Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Titration and monitoring — not a refill mill
Tapering is a procedure. Stopping paroxetine or a benzodiazepine 'cold' is not a plan.
Medication Management for Pembroke Pines patients
Top-rated language in old keywords is ignored. Monitoring quality is the product.
Refill-only care is not offered. If you need only a refill, you still need a monitoring interval.
From intake to follow-up: Medication Management
Counsel on onset, alcohol, driving, pregnancy, and overdose risk.
Revisit the original diagnosis if two classes have failed.
Telehealth visits verify Florida location.
Set the next visit before the bottle runs out.
DSM-5-TR framing for best psychiatrist for meds
Polypharmacy review when the list exceeds what the diagnosis can justify.
Not indicated for out-of-state telehealth prescribing.
Need for metabolic or neurologic monitoring on an existing antipsychotic or mood stabilizer.
Antidepressants only after bipolar-spectrum screening.
Pembroke Pines FAQs for Medication Management
Will I get a refill without a visit?
Not as a routine. Monitoring interval is part of the prescription.
What labs do I need?
Depends on the drug: TSH, lithium level, A1c, etc. We will list them in the plan.
How often are visits?
Tighter after a start or change; wider when stable and labs are current.
Can medication management be telehealth?
Yes if you are in Florida and the case is appropriate. Controlled-substance rules still apply.
Will you take over my current list?
After a diagnostic review. We do not rubber-stamp unsafe combinations.
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.
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.
Monitoring and safety in Medication Management
Valproate: level, LFTs, CBC, pregnancy counseling.
Missed labs = delayed titration.
Informed consent stored in the chart.
Formulary alternatives offered without pretending they are identical.
How Pembroke Pines patients actually get here
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.
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.
Counsel on onset, alcohol, driving, pregnancy, and overdose risk.
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
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.
Start with one thorough Medication Management evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.