Dr. Patricia Anne Schechter, DO, MS, ACOFP, Family Practitioner
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Dr. Patricia Anne Schechter, DO, MS, ACOFP

Family Practitioner

5/5(7)
7619 Morro Rd Atascadero CA, 93422
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Patricia Schechter,D.O., M.S., ACOFP; she is an Osteopathic Family Practitioner practicing in Atascadero, CA for over 35 years. Dr. Schechter specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, osteopathic family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Schechter is certified By the American College of Osteopathic Family Medicine and possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining your health. She helps her patients develop attitudes and lifestyles that don't just fight illness but prevent it. Dr. Schechter encourages the body's natural ability to heal itself using osteopathic evaluation and manipulative treatment for various diagnoses involving the body's nerves, muscles, bones, and organs with how they work together to influence your health. These extra touches distinguish the D.O. 's whole-person philosophy of medicine. Osteopathic family practitioners perform surgery, deliver babies, and prescribe medications in hospitals and clinics across the nation. Whether they are family doctors or specialists, D.O.s use all the tools of modern medicine and more, caring for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty. It is a century-old tradition of caring for people, not just treating symptoms.

Education and Training

WHU/COMP Doctor of Osteopathy 1986

Board Certification

American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians

Provider Details

Female English, Spanish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Trusclup, Xeo Laser, Botox Cllinic, Osteopathic Therapy, Concierge Medicine

Awards

  • Regional Affliate Leader of the Year 2013 Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of California 

Professional Memberships

  • American Osteopathic Association  
  • Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of California  
  • Central Coast Osteopathic Regional Society of OPSC  

Dr. Patricia Anne Schechter, DO, MS, ACOFP's Practice location

Atown Family Medicine

7619 Morro Rd -
Atascadero, CA 93422
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New patients: 805-461-7144
www.atownfamilymed.com

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FRENCH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl

1911 JOHNSON AVE SAN LUIS OBISPO CA 93401

Head south on Morro Road (CA 41) 795 ft
Turn left onto Curbaril Avenue 2964 ft
Take the ramp on the right 961 ft
Merge left onto El Camino Real (US 101) 14.5 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Monterey Street 860 ft
Turn left onto Buena Vista Avenue 698 ft
Turn right onto Monterey Street 2126 ft
Turn left onto California Boulevard 828 ft
Turn right onto San Luis Drive 1415 ft
Continue slightly left onto San Luis Drive 338 ft
Make a slight left onto Johnson Avenue 552 ft
Turn right 213 ft
Make a sharp left 84 ft
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SIERRA VISTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

1010 MURRAY ST SAN LUIS OBISPO CA 93405

Head south on Morro Road (CA 41) 795 ft
Turn left onto Curbaril Avenue 2964 ft
Take the ramp on the right 961 ft
Merge left onto El Camino Real (US 101) 15.3 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards CA 1 North: Morro Bay 559 ft
Turn right onto Hathway Avenue 673 ft
Continue left onto Murray Street 1400 ft
Turn right 493 ft
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TWIN CITIES COMMUNITY HOSPITALl

1100 LAS TABLAS RD TEMPLETON CA 93465

Head north on Morro Road (CA 41) 3702 ft
Turn left onto El Camino Real 3068 ft
Take the ramp on the left 411 ft
Merge left onto El Camino Real (US 101) 5.0 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Las Tablas Avenue 1224 ft
Turn left onto Las Tablas Road 2469 ft
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