About
Dr. Patricia K. Deckert is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine specializing in family medicine in La Mesa, California. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biological Science, Cum Laude, from Michigan State University in 1969. She went on to complete her DO at Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest in Pomona, California in 1991. Her internship at Michiana Community Hospital in South Bend, Indiana earned her the Intern of the Year distinction from the medical staff.
Dr. Deckert opened her own practice in 2001 and has built her clinical approach around preventing chronic disease. She integrates current research with nutrition and lifestyle medicine alongside conventional care. Her focus areas include type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, hormonal health, and chronic disease management. She holds membership in the American Osteopathic Association and the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, and she holds licensure in California. Patients frequently credit her attentive listening, whole-person perspective, and willingness to pursue root causes as hallmarks of her care.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Michigan State University, B.S. Biological Science, Cum Laude, 1969
Medical School
Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest, Pomona, CA (DO, 1991)
Residency
Internship, Michiana Community Hospital, South Bend, IN (1991-1992); Intern of the Year by the Medical Staff
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Deckert right for?
Dr. Deckert serves adults who want a physician focused on prevention and long-term wellness. Patients managing type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, or hormonal conditions find her integrative approach particularly effective. She works well with individuals who want a physician who listens carefully and addresses root causes. Patients seeking guidance on nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle changes alongside conventional medicine benefit most from her care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Deckert focuses on type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, hormonal health, and chronic disease management. She also addresses nutrition-related concerns and works to reduce each patient's future health risks. Her approach combines conventional medicine with lifestyle and nutritional strategies.
Dr. Deckert holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Western University of Health Sciences and is licensed in California. She is a member of the American Osteopathic Association and the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.
Dr. Deckert earned her DO from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest in Pomona, California in 1991. She completed her internship at Michiana Community Hospital in South Bend, Indiana, where the medical staff named her Intern of the Year.
Dr. Deckert opened her own medical practice in 2001. She has spent more than two decades serving patients in the La Mesa area with a focus on prevention and chronic disease management.
Dr. Deckert works in partnership with her patients to set health goals based on their individual needs. She integrates cutting-edge research, conventional medicine, and nutrition and lifestyle strategies. Her goal is to reduce the risk of future health problems and help each person reach their wellness potential.
Yes. Dr. Deckert has significant experience with hormonal health, including thyroid and adrenal conditions. Patients cite her depth of knowledge in this area as a key reason they choose her practice.
Dr. Deckert holds affiliations with Alvarado Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital in the San Diego area.
7 out of 5 rating based on 25 reviews. Patients consistently highlight her attentive listening, thoroughness, and ability to address complex health issues that other physicians have missed.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026