Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Antipsychotic metabolic monitoring serving Sunrise
Insurance coverage of a medication is not the same as a clinical indication.
Medication Management for Sunrise patients
Psych med management includes saying no when the requested drug does not match the diagnosis.
Mood-stabilizer adjustment uses levels, kidney/thyroid labs, and teratogenicity counseling when relevant.
From intake to follow-up: Medication Management
If side effects appear, do not wait for the next quarterly slot — tighten follow-up.
Telehealth visits verify Florida location.
Reconcile the current list, including OTC, cannabis, and hormones.
Review PDMP and allergies.
How Sunrise patients actually get here
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.
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.
If prior authorization is required, start it the same day.
Send the prescription to a named pharmacy; document the pharmacy.
Sunrise FAQs for Medication Management
Can you prescribe if I am traveling?
Only if you are physically in a state where we are licensed — currently Florida telehealth.
How often are visits?
Tighter after a start or change; wider when stable and labs are current.
Where is the office for in-person med checks?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 22 minutes from Sunrise.
Can you help me taper?
Yes. Tapers are scheduled by drug class. Do not stop MAOIs, benzos, or paroxetine abruptly on your own.
What is PDMP?
Florida's prescription drug monitoring program. We check it before controlled substances.
Do you monitor antipsychotics?
Weight, A1c, lipids, and neurologic side effects are part of the protocol.
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
Hyponatremia: BMP in older adults on SSRIs when symptoms fit.
Stimulants: BP/HR, sleep, appetite, PDMP, diversion discussion.
Alcohol withdrawal is not managed as an anxiety refill.
New antidepressant: short-interval follow-up for activation and SI.
What we rule in — and rule out
A DSM-5-TR diagnosis that has an evidence-based pharmacologic option the patient wants to consider.
Not indicated to supply controlled substances without a supporting diagnosis and monitoring plan.
Not indicated as a replacement for inpatient care when risk is high.
Not indicated for out-of-state telehealth prescribing.
Next step
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.
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.
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.