Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Side-effect management that names the actual syndrome
You should be able to name the drug, the target symptom, the main risks, and the next lab date.
What Medication Management actually includes
Best-practice med management is boring: lists, labs, and dates.
Psychiatric medication management is ongoing medical treatment: indication, dose, monitoring, and an exit plan.
DSM-5-TR framing for top rated med management
Taper request that requires a medical schedule.
Polypharmacy review when the list exceeds what the diagnosis can justify.
ADHD medication only after the evaluation supports ADHD over mimics.
Antidepressants only after bipolar-spectrum screening.
Visit flow for Medication Management
Reconcile the current list, including OTC, cannabis, and hormones.
Confirm the target symptom and the diagnosis it belongs to.
Set the next visit before the bottle runs out.
Document why a requested stimulant or benzo was declined.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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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.
Check labs due for the current class.
If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.
Questions we hear about Medication Management
Will you take over my current list?
After a diagnostic review. We do not rubber-stamp unsafe combinations.
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 treat insomnia with medication only?
No. We look for apnea, circadian issues, alcohol, and psychiatric drivers.
How often are visits?
Tighter after a start or change; wider when stable and labs are current.
Are leftover 'affordable refill' URLs a discount?
No. They are retained slugs. Billing follows insurance contracts.
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.
Monitoring and safety in Medication Management
Clozapine: ANC monitoring — we refer if we cannot meet the REMS cadence.
Formulary alternatives offered without pretending they are identical.
New antidepressant: short-interval follow-up for activation and SI.
Alcohol withdrawal is not managed as an anxiety refill.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Medication Management so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
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.