Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
anxiety med follow-up with PDMP and lab surveillance
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.
What Medication Management actually includes
Psychiatric medication management is ongoing medical treatment: indication, dose, monitoring, and an exit plan.
Antipsychotic monitoring is metabolic and neurologic, not just 'mood better / worse.'
Access from Plantation
ZIP 33311 is the lead postal code listed for Plantation. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Plantation 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.
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.
Akathisia was labeled 'worsening anxiety' and the dose was increased.
How Plantation patients actually get here
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Plantation presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
Review PDMP and allergies.
No-show after a high-risk start triggers outreach.
From intake to follow-up: Medication Management
Decide: continue, adjust, switch, or taper — one primary change when possible.
Set the next visit before the bottle runs out.
No-show after a high-risk start triggers outreach.
Reconcile the current list, including OTC, cannabis, and hormones.
Clinical FAQ
Where is the office for in-person med checks?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 18 minutes from Plantation.
Do you treat insomnia with medication only?
No. We look for apnea, circadian issues, alcohol, and psychiatric drivers.
Will you take over my current list?
After a diagnostic review. We do not rubber-stamp unsafe combinations.
Do you prescribe benzodiazepines long-term?
Rarely, with a documented indication and a taper orientation. They are not a standing plan for GAD.
What about pregnancy?
Tell us before a prescription is sent. Some agents need specialist coordination.
Do you monitor antipsychotics?
Weight, A1c, lipids, and neurologic side effects are part of the protocol.
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.
What we rule in — and rule out
Intolerable side effects that might respond to dose change, switch, or adjunct.
Not indicated as a replacement for inpatient care when risk is high.
Polypharmacy review when the list exceeds what the diagnosis can justify.
ADHD medication only after the evaluation supports ADHD over mimics.
Book Medication Management
Start with one thorough Medication Management evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Medication Management. Mention Plantation so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.