I am a native of the Tri-Cities and am humbled by the opportunity to come home and practice in our area. I come from a long family line of educators which has fueled my passion for training our next generation of doctors. You will often find me with a medical student or two in tow.
My background in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as Interventional Pain Management gives me a unique skillset and the ability to offer patients alternative options to just medications or surgery. I take pride in being able to take a step back, look at a problem from a different angle, and bring a new perspective to a treatment algorithm. My goals are to provide quality patient care and have excellent outcomes by reducing pain, restoring function, and improving quality of life.
Board Certified: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Subspecialty of Pain Medicine
Fellow: American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Fellowship Training: Pain Medicine, University of California Los Angeles/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Residency: Metrohealth Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Ohio
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, CA
Adjunct Faculty: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, Tri-Cities Regional Dean Liaison, Master Preceptor
Special Emphasis: Sports Medicine, Spine and Musculoskeletal Interventional Procedures, Regenerative Medicine Techniques, Neuromodulation and Spinal Cord Stimulation
In his free time, Dr. Dechter enjoys fitness, nutrition, woodworking, being outdoors, medical education, and spending quality time with his family.
