Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Antipsychotic metabolic monitoring serving Lauderhill
Florida location is verified on telehealth visits before a prescription is sent.
Clinical scope of Medication Management in Broward County
Tapering is scheduled. Paroxetine, venlafaxine, benzodiazepines, and stimulants each have different withdrawal physics.
Sleep medication management asks whether the drug is treating insomnia or hiding apnea and alcohol.
Indications and differentials
A DSM-5-TR diagnosis that has an evidence-based pharmacologic option the patient wants to consider.
Taper request that requires a medical schedule.
Not indicated for out-of-state telehealth prescribing.
Intolerable side effects that might respond to dose change, switch, or adjunct.
Access from Lauderhill
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Lauderhill patients who drive 18 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
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Lauderhill 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.
A previous clinic used 'med check' as a 6-minute billing event.
How Lauderhill patients actually get here
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lauderhill presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
ZIP 33311 is the lead postal code listed for Lauderhill. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Telehealth visits verify Florida location.
Reconcile the current list, including OTC, cannabis, and hormones.
Lauderhill FAQs for Medication Management
Do you monitor antipsychotics?
Weight, A1c, lipids, and neurologic side effects are part of the protocol.
What is GeneSight?
A pharmacogenetic panel that may adjust probabilities for certain antidepressants. It does not diagnose ADHD or depression.
Do you treat insomnia with medication only?
No. We look for apnea, circadian issues, alcohol, and psychiatric drivers.
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.
Can you prescribe if I am traveling?
Only if you are physically in a state where we are licensed — currently Florida telehealth.
What labs do I need?
Depends on the drug: TSH, lithium level, A1c, etc. We will list them in the plan.
Does Dr. Chatelier understand Caribbean cultural views on mental health?
Yes. Dr. Chatelier is Haitian-American and deeply understands the cultural perspectives on mental health common in Caribbean communities. She provides respectful, culturally aware psychiatric care.
How far is Lauderhill from your office?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 20 minutes from Lauderhill via University Drive or 441. Telehealth is available for patients who prefer virtual visits.
Monitoring and safety in Medication Management
Valproate: level, LFTs, CBC, pregnancy counseling.
Benzodiazepines: indication, duration limit, taper language.
Opioid + benzo overlap is treated as a safety event.
Lithium: level, TSH, creatinine, pregnancy test as indicated.
Book Medication Management
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.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Medication Management. Mention Lauderhill so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.