication Management is structured
If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.
Counsel on onset, alcohol, driving, pregnancy, and overdose risk.
Review PDMP and allergies.
Telehealth visits verify Florida location.
What we rule in — and rule out
Perinatal prescribing only with risk-benefit counseling.
Failed or partial response to a current agent after an adequate trial.
Not indicated to supply controlled substances without a supporting diagnosis and monitoring plan.
ADHD med titration still has to map to a problem on the list.
Protocol elements we do not skip
QTc risk: ECG when combining high-risk agents.
New antidepressant: short-interval follow-up for activation and SI.
Formulary alternatives offered without pretending they are identical.
Benzodiazepines: indication, duration limit, taper language.
20-minute path to the Hollywood office
ZIP 33301 is the lead postal code listed for Fort Lauderdale. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Fort Lauderdale (Broward County) has about 183,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 20 minutes from Las Olas, Port Everglades, and the downtown medical district.
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.
A previous clinic used 'med check' as a 6-minute billing event.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Request a Medication Management visit by calling (888) 307-2199 or using the booking form. Bring current medications, prior labs, and a list of what has already been tried.
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.