Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Med checks with a problem list, not a clipboard
We measure what the drug can harm: sodium, TSH, lipids, A1c, weight, AIMS, pregnancy — class by class.
Medication Management for Pompano Beach patients
Refill-only care is not offered. If you need only a refill, you still need a monitoring interval.
Mood-stabilizer adjustment uses levels, kidney/thyroid labs, and teratogenicity counseling when relevant.
Questions we hear about Medication Management
Are leftover 'affordable refill' URLs a discount?
No. They are retained slugs. Billing follows insurance contracts.
Can I refuse a medication?
Always. Informed consent includes the option of no medication.
What is PDMP?
Florida's prescription drug monitoring program. We check it before controlled substances.
What is GeneSight?
A pharmacogenetic panel that may adjust probabilities for certain antidepressants. It does not diagnose ADHD or depression.
Do you prescribe stimulants?
When the evaluation supports ADHD and PDMP/safety checks pass. Not from a questionnaire alone.
Will I get a refill without a visit?
Not as a routine. Monitoring interval is part of the prescription.
What insurance do you accept for Pompano Beach patients?
We accept most major insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross, United, and more. Call (888) 307-2199 to verify your specific plan before your first visit.
Can you prescribe medication at the first appointment?
After a thorough psychiatric evaluation, Dr. Chatelier may recommend medication as part of your treatment plan. Initial evaluations typically last 60-90 minutes to ensure we understand your complete picture.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Informed consent stored in the chart.
Valproate: level, LFTs, CBC, pregnancy counseling.
Missed labs = delayed titration.
MAOI diet and washout rules if that class is ever used.
DSM-5-TR framing for hormone mood meds
Taper request that requires a medical schedule.
ADHD medication only after the evaluation supports ADHD over mimics.
A DSM-5-TR diagnosis that has an evidence-based pharmacologic option the patient wants to consider.
Intolerable side effects that might respond to dose change, switch, or adjunct.
Access from Pompano Beach
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Pompano Beach 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.
Pompano Beach (Broward County) has about 112,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 28 minutes from Pompano Beach Pier and the Atlantic Boulevard corridor.
You were started on two changes at once, so nobody knows which drug caused the rash.
How Pompano Beach patients actually get here
Pompano Beach 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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Pompano Beach presentations. Medication Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Counsel on onset, alcohol, driving, pregnancy, and overdose risk.
Share the plan with the therapist when consent exists.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
Start with one thorough Medication Management evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.