Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Sleep medication management that does not skip apnea
Pharmacogenetics can shift probabilities after failed trials. It does not pick a winner from a menu.
Clinical scope of Medication Management in Broward County
Antidepressant management includes adequate dose/duration, activation screening, and suicide-risk follow-up after initiation.
Genetic testing (pharmacogenomics) may change CYP2D6/2C19 probabilities. It is not a personality test.
Access from Sunrise
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Sunrise include New River, Springtree, and the Flamingo Road corridor. ZIP codes 33313, 33322, 33323, 33325 map to this service-area page.
ZIP 33313 is the lead postal code listed for Sunrise. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Sunrise 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.
QTc-prolonging combinations were stacked without an ECG.
Stressors we document in Sunrise
Hyponatremia on an SSRI in an older Sunrise patient was never checked.
A previous clinic used 'med check' as a 6-minute billing event.
Refill delays in Broward County caused withdrawal that was called a 'relapse.'
In-office versus Florida telehealth
ZIP 33313 is the lead postal code listed for Sunrise. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Sunrise (Broward County) has about 96,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 22 minutes from Sawgrass Mills and the Amerant Bank Arena district.
No-show after a high-risk start triggers outreach.
If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.
Questions we hear about Medication Management
Can I refuse a medication?
Always. Informed consent includes the option of no medication.
Will you take over my current list?
After a diagnostic review. We do not rubber-stamp unsafe combinations.
Can you prescribe if I am traveling?
Only if you are physically in a state where we are licensed — currently Florida telehealth.
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.
How often are visits?
Tighter after a start or change; wider when stable and labs are current.
Do you accept insurance for Sunrise patients?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans. Call us at (888) 307-2199 to verify your specific coverage before your first appointment.
Can I get evening or weekend telehealth appointments?
We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate work schedules. Contact our office to discuss available appointment times.
What we rule in — and rule out
Medication Management still has to map to a problem on the list.
Need for metabolic or neurologic monitoring on an existing antipsychotic or mood stabilizer.
A DSM-5-TR diagnosis that has an evidence-based pharmacologic option the patient wants to consider.
Bridge care after hospitalization until a stable outpatient cadence exists.
Outcomes we target — without promising them
PDMP review before controlled substances.
Deprescribing as a clinical goal when the risk/benefit flips.
Translation of insurance formularies into clinical options, not the other way around.
Telehealth follow-up when the patient is in Florida and the case is stable enough.
Lab and ECG monitoring matched to the drug, not to a generic wellness panel.
Book Medication Management
Request a Medication Management visit by calling (888) 307-2199 or using the booking form. Bring current medications, prior labs, and a list of what has already been tried.
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Medication Management can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
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.