Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Taper plans when a medication's risk exceeds its benefit
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC prescribes within Florida PMHNP-BC scope. Every start, stop, and taper is documented with indication and monitoring.
Medication Management for Pembroke Pines patients
ADHD titration follows a confirmed differential. Heart rate, sleep, appetite, and diversion risk are part of the visit.
Functional psychiatry does not mean 'no medication.' It means medication plus the labs that could change the choice.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Alcohol withdrawal is not managed as an anxiety refill.
Lithium: level, TSH, creatinine, pregnancy test as indicated.
Informed consent stored in the chart.
Hyponatremia: BMP in older adults on SSRIs when symptoms fit.
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.
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.
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.
From intake to follow-up: Medication Management
Confirm the target symptom and the diagnosis it belongs to.
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.
Set the next visit before the bottle runs out.
Access from Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Pines 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.
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.
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.
The chart says 'stable' because you stopped complaining, not because scales improved.
Questions we hear about Medication Management
Can I refuse a medication?
Always. Informed consent includes the option of no medication.
Do you prescribe stimulants?
When the evaluation supports ADHD and PDMP/safety checks pass. Not from a questionnaire alone.
What is PDMP?
Florida's prescription drug monitoring program. We check it before controlled substances.
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.
Where is the office for in-person med checks?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 12 minutes from Pembroke Pines.
Do you work with my therapist?
With consent, yes. Medication does not replace psychotherapy when both are indicated.
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.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
After Medication Management is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Medication Management so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
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.