Dr. Patricia Anne Schechter, DO

Dr. Patricia Schechter is a family medicine physician who also specializes in osteopathic medicine. She earned her medical degree from Western University Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and completed her residency at LAC+USC Medical Center. With four decades of medical practice, Dr. Schechter brings extensive experience to patient care. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Schechter practices at Atown Family Med in Atascadero, California, and maintains an affiliation with the Department of State Hospitals Atascadero. She focuses on treating conditions such as obesity and high blood pressure, including pediatric obesity in younger patients. Her approach to care incorporates physical therapy and strength training programs. She also utilizes manual therapy techniques as part of her treatment methods.