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
Psych med management includes saying no when the requested drug does not match the diagnosis.
Refill-only care is not offered. If you need only a refill, you still need a monitoring interval.
DSM-5-TR framing for ADHD med titration
Not indicated for out-of-state telehealth prescribing.
Failed or partial response to a current agent after an adequate trial.
Not indicated to supply controlled substances without a supporting diagnosis and monitoring plan.
Taper request that requires a medical schedule.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33023, 33024, 33025, 33026
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South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Pembroke Pines presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
Hyponatremia on an SSRI in an older Pembroke Pines patient was never checked.
Clinical FAQ
What is GeneSight?
A pharmacogenetic panel that may adjust probabilities for certain antidepressants. It does not diagnose ADHD or depression.
What is PDMP?
Florida's prescription drug monitoring program. We check it before controlled substances.
Do you monitor antipsychotics?
Weight, A1c, lipids, and neurologic side effects are part of the protocol.
Will I get a refill without a visit?
Not as a routine. Monitoring interval is part of the prescription.
Do you treat insomnia with medication only?
No. We look for apnea, circadian issues, alcohol, and psychiatric drivers.
Can I refuse a medication?
Always. Informed consent includes the option of no medication.
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.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Alcohol withdrawal is not managed as an anxiety refill.
Informed consent stored in the chart.
Opioid + benzo overlap is treated as a safety event.
Benzodiazepines: indication, duration limit, taper language.
How Medication Management is structured
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
Decide: continue, adjust, switch, or taper — one primary change when possible.
Set the next visit before the bottle runs out.
Confirm the target symptom and the diagnosis it belongs to.
Next step
If Medication Management is the right next step, schedule a 60–90 minute intake with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Same-week telehealth follow-ups are used after the diagnostic visit when clinically appropriate.
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.