Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric medication management for Plantation
Plantation patients (18 min to Hollywood) can split care: in-office labs, video titration when stable.
Medication Management for Plantation patients
Antidepressant management includes adequate dose/duration, activation screening, and suicide-risk follow-up after initiation.
Mood-stabilizer adjustment uses levels, kidney/thyroid labs, and teratogenicity counseling when relevant.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Clozapine: ANC monitoring — we refer if we cannot meet the REMS cadence.
Lithium: level, TSH, creatinine, pregnancy test as indicated.
Formulary alternatives offered without pretending they are identical.
Opioid + benzo overlap is treated as a safety event.
Access from Plantation
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Neighborhoods we hear from most in Plantation include Plantation Acres, Jacaranda, and the Broward Boulevard professional district. ZIP codes 33311, 33313, 33317, 33322 map to this service-area page.
Plantation (Broward County) has about 92,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 18 minutes from Westfield Broward and the University Drive medical corridor.
A previous clinic used 'med check' as a 6-minute billing event.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Plantation (Broward County) has about 92,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 18 minutes from Westfield Broward and the University Drive medical corridor.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Plantation patients who drive 18 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Counsel on onset, alcohol, driving, pregnancy, and overdose risk.
Review PDMP and allergies.
Questions we hear about Medication Management
How often are visits?
Tighter after a start or change; wider when stable and labs are current.
What is GeneSight?
A pharmacogenetic panel that may adjust probabilities for certain antidepressants. It does not diagnose ADHD or depression.
What about pregnancy?
Tell us before a prescription is sent. Some agents need specialist coordination.
Can I refuse a medication?
Always. Informed consent includes the option of no medication.
Do you prescribe benzodiazepines long-term?
Rarely, with a documented indication and a taper orientation. They are not a standing plan for GAD.
Do you work with my therapist?
With consent, yes. Medication does not replace psychotherapy when both are indicated.
How long is the drive from Plantation?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 15-20 minutes from Plantation via 595 or Broward Boulevard. Telehealth is also available for follow-up appointments.
Do you take a functional approach to psychiatry?
Yes. Beyond traditional medication management, we investigate root causes including hormone levels, thyroid function, and nutritional deficiencies — an approach Plantation patients particularly value.
From intake to follow-up: Medication Management
Check labs due for the current class.
If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.
Document why a requested stimulant or benzo was declined.
Decide: continue, adjust, switch, or taper — one primary change when possible.
Next step
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.