Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
GeneSight-informed trials after failed antidepressants
Hormone therapies prescribed elsewhere are reconciled so serotonergic and endocrine plans do not collide blindly.
Clinical scope of Medication Management in Broward County
Best-practice med management is boring: lists, labs, and dates.
Functional psychiatry does not mean 'no medication.' It means medication plus the labs that could change the choice.
Clinical benefits of a complete Medication Management plan
No stacking of two major changes in one visit without a reason.
Start low, go slow when the class requires it; go to a therapeutic dose when the evidence requires it.
Telehealth follow-up when the patient is in Florida and the case is stable enough.
Crisis pathway separate from refill pathway.
One indication per medication, written down.
12-minute path to the Hollywood office
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.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Pembroke Pines include Chapel Trail, Pembroke Falls, Century Village, and the Pines Boulevard spine. ZIP codes 33023, 33024, 33025, 33026 map to this service-area page.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Pembroke Pines presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
QTc-prolonging combinations were stacked without an ECG.
Why Pembroke Pines presentations look the way they do
You were told you would be on medication 'for life' without a review of indication.
Akathisia was labeled 'worsening anxiety' and the dose was increased.
Cannabis and alcohol were left off the medication list as if they were not psychoactive.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
Pembroke Pines (Broward County) has about 171,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 12 minutes from Pembroke Lakes Mall corridor and Century Village.
ZIP 33023 is the lead postal code listed for Pembroke Pines. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Telehealth visits verify Florida location.
Document why a requested stimulant or benzo was declined.
Pembroke Pines FAQs for Medication Management
Are leftover 'affordable refill' URLs a discount?
No. They are retained slugs. Billing follows insurance contracts.
Can you prescribe if I am traveling?
Only if you are physically in a state where we are licensed — currently Florida telehealth.
Do you work with my therapist?
With consent, yes. Medication does not replace psychotherapy when both are indicated.
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.
Will I get a refill without a visit?
Not as a routine. Monitoring interval is part of the prescription.
What is GeneSight?
A pharmacogenetic panel that may adjust probabilities for certain antidepressants. It does not diagnose ADHD or depression.
How close are you to Pembroke Pines?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 10 minutes from central Pembroke Pines via Pines Boulevard or Sheridan Street. We also offer telehealth for maximum convenience.
Do you serve Century Village Pembroke Pines?
Yes, we serve many patients from Century Village and specialize in age-related mood changes, medication management for seniors, and hormone therapy.
DSM-5-TR framing for Medication Management
Not indicated as a replacement for inpatient care when risk is high.
Bridge care after hospitalization until a stable outpatient cadence exists.
Taper request that requires a medical schedule.
Antidepressants only after bipolar-spectrum screening.
Book Medication Management
After Medication Management is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Medication Management. Mention Pembroke Pines 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.