Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric medication management for Lauderhill
Polypharmacy is treated as a risk to be justified, not a badge of complexity.
Medication Management for Lauderhill patients
Top-rated language in old keywords is ignored. Monitoring quality is the product.
Hormone-mood medications are reconciled with estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone plans.
What we rule in — and rule out
Taper request that requires a medical schedule.
A DSM-5-TR diagnosis that has an evidence-based pharmacologic option the patient wants to consider.
ADHD medication only after the evaluation supports ADHD over mimics.
Intolerable side effects that might respond to dose change, switch, or adjunct.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lauderhill presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Decide: continue, adjust, switch, or taper — one primary change when possible.
Review PDMP and allergies.
Clinical FAQ
Will you take over my current list?
After a diagnostic review. We do not rubber-stamp unsafe combinations.
Can a PMHNP-BC prescribe psychiatric medication in Florida?
Yes. Dr. Chatelier is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Prescribing is within Florida APRN scope, with monitoring.
Do you treat insomnia with medication only?
No. We look for apnea, circadian issues, alcohol, and psychiatric drivers.
What is GeneSight?
A pharmacogenetic panel that may adjust probabilities for certain antidepressants. It does not diagnose ADHD or depression.
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 medication management be telehealth?
Yes if you are in Florida and the case is appropriate. Controlled-substance rules still apply.
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.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33311, 33313, 33319
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lauderhill presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
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.
Sleeping pills masked untreated sleep apnea.
How Medication Management is structured
Revisit the original diagnosis if two classes have failed.
If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.
Review PDMP and allergies.
Check labs due for the current class.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Medication Management, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.