Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Antipsychotic metabolic monitoring serving Hollywood

Tapering is a procedure. Stopping paroxetine or a benzodiazepine 'cold' is not a plan.

7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 · serving Hollywood(888) 307-2199Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00

What Medication Management actually includes

Refill-only care is not offered. If you need only a refill, you still need a monitoring interval.

Telehealth medication management still requires Florida presence, identity check, and a visit note.

Monitoring and safety in Medication Management

Opioid + benzo overlap is treated as a safety event.

Benzodiazepines: indication, duration limit, taper language.

Formulary alternatives offered without pretending they are identical.

Alcohol withdrawal is not managed as an anxiety refill.

DSM-5-TR framing for functional psych meds

Need for metabolic or neurologic monitoring on an existing antipsychotic or mood stabilizer.

Taper request that requires a medical schedule.

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.

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.

South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Hollywood presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.

Hollywood (Broward County) has about 153,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 0 minutes from Hollywood Beach Broadwalk and downtown Hollywood.

You were told you would be on medication 'for life' without a review of indication.

From intake to follow-up: Medication Management

Review PDMP and allergies.

Reconcile the current list, including OTC, cannabis, and hormones.

Confirm the target symptom and the diagnosis it belongs to.

If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.

Questions we hear about Medication Management

What is GeneSight?

A pharmacogenetic panel that may adjust probabilities for certain antidepressants. It does not diagnose ADHD or depression.

How often are visits?

Tighter after a start or change; wider when stable and labs are current.

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.

Will you take over my current list?

After a diagnostic review. We do not rubber-stamp unsafe combinations.

Can you prescribe if I am traveling?

Only if you are physically in a state where we are licensed — currently Florida telehealth.

Can medication management be telehealth?

Yes if you are in Florida and the case is appropriate. Controlled-substance rules still apply.

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.

Next step

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.

Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Medication Management, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.

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.