Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
GeneSight-informed trials after failed antidepressants
Refills are tied to clinical follow-up. Portal messages do not restart stimulants or benzodiazepines.
What Medication Management actually includes
Best-practice med management is boring: lists, labs, and dates.
Tapering is scheduled. Paroxetine, venlafaxine, benzodiazepines, and stimulants each have different withdrawal physics.
DSM-5-TR framing for sleep med management
Need for metabolic or neurologic monitoring on an existing antipsychotic or mood stabilizer.
Antidepressants only after bipolar-spectrum screening.
Not indicated to supply controlled substances without a supporting diagnosis and monitoring plan.
Perinatal prescribing only with risk-benefit counseling.
Monitoring and safety in Medication Management
Stimulants: BP/HR, sleep, appetite, PDMP, diversion discussion.
Clozapine: ANC monitoring — we refer if we cannot meet the REMS cadence.
Opioid + benzo overlap is treated as a safety event.
Informed consent stored in the chart.
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.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Fort Lauderdale patients who drive 20 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
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Cannabis and alcohol were left off the medication list as if they were not psychoactive.
Fort Lauderdale FAQs for Medication Management
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.
Do you prescribe benzodiazepines long-term?
Rarely, with a documented indication and a taper orientation. They are not a standing plan for GAD.
Will I get a refill without a visit?
Not as a routine. Monitoring interval is part of the prescription.
Are leftover 'affordable refill' URLs a discount?
No. They are retained slugs. Billing follows insurance contracts.
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 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 Fort Lauderdale patients actually get here
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Fort Lauderdale patients who drive 20 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Fort Lauderdale include Victoria Park, Flagler Village, Coral Ridge, and the beach barrier island. ZIP codes 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306 map to this service-area page.
Confirm the target symptom and the diagnosis it belongs to.
Send the prescription to a named pharmacy; document the pharmacy.
Book Medication Management
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Medication Management. Mention Fort Lauderdale so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.