Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Side-effect management that names the actual syndrome
If the diagnosis is wrong, no titration schedule will look like recovery. We will re-evaluate rather than stack drugs.
What Medication Management actually includes
Sleep medication management asks whether the drug is treating insomnia or hiding apnea and alcohol.
Tapering is scheduled. Paroxetine, venlafaxine, benzodiazepines, and stimulants each have different withdrawal physics.
Questions we hear about Medication Management
Do you prescribe stimulants?
When the evaluation supports ADHD and PDMP/safety checks pass. Not from a questionnaire alone.
What is PDMP?
Florida's prescription drug monitoring program. We check it before controlled substances.
Do you treat insomnia with medication only?
No. We look for apnea, circadian issues, alcohol, and psychiatric drivers.
Do you monitor antipsychotics?
Weight, A1c, lipids, and neurologic side effects are part of the protocol.
What about pregnancy?
Tell us before a prescription is sent. Some agents need specialist coordination.
Can I refuse a medication?
Always. Informed consent includes the option of no medication.
Where is your Hollywood office?
Our office is located at 7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024. We're easily accessible from I-95, the Turnpike, and US-441.
Do you serve Hollywood Beach residents?
Yes! We serve all Hollywood neighborhoods including Hollywood Beach, Hollywood Hills, Emerald Hills, and surrounding areas.
Local context for Medication Management in Broward County
You were started on two changes at once, so nobody knows which drug caused the rash.
Stimulants were started before a bipolar screen, and now sleep and irritability are worse.
Lithium or valproate was never given a level, TSH, or pregnancy counseling.
Access from Hollywood
ZIP 33019 is the lead postal code listed for Hollywood. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
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.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Hollywood patients who drive 0 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Brand-to-generic switches changed your blood level and nobody noticed.
DSM-5-TR framing for Medication Management
Hypnotics only after sleep differential, not as a standing nightcap.
Medication Management still has to map to a problem on the list.
Failed or partial response to a current agent after an adequate trial.
Polypharmacy review when the list exceeds what the diagnosis can justify.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Hollywood presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Hollywood 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.
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
Document why a requested stimulant or benzo was declined.
Outcomes we target — without promising them
Metabolic monitoring for antipsychotics (weight, A1c, lipids).
Informed consent for off-label use.
Coordination with HRT/TRT so endocrine and psychotropic plans are not accidental.
Clear instructions for missed doses and alcohol.
One indication per medication, written down.
Book Medication Management
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.
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.