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Paul Dechant, MD, Family Medicine, Modesto, CA

Paul F Dechant MD MBA

Emergency Medicine, Healthcare Research and Healthcare Policy


Senior Advisor, Simpler Healthcare

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  • 600 Coffee RdModesto, CA 95355

  • Phone+1 209-524-1211

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Education & Training

  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoMBA, Healthcare Administration, 1999 - 2001
  • North Colorado Medical Center
    North Colorado Medical CenterResidency, Family Medicine, 1980 - 1983
  • Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine
    Oregon Health and Science University School of MedicineClass of 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1984 - 2025
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1981 - 2023
  • Family Medicine
    American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine

Publications & Presentations

Lectures

  • Preventive Medicine for Burnout – Returning Joy to Patient Care through Lean Transformation 
    Chicago, IL - 10/8/2015

Authored Content

  • NEJM Catalyst Roundtable Report: Seeking Solutions to Physician BurnoutAugust 2018
  • Seeking Solutions to Physician BurnoutAugust 2018

Press Mentions

  • Physician Burnout: An “Area of Continued Vigilance”
    Physician Burnout: An “Area of Continued Vigilance”August 15th, 2018
  • Smarter Tech Tools Battle Physician Burnout
    Smarter Tech Tools Battle Physician BurnoutMarch 20th, 2018
  • 8 Ways to Reduce Physician Frustration with the EHR
    8 Ways to Reduce Physician Frustration with the EHRMarch 9th, 2018
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Industry Relationships

  • Senior Advisor, Simpler Healthcare - an IBM CompanyExecutive Coach for health system leaders engaged in Lean transformation2014 - Present

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