Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Antipsychotic metabolic monitoring serving Sunrise
If the diagnosis is wrong, no titration schedule will look like recovery. We will re-evaluate rather than stack drugs.
Clinical scope of Medication Management in Broward County
Mood-stabilizer adjustment uses levels, kidney/thyroid labs, and teratogenicity counseling when relevant.
Best-practice med management is boring: lists, labs, and dates.
Questions we hear about Medication Management
Can medication management be telehealth?
Yes if you are in Florida and the case is appropriate. Controlled-substance rules still apply.
Where is the office for in-person med checks?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 22 minutes from Sunrise.
Do you work with my therapist?
With consent, yes. Medication does not replace psychotherapy when both are indicated.
Do you prescribe benzodiazepines long-term?
Rarely, with a documented indication and a taper orientation. They are not a standing plan for GAD.
Can you help me taper?
Yes. Tapers are scheduled by drug class. Do not stop MAOIs, benzos, or paroxetine abruptly on your own.
Will I get a refill without a visit?
Not as a routine. Monitoring interval is part of the prescription.
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.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
QTc risk: ECG when combining high-risk agents.
Hyponatremia: BMP in older adults on SSRIs when symptoms fit.
Stimulants: BP/HR, sleep, appetite, PDMP, diversion discussion.
Benzodiazepines: indication, duration limit, taper language.
22-minute path to the Hollywood office
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Sunrise patients who drive 22 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
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.
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.
You fear dependency, so you skip doses and then crash, which looks like 'nonadherence.'
Visit flow for Medication Management
If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.
Telehealth visits verify Florida location.
Decide: continue, adjust, switch, or taper — one primary change when possible.
Document why a requested stimulant or benzo was declined.
DSM-5-TR framing for book med check appointment
A DSM-5-TR diagnosis that has an evidence-based pharmacologic option the patient wants to consider.
Failed or partial response to a current agent after an adequate trial.
Intolerable side effects that might respond to dose change, switch, or adjunct.
Taper request that requires a medical schedule.
Next step
Start with one thorough Medication Management evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.
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.