Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Med checks with a problem list, not a clipboard
Tapering is a procedure. Stopping paroxetine or a benzodiazepine 'cold' is not a plan.
Clinical scope of Medication Management in Broward County
Telehealth medication management still requires Florida presence, identity check, and a visit note.
Side-effect visits are diagnostic: we name the mechanism when we can.
28-minute path to the Hollywood office
Margate 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.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Margate patients who drive 28 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Margate include Oriole Gardens, Sunshine Village, and central Margate. ZIP codes 33063, 33068, 33093 map to this service-area page.
The chart says 'stable' because you stopped complaining, not because scales improved.
Monitoring and safety in Medication Management
Missed labs = delayed titration.
Clozapine: ANC monitoring — we refer if we cannot meet the REMS cadence.
Stimulants: BP/HR, sleep, appetite, PDMP, diversion discussion.
Valproate: level, LFTs, CBC, pregnancy counseling.
Indications and differentials
Not indicated as a replacement for inpatient care when risk is high.
Antidepressants only after bipolar-spectrum screening.
Not indicated for out-of-state telehealth prescribing.
Need for metabolic or neurologic monitoring on an existing antipsychotic or mood stabilizer.
Visit flow for Medication Management
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
Send the prescription to a named pharmacy; document the pharmacy.
If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.
Set the next visit before the bottle runs out.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Medication Management visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
Margate (Broward County) has about 58,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 28 minutes from Margate Community Center and the Coconut Creek Parkway edge.
Revisit the original diagnosis if two classes have failed.
No-show after a high-risk start triggers outreach.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Medication Management. Mention Margate 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.