Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Antipsychotic metabolic monitoring serving Lauderhill
Polypharmacy is treated as a risk to be justified, not a badge of complexity.
Clinical scope of Medication Management in Broward County
Side-effect visits are diagnostic: we name the mechanism when we can.
Leftover 'affordable refill' slugs are not a cash-pay promise.
What we rule in — and rule out
ADHD medication only after the evaluation supports ADHD over mimics.
Polypharmacy review when the list exceeds what the diagnosis can justify.
Not indicated as a replacement for inpatient care when risk is high.
A DSM-5-TR diagnosis that has an evidence-based pharmacologic option the patient wants to consider.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33311, 33313, 33319
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.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Lauderhill include Inverrary, the 441 commercial spine, and central Lauderhill. ZIP codes 33311, 33313, 33319 map to this service-area page.
Lauderhill (Broward County) has about 74,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 18 minutes from Lauderhill Mall and the Inverrary corridor.
Brand-to-generic switches changed your blood level and nobody noticed.
Visit flow for Medication Management
Document why a requested stimulant or benzo was declined.
Counsel on onset, alcohol, driving, pregnancy, and overdose risk.
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
Telehealth visits verify Florida location.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Missed labs = delayed titration.
Opioid + benzo overlap is treated as a safety event.
Lithium: level, TSH, creatinine, pregnancy test as indicated.
SGAs: weight, A1c, lipids; AIMS on a schedule.
Questions we hear about Medication Management
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 prescribe benzodiazepines long-term?
Rarely, with a documented indication and a taper orientation. They are not a standing plan for GAD.
Will you take over my current list?
After a diagnostic review. We do not rubber-stamp unsafe combinations.
Will I get a refill without a visit?
Not as a routine. Monitoring interval is part of the prescription.
Can medication management be telehealth?
Yes if you are in Florida and the case is appropriate. Controlled-substance rules still apply.
Do you monitor antipsychotics?
Weight, A1c, lipids, and neurologic side effects are part of the protocol.
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.
Next step
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.
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.