Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Med checks with a problem list, not a clipboard
Missed monitoring labs pause titration. That is safety, not punishment.
What Medication Management actually includes
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.
How Pembroke Pines patients actually get here
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.
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.
Revisit the original diagnosis if two classes have failed.
Counsel on onset, alcohol, driving, pregnancy, and overdose risk.
Clinical FAQ
Can you help me taper?
Yes. Tapers are scheduled by drug class. Do not stop MAOIs, benzos, or paroxetine abruptly on your own.
Do you monitor antipsychotics?
Weight, A1c, lipids, and neurologic side effects are part of the protocol.
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 prescribe benzodiazepines long-term?
Rarely, with a documented indication and a taper orientation. They are not a standing plan for GAD.
What labs do I need?
Depends on the drug: TSH, lithium level, A1c, etc. We will list them in the plan.
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
Stimulants: BP/HR, sleep, appetite, PDMP, diversion discussion.
QTc risk: ECG when combining high-risk agents.
Valproate: level, LFTs, CBC, pregnancy counseling.
Hyponatremia: BMP in older adults on SSRIs when symptoms fit.
Visit flow for Medication Management
Set the next visit before the bottle runs out.
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
Check labs due for the current class.
No-show after a high-risk start triggers outreach.
DSM-5-TR framing for tapering psych meds
Not indicated for out-of-state telehealth prescribing.
Need for metabolic or neurologic monitoring on an existing antipsychotic or mood stabilizer.
Bridge care after hospitalization until a stable outpatient cadence exists.
Taper request that requires a medical schedule.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Start with one thorough Medication Management evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
After Medication Management is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.