Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hormone-aware psychiatric prescribing
Crisis plus a medication question is still a crisis: 988 or ER first.
Clinical scope of Medication Management in Broward County
Sleep medication management asks whether the drug is treating insomnia or hiding apnea and alcohol.
ADHD titration follows a confirmed differential. Heart rate, sleep, appetite, and diversion risk are part of the visit.
How Medication Management is structured
Set the next visit before the bottle runs out.
Send the prescription to a named pharmacy; document the pharmacy.
Revisit the original diagnosis if two classes have failed.
Reconcile the current list, including OTC, cannabis, and hormones.
Plantation FAQs for Medication Management
What labs do I need?
Depends on the drug: TSH, lithium level, A1c, etc. We will list them in the plan.
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.
Can medication management be telehealth?
Yes if you are in Florida and the case is appropriate. Controlled-substance rules still apply.
What is GeneSight?
A pharmacogenetic panel that may adjust probabilities for certain antidepressants. It does not diagnose ADHD or depression.
Where is the office for in-person med checks?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 18 minutes from Plantation.
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.
Monitoring and safety in Medication Management
Formulary alternatives offered without pretending they are identical.
Clozapine: ANC monitoring — we refer if we cannot meet the REMS cadence.
Informed consent stored in the chart.
Missed labs = delayed titration.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Plantation presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Reconcile the current list, including OTC, cannabis, and hormones.
Document why a requested stimulant or benzo was declined.
What we rule in — and rule out
Not indicated as a replacement for inpatient care when risk is high.
genetic psych testing still has to map to a problem on the list.
Perinatal prescribing only with risk-benefit counseling.
Failed or partial response to a current agent after an adequate trial.
Book Medication Management
If Medication Management is the right next step, schedule a 60–90 minute intake with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Same-week telehealth follow-ups are used after the diagnostic visit when clinically appropriate.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Medication Management, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.