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Clinical Locations
Primary Location
Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South
Clinic 2B, Urology
1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City
,
UT
84112
Board Certification
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American Board of Urology
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently praise Dr. Dechet and his clinical team, including PAs Erica Farr and Jeff Linton, for professionalism, deep expertise, and clear, understandable explanations. Commenters frequently note that providers listen, take ample time, show empathy, and leave them feeling confident about treatment and surgery; nurses were singled out for thorough pre- and post-op instruction. Responsive communication (including MyChart), team-based coordination, and use of advanced diagnostics such as MRI/ultrasound fusion-guided biopsy were also highlighted, and the comments reflect a predominance of 5-star ratings.
Generated via Patient Reviews
4.9
/5
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The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Surgery
-Professor (Clinical) |
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| Academic Divisions |
Urology
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Urology
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Education history
| Undergraduate | German Studies - Stanford University | B.A. |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Medical | Medicine - University of Pennsylvania | M.D. |
| Internship | Surgery - Mayo Clinic | Intern |
| Residency | Urology - Mayo Clinic | Resident |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Lee H, Shen J, Fadlullah MZ, Neibling A, Hanson C, Ampaw E, Lin T, Larsen M, Lloyd J, Maughan BL, Swami U, Gupta S, Tward J, Johnson SB, O'Neil B, Schmidt B, Dechet CB, Haaland B, Wang L, Tan AC, Kohli (2025). Circulatory prostate cancer proteome landscapes and prognostic biomarkers in metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer. Clinical proteomics, 22(1), 13.
- Hutten R, Khouri A, Parsons M, Tward A, Wilson T, Peterson J, Morrell G, Dechet C, O'Neil B, Schmidt B, Kokeny K, Lloyd S, Cannon D, Tward J, Sanchez A, Johnson (2022). The Clinical Significance of Maximum Tumor Diameter on MRI in Men Undergoing Radical Prostatectomy or Definitive Radiotherapy for Locoregional Prostate Cancer. Clinical genitourinary cancer, 20(6), e453-e459.
- Hunt TC, Ambrose JP, Haaland B, Kawamoto K, Dechet CB, Lowrance WT, Hanson HA, O'Neil B (2021). Decision fatigue in low-value prostate cancer screening. Cancer, 127(18), 3343-3353.
- Greenberg SE, Hunt TC, Ambrose JP, Lowrance WT, Dechet CB, O'Neil BB, Tward J (2021). Clinical Germline Testing Results of Men With Prostate Cancer: Patient-Level Factors and Implications of NCCN Guideline Expansion. JCO precision oncology, 5,
- Slade AD, Cardinal JR, Martin CR, Presson AP, Allen CD, Lowrance WT, Dechet CB, O'Neil B (2021). Feasibility of wearable activity trackers in cystectomy patients to monitor for postoperative complications. Current urology, 15(4), 209-213.
- Tward JD, O'Neil B, Boucher K, Kokeny K, Lowrance WT, Lloyd S, Cannon D, Stephenson RA, Agarwal N, Farr T, Petragallo R, Sherar NZ, Kunz I, Hofer A, Courdy S, Shrieve DC, Dechet (2020). Metastasis, Mortality, and Quality of Life for Men With NCCN High and Very High Risk Localized Prostate Cancer After Surgical and/or Combined Modality Radiotherapy. Clinical genitourinary cancer, 18(4), 274-283.e5.
- Armstrong JM, Martin CR, Dechet C, Morton K, Evans D, Ambrose J, Maughan BL, O'Neil B, Lowrance (2020). 18F-fluciclovine PET CT detection of biochemical recurrent prostate cancer at specific PSA thresholds after definitive treatment. Urologic oncology, 38(7), 636.e1-636.e6.
- Hanson HA, Leiser CL, O'Neil B, Martin C, Gupta S, Smith KR, Dechet C, Lowrance WT, Madsen MJ, Camp N (2020). Harnessing Population Pedigree Data and Machine Learning Methods to Identify Patterns of Familial Bladder Cancer Risk. Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention, 29(5), 918-926.
- Martin C, West JM, Palermo S, Patel DP, Presson AP, Comploj E, Pycha A, Hancock JB, Dechet CB, Trenti (2019). Elderly patients undergoing cystectomy, comparing preoperative American Society of Anesthesiology and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group scores and operative approaches. Urologia, 86(4), 183-188.
- Tward J, Boucher K, Kokeny K, Lowrance WT, Lloyd S, Dechet C, Cannon D, Stephenson R, Agarwal N, Farr T, Petragallo R, Sherar N, Kunz I, Hofer A, Courdy S, Shrieve D, O'Neil (2018). Optimal Radiation and Surgical Strategies to Reduce Disease Progression and Mortality of Men with NCCN High and Very High Risk Localized Prostate Cancer. Submitted:. JAMA,
- Mian C, Comploj E, Resnyak E, Trenti E, Palermo S, Lodde M, Pycha A, Ambrosini-Spaltro A, Dechet CB, Pycha A (2014). Long-term follow-up of intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer sub-classified by multi-coloured FISH. Anticancer Res, 34(6), 3067-71.
- Comploj E, Dechet CB, Mian M, Trenti E, Palermo S, Lodde M, Mian C, Ambrosini-Spaltro A, Horninger W, Pycha A (2014). Perforation during TUR of bladder tumours influences the natural history of superficial bladder cancer. World J Urol, 32(5), 1219-23.
- O'Neil BB, Presson A, Gannon J, Stephenson RA, Lowrance W, Dechet CB, Tward JD, Myers JB, Brant W (2014). Climacturia after definitive treatment of prostate cancer. The Journal of urology, 191(1), 159-63.
- Friedhelm, B., Berner, L., Dechet C, Presson, A., Pycha, A (2013). Does the Surgeon have an Influence on Clinical Voiding Parameters and Postoperative Sexual Function after TURP?. Aktuelle Urologie, 44(5), 370-374.
- Comploj E, Cassar W, Farina A, Gasparella P, Trenti E, Palermo S, Dechet CB, Caione P, Pycha (2013). Conservative management of paediatric renal abscess. Journal of pediatric urology, 9(6 Pt B), 1214-7.
- Hadley DA, Stephenson RA, Samlowski WE, Dechet C (2011). Patterns of enlarged lymph nodes in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Urologic oncology, 29(6), 751-5.
- Greenlee JE, Clawson SA, Hill KE, Dechet CB, Carlson N (2010). Antineuronal autoantibodies in paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration associated with adenocarcinoma of the prostate. Journal of the neurological sciences, 291(1-2), 74-8.
- Abel EJ, Masterson TA, Warner JN, Valentine K, Dechet C (2009). Nerve-sparing prostatectomy and urinary function: a prospective analysis using validated quality-of-life measures. Urology, 73(6), 1336-1440.
- Hansen PA, Dechet CB, Porucznik CA, LaStayo P (2009). Comparing eccentric resistance exercise in prostate cancer survivors on and off hormone therapy: a pilot study. PM & R, 1(11), 1019-24.
- Abel EJ, Masterson TA, Warner JN, Valentine K, Dechet (2009). Nerve-sparing prostatectomy and urinary function: a prospective analysis using validated quality-of-life measures. Urology, 73(6), 1336-40.
- Anker CJ,Dechet CB,Issac JC,Akerley W,Shrieve D (2008). Small-Cell Carcinoma of the Prostate. Journal of clinical oncology, 26(7), 1168-1171.
- Dechet CB, Zincke H, Sebo TJ, King BF, LeRoy AJ, Farrow GM, Blute M (2003). Prospective analysis of computerized tomography and needle biopsy with permanent sectioning to determine the nature of solid renal masses in adults. The Journal of urology, 169(1), 71-4.
- Lindor NM, Dechet CB, Greene MH, Jenkins RB, Zincke MT, Weaver AL, Wilson M, Zincke H, Liu (2001). Papillary renal cell carcinoma: analysis of germline mutations in the MET proto-oncogene in a clinic-based population. Genetic testing, 5(2), 101-6.
- Dechet CB, Young MM, Segura JW (1999). Laparoscopic transureteroureterostomy: demonstration of its feasibility in swine. J Endourol, 13(7), 487-93.
- Dechet CB, Bostwick DG, Blute ML, Bryant SC, Zincke (1999). Renal oncocytoma: multifocality, bilateralism, metachronous tumor development and coexistent renal cell carcinoma. The Journal of urology, 162(1), 40-2.
- Dechet CB, Sebo T, Farrow G, Blute ML, Engen DE, Zincke (1999). Prospective analysis of intraoperative frozen needle biopsy of solid renal masses in adults. The Journal of urology, 162(4), 1282-4; discussion 1284-5.
- Dechet CB, Weller S, Benowitz L, Rossitch (1994). Neurological and Histopathologic Outcome in a Highly Reproducible Model of Secondary Spinal Cord Injury in the Rat.
Book Chapter
- Dechet C (2017). Urethrectomy.
- Luzny P &, Dechet (2016). Kidney Metastatic Bone Disease. 71-83.
- Dechet C (2012). Urethrectomy.
- Dechet CB, King B, Barrett (2000). Radiology of Prosthesis for Urinary Incontinence.
Case Report
- Samlowski EE, Dechet CB, Weissman A, Samlowski W (2011). Large cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma masquerading as renal carcinoma with inferior vena cava thrombosis: a case report. Journal of medical case reports, 5(1), 245.
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Barabas A, Dechet C (2005). The use of the Lapara Ty to Reduce Warm Ischemic Times during Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy (video).
10 out of 10!!!!
Really happy to have dr Dechet as my surgeon.
Dr. Dechet is the best prostate and urology doctor by far.
Thank you for your continued care
Great clinician, very knowledgeable and a skilled surgeon
He can treat the difficult cases.
Dr Dechet is great. Put me at ease in every meeting and follow ups. He is the kind of doctor who is the very best in the field. Confident, skilled and Studied.
Straight to the point with unequivocal advice
Great doctor
We were very pleased with Dr Dechet. He was kind and explained things very well.We have a lot of confidence in him.
There are not many Christopher Dechet's in the medical world, an I feel lucky to have him as my Doctor!
Very professional, I like him very much, he listens to me every intently
Dr.Dechet is very knowledgeable and very good with explaining treatment options and answering questions
Dr Bechet is a great physician and shows a lot of compassion in regard to his patients.
I still feel very early in my learning process, but have to make a treatment decision in a timely manner. This was my first encounter with Dr Dechet and was happy with the progress made.
I feel very comfortable with the direction we're choosing to treat my cancer. :-)
From my consult I am going with his decision with my health and shall be looking forward to going forward soon with my surgery !
very informative
Very meticulous. Explained things very well and very personal. We appreciate all he did.
Dr. Dechet doesn't rush through the patient interaction should you have any questions, concerns, or complaints. He listens closely and clearly explains one's condition and his recommendations for actions going forward. He is quite experienced and knowledgeable in his field.
Dr. Dechet is fantastic! I would highly recommend him as a skilled and knowledgeable surgeon. I felt like Dr. Dechet truly cared about my needs and concerns.
He is a kind, caring physician.
He was candid and clear. I could tell my best interest were his motivation.
Very good doctor
Dr Dechet let me know my options on how proceed with my care.
Dr. Dechet is exceptionally knowledgeable and very courteous with his patients.
Dr Dechet is great. I feel blessed to be able to have him as my doctor. Professional in every way, but caring and personal in the best ways. I couldn't ask for a better doctor.
Great Dr. answers my questions. Always communicates. Staff is the best. Been there 6+ years
Very skilled and educated.
Dr. Dechet is very concerned about your health conditions. He takes time to fully explain what he sees in your lab results and procedures. He takes time to make sure you fully understand what is going on and makes you feel like a part of the team to help keep you healthy.
Explained things clearly and was very factual with my condition and provided my options clearly.
I was thrilled to have him as my surgeon. He showed confidence and gave us many details of my surgery. He's a keeper!
Very professional as well as compassionate. Highest recommend him
Professional, attentive, & articulate in very manner!
My initial meeting with Dr Dechet was on a zoom call. He was great and easy to talk too about my upcoming Prostectomy. Then after surgery he did a great job of explaining how things went. I found his residents to be very kind and they also did a great job of answering any questions I had.
Dr Dechet was great the way he talked to me about options and what would be in my best interest. Thank you
Outstanding in every aspect of the care that he provided.
Dr. Dechet is the best. He explains everything very well and I very sincere and caring about my prostate cancer experience.
Excellent surgeon and clinician. I was in great hands
Very informative and straightforward
Very informative and professional
Still working with him. Only initial consultation.
Dr. Dechet is an excellent provider. I would recommend him to others in a heartbeat
Dr Dechet is not only an amazingly skilled surgeon but he also exudes compassion and understanding. We never felt rushed when asking our many questions in an effort to understand our diagnosis. We highly recommend Dr. Dechet.
Dr Dechet took a challenging event in my life and handled it with professionalism, skill and sincere care. He is rightfully proud of his team's efficiency and expertise. I was greeted on every level with competence and kindness. Any question was welcomed and pursued always in a timely manner and always resolved. The My chart system allowed efficient and responsive communication which was such a contrast to the frustrating lack of response from providers in our past. Most of all though, Dr Dechet, himself was personable, honest, and straightforward. His reputation and skills speak for themselves but his caring and openness and determination to answer every question and concern with patient thoroughness sets him apart. I am so grateful for making the decision to travel to Huntsman.
Chris treated me very well. He allowed me to make decisions on my care. When I thought it was time to remove my Prostate, although he felt we could wait a little longer, he proceeded with the surgery. His thought to wait was based on my well-being and not a schedule. His experience with Prostate cancer caused him to remove some lymph nodes he felt were suspect and in pathology, they came back positive. It's now been 4-1/2 years without any PSA indicators that the cancer is present and his experience and decision to remove the lymph nodes was absolutely correct.
Definitely the best Doctor in the State of Utah.
The best in the west. Probably the east as well
Dr. Dechet was great to work with. He did great work on my CT scans and gave us great information.
The best in the business! Can't recommend highly enough!!!
Dr. Dechet spent allot of time answering my questions and concerns. He is very professional and patient.
Not great to have cancer, but having my prostrate removed by the "best" doctor in the world, with a massive assist by his staff and the hospital, lets not forget his robot!!
He was very professional. He answered all questions so I could understand
I really like Dr. Dechet. He was very kind yet very professional. He listened to my concerns and explained things very well.
Excellent [TRANSLATED]
The previous comments and ratings I'd read online about Dr. Dechet were 100% confirmed by my own experiences this month. It was a blessing that my health was in his hands.
I think Dr. Dekett is one of the nicest and most competent doctors at Huntsman.
You are lucky to be in his care.
Dr Dechet is extremely talented physician. I heard many great things about him from the staff. I got the best physician to care for my prostate cancer. Awesome
Dr. Dechet is as compassionate and caring in the office as he is skilled in the operating room. I feel very lucky to have him as my physician.
Well, I sort of said it before, but Dr. Duchet is very kind and thorough.
I feel like Dr. Decker is one of the more competent urologists I've ever been to; perhaps the most. I am sure I would not be in this great shape where it not for his expertise
Dr Dechet is very competent, and because of that
What incredible experience and knowledge Christopher has! I am so glad I am working with him.
Professional, easy to understand, answers all questions, attentive.
Caring and professional physician.
My impression is that I consider him an excellent person. He answered all my questions regarding my prostate cancer. He is a great doctor. [TRANSLATED]
Dr Dechet is very thorough and answers any question with care and complete understanding of the care needed.
Did not explain in detail what the biopsy report indicated. Did not explain the Gleason score in detail and how it compared the PSA results. Did not explain Intraductal carcinoma or cribriform pattern 4. I basically felt like he was treating me as if I did not know anything about the condition I have. He did not explain the focal therapies available.
Dr. Dechet was thorough with a great bedside manner and explained everything well.
He recommended what I wanted
Dr Dechet is one of a kind. Beyond the fact that he is a first rate surgeon He has strong communication skills and provides patients with all information with research to support.
A good man, intelligent, and an expert in his field. I trust him with my life.
Dr. Dehet is good. I like him.
My favorite so far of 6 urologists
Dr. Dechet explained my surgical procedure to me so clearly in our initial telemed session that I was fully informed of what to expect in terms of post operataion conditions I would face. Our first in person visit we talked of common interersts that had nothing to do with the procedure but this created a bit of a relationship that meant a lot.
The Best! The perfect combination of straight forward answers and compassion, professional and personal care. I am grateful to have Christopher as my doctor.
Highly recommended Dr Dechet!
What an expert! Instantly bolsters confidence and trust.
Extremely fortunate to have such an organized and positive urologist treating me. Despite the reappearance of bladder cancer after a lengthy period of quiet, being under the confident care of Dr. Dechet is comforting.
VERY HELPFUL...was night and day different (in a positive sense) from other experiences in other systems.
Very honest straight forward doctor about prostate cancer and procedure/side effects of prostate removal. Gave a referral as well to meet with radiation oncologist to discuss radiation as a option for prostate cancer so that I can evaluate my options for prostate Gleason Score 7 cancer.
Great doctor with a very straightforward approach and great bedside manners.
Very professional and you can tell he cares about his patients
I'm sure Dr. Dechet is on Santa's nice list
Dr. Dechet is the most professional and personable doctor I have ever met. He remembers details about my family and life (even though I am up to annual visits) and he is the best in his field. I owe the him a great deal that I have children, still have my bladder, and am healthy, ten years after my original diagnosis. Nobody better!
Very knowledgeable and made sure I understood everything.
Very professional and knowledgeable. Literally entrusted him with my life and was not disappointed. He is very respected and it's obvious everyone he works with has nothing but respect and admiration for him and his skills. I cannot express my appreciation enough for his efforts and treatment.
Dr. Dechet is very helpful in understanding my cancer and the next step. His PA is off the charts, explained everything prior to seeing Dr. Dechet.
I feel that I'm in great hands with Dr. Dechet and his staff
He is amazing . His knowledge of the situation is explained and answers all my questions. He is very kind and patient and takes all the time necessary to assure me. I trust him completely and trust his decision for the best possible outcome. My husband i both are patients of his. Wouldn't go anywhere else.
Dr. Dechet was personable, knowledgeable, and conveyed a sense of confidence borne of years of experience. I would have no hesitation about committing my healthcare to him. Thank you, Dr. Dechet for taking my case.
I find Dr. Dechet to be very well informed and a good communicator.
Careful, takes time to explain in direct, simple Thad thoughtful manner.
Dr. Dechet's skill as a surgeon is extraordinary. He has also put together an impressive team that gave me confidence that my case was in excellent hands.
The absolute best doctor I've ever had or known. Extremely knowledgable and yet down to earth. He is very busy but not too busy to give me his full attention.
Professional, precise and personable
Dr. Dechet and his staff are great to work with. They're professional and informed, and make me feel at ease about my care. I'm incredibly grateful that Dr. Chris Dechet is so good at what he does.
Dr. Dechet listened which is a real skill when meeting virtually. His confidence and expertise is beyond obvious. Thank you Dr. Dechet for caring.
Excellent, friendly and clear in his answers and very professional. [TRANSLATED]
Confident, caring and inclusive. Excellent doctor providing direct information and guidance while respecting that decisions are the patients. Much appreciated.
Explained all my options and was friendly and professional. Excellent Doctor.
If I needed a Radical Proctectomy surgery surgeon, Dr Dechet would be my choice.
There is no one I trust more than Dr. Dechet with my healthcare.
Took all the time we needed to discuss my cancer.
Dr. Beckett is an outstanding doctor and surgeon. I am very grateful to have been able to come under his care.
He's great in explaining what's going on, what things mean in terms of long term outcomes and assuring we understood. His calm manner instills a lot of confidence in him to take care of his patients. He's clearly passed that demeanor onto the rest of his team They are just as wonderful as he is.
Dr. Christopher B Decket is truly the biggest rockstar of our time!!! The Huntsman Cancer Institute is by far second to none. Mahalo Nui Loa.
competent in every respect - a genuine treat to interface with
Professional excellence in care!!
Although it was very difficult to get an appointment with Dr. dickhead, I was grateful to have the opportunity to discuss my case and get his professional opinion on a path forward he explain all my options and the decision we came to was mutual and I really appreciate it. HeÕs got great credentials and I feel very fortunate to have him as my care provider as I manage my potential urology cancer issues.
Dr. Dechet explains things fully and definitely makes you feel included in care decisions with full disclosure.
Very professional. I arrived with fear of my illness and after his explanation I left with hope for life. A lot of clarity and confidence in his words. [TRANSLATED]
Great
His is the best.
I never say anything about anyone that I'm not willing to sign my name to . The staff at the Huntsman are the very best and I give them an 11, out of ten.
Good natured, competent, Outcome of the surgery about as good as I could expect.
Fantastic provider!
Dr. Dechet was very informative, professional and easy to talk to. His confidence was reassuring and comforting when facing tough health decisions. Great bedside manners. I highly recommend Dr Dechet.
Excellent physican
Spent abundant time not only virtually on my initial visit last yr through pre and post op just recently.
Dr. Dechet was kind and helped put me at ease about my cancer. I arrived at his office with a lot of anxiety about, and left feeling like 100 pounds had been lifted off my shoulders. Dr. Dechet explained what the next steps were and how we were going to stay on top of things. He gave me phone numbers for his team who works with him and told me to call with any questions or concerns that come up. This was a great difference from the previous doctor I had, and I appreciate the wonderful care I was given by Dr. Dechet and his staff.
Very positive experience.
Very Very Very good at his job thank you
Highly professional and a great communicator! Highly recommend!
My sister in law recommended Dr Dechet as he took care of her husband. . So we requested to see him.. we will be recommending him to others as well
Excellent
He explained everything to me so well
Just amazing
Only My first visit but I can tell his is very professional on how to connect and communicate with new customer.
My consultation with Dr. Dechet's team, and especially Dr. Dechet provided me with a professional, informative, and reassuring experience for my needs.
Dr. Dechet was very kind. He listened to my concerns and explained how we should move forward with my care.
An excellent medical professional who is honest and direct in his approach. I appreciated this as we discussed my situation. I have a great deal of trust in him and his team in performing my operation.
I didn't get to see Dr Dechet. I saw one of his assistants. I've only met Dr Dechet only once so far in 3 years. However that being said lm aware he is a busy man and the assistants that I do interact with are both courteous and professional and explain things so I can understand. So I rate Dr Dechet with a 10 because the healthcare workers i do speak to are chosen by him and are very professional. I think Dr Dechet is looking out for my best interest so I would recommend him as a Doctor to anyone that asks. Thank you Doctor Dechet
I have been seeing Dr Dechet for my prostate cancer for several years now. I am happy to have him as my doctor and feel that the care I am receiving is excellent.
He is the best Doctor that I have ever worked with
Very gentle manner, easy to talk with, took the time to explain complex information, excellent job explaining the pros, cons and nuances of the treatment options available, accommodating of my schedule for treatment
Beyond being an incredibly skilled surgeon, Dr. Dechet is genuine and compassionate. He provided clear options to address my prostate cancer and made recommendations based on my individual case. He listened to us and worked with us to come up with a treatment plan that worked for our schedules. He was clear and direct about how a prostatectomy will affect our lives. He was clear about the surgery recovery process emphasizing the need to move but not move too much. I am 4 days out of surgery and feel great; I feel very lucky to be under his care.
Great doctor. To the point and direct. Yet still empathetic.
Dr. Dechet is great. He listens to what you have to say and includes you in the decisions about your health care. He is very knowledgeable and personable.
Dr. Dechet has always treated me and met my needs, showing great respect and courtesy. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing his expertise.
I really like the guy and would highly recommend him to anyone needing this care!!
Dr. Dechet was very good at listening to me and was very patient with my questions and concerns.
Dr Dechet listened to what my situation was and my concerns and helped get me the info to make hard decisions. Once the decision was made all went just as planned.
What an amazing Doctor! I highly recommend him and his staff. We waited an extra 3 weeks to get him scheduled and it was very much worth the wait! Very skilled and caring.
Dr.Dechet was professional and forthcoming he didn't mix words as much as I do not want to be I'll I trust him one hundred percent.
He took care of all my needs.
Very knowledgeable and helpful
Dr. Dechet is always very friendly, professional, and efficient. I always feel like he is concerned about me and my health.
Was a great experience during a difficult time. Enjoyed the attitude of the staff and there happy and caring interactions.
Appears to understand and know his duties and convenes them well
Very impressed with dr Dechet
Dr. Dechet was friendly and professional before, during, and after my surgery and hospital stay. He explained all the details in a manner that was easy to understand and put me totally at ease. I was very impressed with the entire process and fully recommend Dr. Dechet to anyone needing surgery.
Dr. Dechet is one of the best doctors I have ever met. He listens to his patients, and helps them make decisions about their care. After doing much research about my prostate cancer, I'm so glad I chose to have him perform my surgery. He is probably the best in the Inter Mountain West region.
Medical knowledge is superior. but I did not interact with hime much.
Dr Dechet is a great doctor. He is very understanding of my issue and helped explain it better to me. Dr Dechet made sure that he had all the facts and information about my issue, so he could tell me what I could expect to come in the near future. Very happy to have him as my doctor.
Dr. Dechet provided thoughtful, compassionate care in our first face to face meeting to discuss my prostate cancer diagnosis. He provided options for treatment, and a recommendation based on my particular situation. I am very grateful to have Dr. Dechet leading my care.
Great Doctor, super person.
I wholeheartedly endorse Dr. Dechet as an exceptional robotic surgeon in the Western region. My personal experience with prostate surgery and the subsequent recovery period was highly satisfactory.
Dr Dechet is an excellent physician
Superb
Chris is very knowledgeable and skilled in my treatment and surgery. I felt like I was well informed and part of the Team in the decision process.
Dr. Dechet provided thoughtful, highly personalized care. He took time and addressed my issues and concerns. My visits with him and my surgery could not have gone better. He helped me navigate my cancer treatment with a touch that was both professional and caring.
Well informed and patient.
, professional, personable, informative caring
He was an amazing dr. And very understanding. He listened to what I had to say and valued
Dr. Dechet is the consummate professional and I am so grateful for his expertise and professionalism. Given how busy he is and how many patients he sees I can understand his desire to move quickly from one appointment to another. While I appreciate he sees these cases every day I would have appreciated a little more explanation about the specific of the procedure and what to expect post-op.
I was very pleased and found everyone involved to be very straight forward and practical... answering questions thoughtfully and completely
He's a genius at his craft! Thank God for him and his knowledge. I felt like I was in great hands under his care.
I believe Dr. Dechet's skills and manner are top notch. Only a few years will tell for sure, but I believe he gave me another 20 years of life.
Dr. Dechet and his office staff were EXCELLENT. some of the in patient hospital staff were less attentive than others ie rarely checked on me. I waited an especially long time to check out once Dr. Dechet released me.
Dr. Dechet is the Urologist to be working with. He is direct and to the point. He understands and cares for my situation. Always answers all my questions in a manner that I can understand and process.
Top notch doctor!
Dr.Dechet is class A! I would recommend him for any prostrate issues that you may be having.
Dr. Dechet is a leader in his field of treatment. I am very confident in his abilities.
Dr. Dechet is easy to talk to, he listens and responds to our discussion like a good friend. He inspires trust.
Dr. Dechet saved my life by removing a malignant kidney, stage 3, but contained. No further treatment.
Dr. Dechet and his staff are simply the high-bar standard of modern care. Up on technology. Deeply caring. And highly skilled. In Dr. Dechet and his team's hands, a patient has the best chance for success!
I feel really fortunate to have a surgeon that is so skilled handling this procedure.
Best there is. I'm very Thankful to have opportunity to have first class healthcare at Huntsman Cancer Institute. Dr. Dechet Is absolutely the best.
Very professional and very experienced.
Dr DECHET IS SO COOL HIS PROFESSIONAL SIDE AND HIS CARING SO BLESSED TO HAVE HIM IN MY JOURNEY AND PUTTING TIME BACK ON THE CLOCK FOR ME :)
Explained everything well and answered our concerns.
I highly recommend Dr. Dechet.
Dr. Decker was kind and reassuring. I felt safe and confident. I'm so grateful to him and his team.
Doctor Dechet is at the top of his game. Great man Great Doctor.
Have been told he is excellent in field, am reliving on that.
When having surgery the most important thing is to have a surgeon that is highly skilled and very experienced. He is one of the most experienced surgeons in the west. I live near Las Vegas and could of had my prostatectomy with many doctors there and quit a few hospitals there. I am not impressed with my past experiences at hospitals in Las Vegas. It was well worth while to drive to Salt Lake City at the Huntsman Cancer institute and have the procedure done with doctor Dechet one of the best surgeons.
Dr Dechet answered questions and gave us understandable explanations.
In my opinion, Dr. Christopher B. Dechet, MD, is a highly skilled and experienced robotic surgeon. I feel fortunate to have had him as my surgeon.
Dr. Dechet and his care team are TOP SHELF. They always take the time to fully explain my treatment and/or any procedure that I may be going through. Really make a person feel comfortable. Thanks Team!!
Top notch made me feel very confident in my decision
Dr Dechet is fantastic, incredibly knowledge, and explains everything very clearly. Very to the point in expectations.
Dr. Dechet saved my life more than 5 years ago. He has treated me very well since. I certainly listen to his recommendations. I have highly recommended him to others.
Aside from being medically excellent Dr Dechet takes the time to interact and care. He sees you as a person.
exceptionally knowledgeable and professional. straight to the point
Knowledgeable and very understandable
Dr. Dechet has a calm presence, which is reassuring when faced with cancer'he doesn't seem to be someone who is going to get flustered easily. He comes across as confident, more than capable, and determined to see treatment through to the best possible outcome. While very matter-of-fact, he was also markedly personable. I felt strongly his focus was on the whole person, the whole family. It's great to have him leading this team.
Dr. Dechet is professional, compassionate and clearly a leader in his field.
Very professional, knowledgeable, and competent.
Appreciate his straight forward communication
Grateful to have such a great doctor!
We were very pleased with the Dr.
dr dechet was so cool positive covered all the bases and was very clear informative with my procedure it was vary comforting
the thing we have always liked best about Dr. Dechet is his goal that we understand exactly what we are facing and how it will best be handled. We may not like the unvarnished truth, but he always gives it.
Absolutely incredible surgeon caring and true interest in my health. Dr Dechet performed a prostectomy due to cancer and result have been fantastic complete bladder control no sons of residual cancer and zero negative impact on ability to to maintain sexual intimacy.
By far the best Urology/Prostate Cancer surgeon in the West.
I had an in-person consultation with Dr. Dechet regarding prostate cancer. We comprehensively discussed all available options and addressed all of my inquiries. I firmly believe that Dr. Dechet prioritizes my best interests.
If one must have prostate surgery, he will be blessed to have Dr. Dechet to do the surgery and to advise on the matter.
Best doctor. He does everything psrfectly.
An excellent doctor and surgeon.
Great patient concern. Explained everything in detail.
Very competent, good natured, great sense of humor. I trust him to help me make the best decision (s) for my health based on information at hand.
Dr.Dechet is the finest robotic/laparoscopic urological surgeon in the intermountain west.
Pleasant and informative.
very knowledgeable and proactive to helping me move forward
Even though he's very busy he listens and is considerate to my concerns. Very personable. If he has time he's down to earth. Very talented.
Dr Dechet is great. He explains everything during treatment. He patiently and completely explains any questions that I have.
Doctor Dechet is one of the finest doctors in his field of practice, and I am fortunate to have him as my doctor and friend.
Great Doctor. Knows what he is doing
Very compassionate in his care. Takes time to explain my illness and plan of care.
I was told he was very good in every way and I would agree with that assessment in every respect. Also told he was direct but thats what I would prefer. I don't like things sugar coated or as I say, I can deal with reality so give it to me.
Dr Dechet is very good at what he does. I am very please with the operation and the follow up care.
Dr. Dechet is a one of the best surgeons in his field. His reputation as one of the leading urologic cancer surgeons in the country is well deserved.
I found Dr. Dechet, MD to be very helpful and explained my surgery well.
Dr Dechet's level of care, concern, expertise and knowledge was most welcome through the time of my surgery through the three years of followup. I count myself very lucky to have been in his care.
He is to understand very professional, very likable person
Professional, seemed caring and concerned
From the moment Dr. Dechet enters the room, you realize this is a skilled and caring delivery system with your best interests in mind. I have great confidence in him. What else is there to say. He told me, "You can worry about your condition if you want to. I recommend you don't because we can take care of anything that comes along." He's in charge.
Dr. Dechet is the best urological oncology surgeon anywhere! Great CV, caring, listens and fully takes the time necessary to explain the upcoming procedure.
The best cancer doctor ever
Awesome and very friendly!
great doctor
Caring, precise, and very knowledgeable
Wonderful and caring Physician
Dr Dechet lived to my expectation as a competent and professional person. His team through his management work together homogeneously.
Smart, listens well, and communicates in laymen language so you understand clearly.
Dr. Dechet was helpful in explaining the need to allow more time between chemo infusions and surgery.
I like Dr. Dechet. I appreciate his manner of addressing me and my situation. He is direct but courteous, serious but not overbearing. He gives me confidence that he has my best interest at heart. I can tell he is more than competent, and though I am apprehensive about my surgery, I trust that I'll be in good care.
Very caring, professional ,intelligent . If you have cancer he's your guy. I'm happy he was there for me.
Excellent surgeon and even better person.
Dr. Dechet was very informative and easy to communicate with.
Explained thing well and listens to what you say and answers all questions
Smart and kind Dr, he took his time to explain everything to us
Very easy to understand what he is talking about
Amazing surgeon
I consulted with 3 different surgeons before seeking out Dr. Dechet. once I spoke with him, I had 100% confidence in moving forward with the prostatectomy. He and all of his staff were amazing and extremely supportive, while being very patient with all of my question. He and his staff took the time to answer my questions in a way that was easy to understand. Thank you Dr. Dechet and team!
Courteous and "to the point, get 'er done and get you out of here as quickly as possible with the right results."
Dr. Dechet has been excellent. He exudes confidence and authority with his long experience in this area and he has a great bedside manner. I appreciate his direct but caring approach to his conversations. Very fortunate to have been referred to him for prostate cancer.
Dr. Christopher Dechet was very informative, factual, an attentive listener, and answered my questions. I am glad he is part of the team that will treat me. He instills confidence.
Dr. Dechet is a really wonderful doctor and human. Professional, extremely knowledgeable, and caring, he has made my experience at U of U Health an amazing experience!
Dr. Dechet and his staff are excellent in their knowledge, care and concern for me as a patient. Highly recommend them all.
Dr Dechet and his staff were fantastic!! Meeting with them was like talking to an old friend!
He is an excellent cancer doctor
Without a doubt Dr. Dechet is the one that I would see again and would due it again without hesitation. My readings were high and now at zero of which is excellent! Thank you Dr. Dechet
Dr Dechet, Jeff and Lisa are GREAT
I appreciate Dr Dechet's professionalism and his friendliness. competence as well as his
I feel like I chose the very best Doctor I could have a few years ago and every interaction I have with Dr Dechet confirms that I indeed chose the best! High marks for the Doc and his staff
Dr. Dechet is a highly skilled surgeon who genuinely cares about his patients. I appreciate his skill and willingness to listen and discuss my care.
Dr. Dechet was very helpful in answering my questions and letting me know what was to happen to me on my prostate cancer care.
Dr. Dechet is an extremely skilled, experienced, and caring physician. My interactions with him from initial introduction, through surgery and follow-up have been outstanding.
Excellent! Took time to listen wasn't in a hurry to get to the next appointment. Made me feel my health was important to him
I appreciate the professional care and attention I always receive!
Happy to have trusted my care to such a skilled and knowledgeable surgeon.
Dr Dechet and his staff are an outstanding group of healt professionals. Very friendly and knowledgeable and professional. I felt like I was under the best care possible. I really had comfort and trust that they were doing what was right and necessary and they explained everything very clearly. It really made a difficult time for me much better being under their care.
Dr Dechet and his surgical team are top knotch! I am extremely happy with Dr Dechet as my radical prostatectomy lead surgeon using the Da Vinci robotic system and was very impressed with how well he communicated pre- and post-operation. As a bonus Dr Dechet trained my local Urologist who will follow up on my care in Missoula MT.
Very concerned and helpful
I like him. He was polite but firm in explaining my situation while not making me feel unintelligent or careless. I have confidence in him and look forward to proceeding with him on my case.
Outstanding doctor - lucky to be his patient!
Dr. Dechet, and his assistants, or medical team are extraordinarily exceptional...
Very pleased with dr.
He is the Best and listened to my utmost desire for the outcome of the procedure.
Dr. Dechet is the most knowledgeable physician I have spoken with on prostate cancer. I had a da Vinci prostatectomy without complications. Fortunately my cancer was completely contained within my prostate and my prognosis is excellent. My health outlook is excellent!
It has been a year since Dr Dechet removed my Prostate because of Prostate cancer. The recovery was relatively easy and I have had four follow up blood tests since the surgery that have all indicated no signs of cancer. Dr Dechet and I feel he got all the cancer and we are very hopeful it never comes back.
very confident which makes me feel comfortable.
Dr Dechet seemed to genuinely care about his treatment for me. He is very friendly and personable and explained everything very clearly. I would definitely highly recommend him. He is a warm and compassionate human being and a very experienced and professional doctor.
He was so awesome! I couldn't be happier Dr Dechet & his team! He was clear & clarifying everything & plan of care! Love Dr Dechet & team! Absolutely grateful we are not rushing into surgery. Making sure he does the right decision for my husband! Thank you & Just grateful
He is very Calm, knowledgeable, self confident, approachable, excellent first impression.
Outstanding care
Often doctors are busy and you sense it in the time and at tentativeness paid to you. Dr Dechet takes time, maintains very good bedside manner, is forthright and compassionate in his care.
he explained things very well and left me feeling that he cared
I have only seen him once when he I was behind and in a hurry. I am sure he is a fine surgeon, but I really don't have enough information about him for detailed comments.
Very professional, skilled surgeon, and I am so grateful he is my Doctor.
A very awesome Dr. I would recommend him to all my family & friends.
I trusted his expertise and felt that I could depend on the information he gave me. Very professional and communicative
Very personable and I'm a pretty good judge of character and I trust him and am grateful to have been cared for by him and his team.
Dr. Dechet is thorough, detailed and delivers a positive attitude and care to my men's urology needs. He is a serious medical practitioner.
Very knowledgeable and compassionate.
I didn't see Dr. Dechet at this visit, but I did see him the previous day - he is first-rate.
Dr. Dechet quite possibly saved my life. His manner and professionalism are outstanding.
Dr. Dechet and his staff are amazing. We walked into this nightmare scared to death. He has given us a chance, a chance for time. I will be forever grateful.
Wonderful and caring Physician
Seems knowledgeable and professional. However, he was an hour late both times for my appointment with him.
Dr. Dechet is the best ever in every way. I totally appreciate all he has done for me.
Is very professional and straight forward.
Such a terrific surgeon, friendly, intelligent
el doctor Christopher B Dechet Brinda un exelente servicio muy respetuoso, atento y muy Profesional, pienso que es una gran bendicion tener un doctor como lo es doctor Christopher
I was pleasantly surprised with the direct, compassionate honesty I felt from our consultation. I have confidence in him.
Dr. Dechet,was terrific. Knowledgeable, informative¿ I immediately felt at ease and felt confident in my receiving expert medical care. Staff was great, too. Walked away, very impressed with the overall experience. HIGHLY recommend.
Dr Dechet and his staff/associates have consistently provided the best care possible. I rate them among the top three oncologic urologist surgery cadres in the country.
he explained things like he was very experienced
Highly competent and knowledgeable.
very nice and concerned
Dr. Dechet is straight-forward and extremely clear in his explanations.
Glad he took time to discuss my case in detail
Dr. Dechet was incredible. He was empathetic, kind courteous and informative. He explained everything in a manner I could understand. He was willing to talk to me about my options and make sure I understand all my options. He respects the amazing team of people that he works with and knew who could help us with what. He was accessable and willing to answer any questions. He made me feel comfortable with my discussions. He was upbeat and positive in his manner. He was very professional and I could tell he really cares and understands how difficult this situation is. I would like to thank him for the great care I received.
Kind and thoughtful professional with strong diagnostic skill.
Dr. Dechet was wonderful. He explained the whole process to me. which made me feel better.
El doctor me trato con mucha amabilidad y espeto . Adems contest cada una de mis dudas y preguntas que tena para el , siempre muy amable , con su voz muy positiva y animosa . Le agradezco por tanto
Straightforward and pleasant. Answered questions clearly and appropriately
Dr. Dechet is personable, knowledgeable ,good sense of humor and straight forward in answering questions.
This man made me feel good about life again and explained to me things weren't as dire as I was led to believe. Thank you Dr Dechet you are a kind and caring man. [NAME REMOVED]
I consulted with some of the best urologists in the country. In the end we chose Dr Dechet. He has met our expectations in every way. I have recommended him to others seeking the same treatment.
Dr Dechet was very courteous and thoughtful during our first meeting.
Spoke to us to understand him, professional yes listened to us make us feel confident.
Friendly, knowledgeable, confident
Dr. Dechet was very helpful, and I no now I'm in good hands with him and his staff. Thank you so much.
Other than the wait times to see the NP then waiting another 1/2 hr to see Dechet he is really good
Very comfortable with him. Seemed caring and concerned. He listened well and wasnt the least bit arrogant
My visit with Dr. Dechet was even better than I had hoped. He treated me as not just another patient but as a patient with a unique profile and unique concerns. That's quite rare in the medical world. He explained things clearly to me and my wife and made sure we understood. He's a very good listener as well. And he went the extra mile by considering unorthodox treatment for my cancer -- which turns out to be the treatment I'll be getting. We could not be more satisfied with his professionalism, expertise, and caring attitude.
Dr. Dechet eplained my options for surgery/treatment and provided answers to all our concerns and questions. He made both my wife and I feel more confident and at ease about my upcoming procedure.
I recommend to everyone I talk to about Dr. Dechet. He cases and you feel it as you talk with him.
Dr. Dechet is one of the top specialists in prostate cancer surgery nationally. He is highly knowledgeable, experienced and skilled. Precise diagnosis and treatment followed by outstanding results for me personally.
DrDechet is an amazing surgeon and leader for the urology group by far the best medical care I have ever received. Very rare to receive that level of care in this day and age!
I am so happy with Dr Dechet. I feel he is the best Dr I could possibly have
Very professional
Very genuine
Doctor Dechet is a very skilled doctor and surgeon. He has been my oncologist for two and half years. He treats me with respect and listens carefully to my questions and takes time to answer them know matter how long it takes.
He's the best,caring,concerned,knowledgeable,a real person and skilled.
Great Team
Very professional and experienced. Explained the procedures and gave reassurance.
Dr. Dechet always takes the time to explain to us the options that my husband has to chose from.
Having worked with many medical professionals, I was extremely pleased that I chose him to be my physician.
I trust him completely, however he spent a total of 11 minutes with me.
Dr Dechet is the best
I appreciate his direct and truthful approach - he immediately dealt with some bad directions we had received regarding an oncology diet. And, while trying to not alarm us, he also put our situation in terms that made sense to us both.
Dr Dechet has been taking care of me for over 8 years. He is an excellent physician!
Great Doctor and good to take care of is patients
Based on my experience being treated by Dr. Dechet, he genuinely cares for my health and well-being. He understands the difficulties it is for me to travel a long distance for my appointments and does all he can to schedule them with as minimal, a stressful impact as possible. He is also aware of my healthcare needs and the resources available to him at HCI to provide me with the best possible care.
Chris has been great.
Excellent
Great
He is the best Dr. I could ask for. He helped save my life!
Very good in explaining your health concerns and how to fix them
I found Dr. Dechet confident and capable, reassuring. I have chosen not to meet with him several times when prior appointments take longer than I care to wait. But as stated previously the PAs are knowledgeable and the offer to wait and meet Dechet is always there
I had a successful surgery and easy recovery because of Dr Dechet and his experience and knowledge.
Dr. Dechet showed compassion to my concern and my surgical outcomes are terrific. I can't thank him enough for the great job he did.
I have been seeing Dr Dechet for six years now and have always felt he gave me excellent care. He consistently listens to my concerns and does an excellent job of explaining things and answering my questions.
See the previous post. One of the best!
He is the best.
A combination of competence and caring with calm deep listening and focused discussion.
I am very happy I decided to go through him. He is an amazing doctor
Dr Dechet , MD is one of the best doctors I have ever met. He explains things to me in a way that I can understand. He always acts professional and I can tell this is a man that cares about his patients
Honest, straightforward, informative.
I could not have chosen a better surgeon for my procedure. I had spoke with (interviewed) a couple others before meeting Dr. Dechet. I was very appreciative of his direct approach and although my situation wasn't ideal, he was direct and supportive, and instilled a great deal of confidence. His team is top notch as well. Although the wait may have been a little longer than desired, once in the room, they all took the time to listen and address all questions and concerns! Thank you Chris and team!
He took care of business.
Dr. Dechet is bigger than life for me. Ten year experience and not one let done! Doesnt happen in our world today and even tougher in medical field. Congratulations to him and his staff.
I expressed to my general physician my discontent with local urologists, he told me of dr dechet. After waiting 2 months to get in to local urologist, and getting the bad news, and unhappy with no chance of nerve sparing surgery, I contacted huntsman for appointment to see dr dechet, was in within 2weeks and on my way to a longer more enjoyable life. THANK YOU
Excellent as always.
Great surgeon and I am very pleased with my surgery results.
I was referred to Dr. Dechet by my Orthopedic Surgeon when I told him I had prostate cancer. He said there is only one doctor that Im going to let you go to in this state and his name is Dr. Dechet. He is the very best. Having been helped by Dr. Dechet I couldnt agree more. My dad used to tell me that there were professionals and then professionals in experience and expertise, Dr. Dekett is the latter of those two.
Awesome Doctor....Great Fellow
I sincerely appreciate Dr. Dechets skill and concern for me as his patient.
Dr. Dechet is very knowledgeable and willing to keep me as a patient even though he/we are only monitoring my cancer situation, as opposed to having to treat it. For this I am thankful.
Very kind doctor, understands my problems
He is COOL! Told me to stop worrying and stop reading all the cancer material that got me upset. He told us if he isn't worried we should not be either.
Excellent tells it how it is
Very caring and concerned
Great
Dr. Dechet got me through Bladder cancer and now I have a mass in my left kidney. I met with him yesterday and he explained the issue and a plan to address the issue. He took the time to answer all my questions and made me feel comfortable. I am extremely thankful to have him share his talent and experience in caring for me.
He was very professional and answered every question I had in a thorough and complete manner. I feel very comfortable going forward to surgery with Dr. Dechet.
He has a friendly and informative manner with his patients.
The best, appreciate him and his demeanor.
Very good at what he does , explains things well, and seems to care a great deal
Excellent doctor with expertise but runs the show like a factory.
Dr. Dechet listens to everything I say and then provides sound clinical interventions to meet my needs and my health needs. I have always felt confident in his care.
He was excellent in summarizing the results and describing how it affected my risk and informed treatment planning going forward. He was somewhat less responsive to my concerns about pain/comfort care.
Dr. Dechet and his staff are excellent in their care and concern about my health. I've been working with them for over 10 years now and they always provide the highest quality of care and excellence.
Dr. Dechet seemed to be in a bit of a hurry - he was running late and things felt a bit rushed. Otherwise, he gave good information in a way that was understandable. But I'm glad I got previous information from my oncologist. it helped my appointment with Dr. Dechet run smoother.
Dr. Dechets reputation as a leading surgeon precedes him, and I was not sure what to expect upon meeting him. It turns out that he is just what I needed. He made sure I was well -informed, and once a decision was made, I felt I had just the ally I needed for the journey ahead.
Very professional and caring
The doctor shared all of his knowledge and expertise to me. And explained all of my options very well, I could not be more pleased with his caring concerns.
Great doctor.
I am pleased with his knowledge of my condition, and his professionalism and care during my treatment.
Dr Dechet was very good. No issues and very patient and explained care well. The issue is such. He said I was to be call for a follow up appointment in a couple of days but both times I needed to call and advocate for my next appointment. As of this time I was to receive a follow up call and still have not received one and it has been nearly two weeks .
My virtual meeting was with Erika Farr this time, She was very thorough in her explanations and answers to my questions.
Outstanding - excellent surgeon,clinician and easy to talk to
Doctor Dechet is not only an outstanding doctor he is a friendly, compassionate person when you going through a rough time physically and mentally.
Found Dr. Dechet to be very knowledgeable in his specialty, willing to answer and explain questions about my cancer, treatment options and outcomes. Confident in his ability and has a good sense of humor. The team of people working with Dr. Dechet deserve mention as well. I was impressed with the level of communication between everyone and the care which I was given.
He is the best doctor have ever treated me. He is the best!
Great personality very experienced got the job done
Excellent surgery
Very good
True expert in his field. Very generous with his time answering questions
I met with a few surgeons before going forward with Dr Dechet. His straight forward, professional approach has been a consistent theme throughout the process. I could not be happier with the decision to have treatment by Dr. Dechet at The Huntsman Cancer Center. The results have been very good, the follow up and continuing support have exceeded any expectations I had - simply a choice I have been very happy to have made.
Great doctor. Total confidence in Dr. Dechet.
He is very clear in explaining my options and the pros and cons of each.
Dr. Dechet is a genius as it pertains to prostate health. I trust him completely and would recommend him to anyone with prostate issues. He's worth any wait required!
Very confident and trustworthy. Dr. Dechet provided the much needed information, explanation and clarity during my visit, settling my nerves and apprehensions about needing surgery and treating my issue with cancer. I was so impressed with his training and expertise as a surgeon - but equally impressed with the kind and detailed conversation regarding all aspects of this experience (pre-surgery, the procedure itself and how to recover and achieve the best quality of life afterwards). He was also great at including my wife in the conversation and answers to our questions. Im so grateful and fortunate to have been referred to the best Dr. and surgeon in the state!
Dr Dechet was absolutely superb. He listened to me and thoughtfully answered all of my questions and concerns.
Very good
Very good
Awesome provider. I am totally impressed
We couldn't be happier with everything. Dr. Dechet and the entire staff was amazing.
Dr Dechet was very professional, and straight to the point. Provided appropriate options or paths regarding my situation and seemed intent on performing his duties at a very high level.
Dr. Dechet does a excellent job.
Dr. Dechet does a excellent job.
Always spent the time necessary to answer all question and fully explain procedures.
Always spent the time necessary to answer all question and fully explain procedures.
Total breath of fresh air talking to Dr Dechet
All good
Total breath of fresh air talking to Dr Dechet
All good
Excellent doctors Dr Decket and his staff are excellent answering all my questions and providing information about my health and recovery
My only concern is that I had to fly to salt lake for appts and they would never guarantee a morning appt so I could catch a decent return flight
Dr. Dechet has always been very inclusive and through.
Top notch
Dr Dechet really shows interest in my treatment and is clear and straight forward with answers
I had a great doctor in the IHC system. My insurance changed and I have had to change most of my medical care team. Dr. Dechet was clear. He won't be seeing me unless my condition is confirmed to be much worse than reported. I will only see PAs. If a biopsy is required, it will be done by a PA. If I need help with symptoms, I'll need to be referred elsewhere. Honestly, kinda feels like I went from being a patient to a cog supporting a business bureaucracy.
Dr Dechet was very professional and explained everything about my condition and made me feel comfortable
Dr. Dechet spent a lot of time with me, provided the information I needed and guided me through the decision making process
If I know of family or friend will recommend University of Utah if have Cancer to go there for treatment.
I was pleased with PA Hillary Davis' initial visit, and I feel most fortunate to have Dr. Dechet as my doctor.
Dr Dechet is great
We couldn't have had a better experience
By far the best medical staff I have worked with for my healthI have referred two other friends to Dr Dechet and the have made appointments with him.
All good
Dr Dechet is the man. None better.
I am completely happy with the staff
Dr. Dechet is the most professional and thoughtful provider in all years I have received care in the medical field period.
Doctor didn't appear to be up to speed on reason I stopped taking tadalafil medication
Again, I like Doctor Dechet. He listens and takes time to explain. I think he is smart and reasonable.
Great
Excellent experience
Not very excited about the diagnosis but the concern ,knowledge and care I have seen so far is reassuring.
Surgeon was a bit rushed per expected. His PA was fabulous. Gave us all the time in the world and respectful dialogue on questions.
All were very knowledgeable in their field!
Very good people
Asked and answered questions. More information than I received from previous doctors. Didn't feel rushed.
He forgot to give me the anti bacteria pill at the end.
He gave us good information and explained his recommendations well
Grate
Everyone was super knowledgeable about my condition
Dr. Dechet and his staff are superb. I would absolutely recommend them.
Positive visit.
Very very pleased
Dr. Dechet took all the time needed to take care of my concerns and provide additional support and referral.
I have already recommended Dr Dekett and his awesome staff to a friend of mine.
Always an excellent experience.
Excellent, our experience with all of the staff was great.
Dr. Dechet and his staff are really quite an enjoyable visit for my wife and I. We have been coming to see him over an eleven year period on a semi and annual basis. I Have not once been disappointed with the service and healing environment created. I cannot and would not express this sentiment had I not experienced it. Not many Doctors appointments of mine have reached this level of accolades but what I am expressing about Dr. Dechet and his staff are genuine and true.
Dr was excellent
Wish I had same care 10 years ago
Laura is very skilled, empathetic and pleasant. Asks very good questions. A pleasure to deal with.
Good
The nurse showed great concern and patience and describing a new medication that I would be taking. She took a great deal of time to answer my questions
Good
I understand delays happen
Dr Dechet is great
Dr. Dechet is a phenomenal Surgeon, very caring and highly skilled. We are fortunate to have an extraordinary Surgeon like him at Huntsman.
Everyone always asked if we had any questions and were able to answer our questions. Great suggestions on traveling home.
A very good experience thanks
Patently answered all of my questions, and asked if I had any others
Just lack of questioning on my day to day life. Wheelchair patient write off to not being active. No true.
Grate
Good that we were able to meet with primary doc this time around as there had been a concern that the pa had last visit. My present status was well explained and mind put at ease that all is well and in control. Proper time was given to us to go over our concerns. Your staff has stayed on top of my recovery and not let anything slip by. Thanks
Dr. Dechet is a fantastic urologist
Care provider was new but informed me the best he could. I'm sure he will become a great asset to the Huntsman institution.
Everyone was very helpful.
Hoorah...The bedt of the best!
Answered all questions and addressed my concerns
Very informative and explained so I could understand
Looking forward to surgery and post-surgical care.
I've always been treated as a person , not a set of symptoms or medical issues
We have already referred Huntsman to all our friends.
NP and PA were outstanding caring individuals. The doctor WAS NOT.
Doc Dechet takes the time to explain and listen. I like him!
Excellent
Very good!!
Doctor Deckets entire staff is very professional.
My concerns abt my condition explained and relieved my worries completely resolved
Good
Very professional and knowledgeable, well experienced.
Great
I was shown all the options and informed of the potential decisions.
Dr. Dechett is quite personable.
ALL VERY GOOD
Very knowledgeable and very straightforward with his answers, which I like.
Good
We had some confusion about what the doctor told us and the expectations his staff had after our visit
I wanted to highly compliment Erica Farr, M.M.S., PA-C, for her professionalism; friendly, caring demeanor; and her depth of experience and knowledge. She answered every question In great detail that my wife and I had regarding the significance of biopsy & MRI results, as well as the options for treatment and surgery in light of those results. I have been in active surveillance for prostate cancer for almost 7 years, and for these last 3 years PA Farr has been attentive, concerned and understanding, in addition to being extremely competent in the new technology of MRI/Ultrasound Fusion-Guided prostate biopsy. Dr. Dechet came in after PA Farr finished this last visit. He is the consummate professional, and was very detailed In his explanation of my proposed surgery and post-surgery recovery. Dr. Dechet is certainly the physician I would have wanted along with me supervising my 7-year active surveillance odyssey of exams, blood work, traditional biopsies, MRIs, an MRI-Guided Biopsy, an MRI/Ultrasound Fusion Biopsy--and now surgery.
Very informative
We visited on an extremely busy day. Dr. Dechet, and PA Erica Farr found time to visit and consult and assure my concerns were addressed. They and their team set a bar above any health care I have ever received. It is refreshing to see there are still individuals in the health care system who truly care about the patient. The same can be said for virtually any one who was involved with my care and procedures. The Huntsman and it's employees right down to the room service and custodial folks were professional and courteous at all times. The Huntsman Institute needs to be the example for all health care facilities.
Dr. Dechet always spends time with me discussing my condition.
Amazing care and concern. Excellent
Extremely competent. Great experience.
Dr Dechet and his staff are wonderful, listen well, and are great at describing our plan.
Everything concerning my cancer and the treatment needed was explained to me fully and in a manner I could easily understand. This gave me great confidence. I feel extremely blessed to be treated by Dr. Dechet and the Huntsman Cancer Center.
Eight minutes is not enough time to get into a conversation of the above topics.
Great discussions and future action planning
Dr. Dechet was excellent in his communication about my condition. He was caring, articulate and thorough in his explanations.
Dr. Decet impressed me with his knowledge and understanding of my history and concerns and possibilities for future treatment.
good
if you had a 6 rating I would have picked it
Very Good
The five medical professionals who met with me were great. Each individual knew their place on the team and performed assignments flawlessly. Of particular note was the time and detail of PA Davis!
The time provided for my consultation was generous and addressed all my questions and concerns
Good
Doctor Dechet and the PA's have really helped me understand what I can do to help my self during the recovery period.
The demonstrated level of care and concern was very high, as well as the attentiveness to my position on the issues discussed.
Dr. Dechet and the PA were both very thorough and very informative.
Dr Dechet and staff are the best. Caring, personable, and competent.
Dr. Dechet has been exceptional from the time I initially came to Huntsman, through surgery and in all of my followup visits.
Dr. Dechet displays care and concern for my condition and provides helpful information.
The physician assistant and the doctor were great.
PA Jeffrey Linton was very informative, as was Dr. Decker.
very professional
Dr. Decett, very good, the best. Jeff Littion also very good .
Everything was explained well and options were given along with recommendations.
Great
very good
Great
good
Very informative and listened as well as explained
Great staff.
I felt very comfortable and confident in the care and recommendations of Dr. Dechet and his staff. He helped put my mind at ease that I was making the correct treatment decision.
I completely trust their decisions!
awesome visit
I see too many doctors ! I can honestly say that the service the Huntsman center gives by far the BEST !!
GOOD EXPERIENCE
Great care and discussions. Total confidence in my care.
We were looked after by a PA named Jeff who was great! Dr Dechet came in for a short time afterwards and he wore a mask so we couldn't see his face. The equipment he had made it harder for him to hear us where Jeff (without a mask) had not had a problem. Hence, Dr Dechet spoke most of the time with little wiggle room for us to say much.
Very complete and done well in about
Dr. Dechet is great with me and took the time necessary with me to handle all my treatment needs.
Doctor Dechet was very compassionate and showed sincere concern about my problem. Additionally, he listened to me and answered my questions to my satisfaction.
We cannot say enough good about the skill, care, concern, and professionalism of Dr. Dechet.
After reviewing my medical and prior test results, Dr. Dechet provided me with very good insights into my condition and explained things well. He provided options I did not receive from my original physician. I appreciated his candor.
Physiscian extremely informative, but I somewhat wanted his final recommendation and I had a hard time with having to make the ultimate decision.
good
First, the PA, Jessica, spoke with me, thoroughly explained my situation, and answered my questions. Then Dr. Dechet came in and did the same thing. He spent as much time as needed to explain my situation and options.
More side effects this time. Better the next day.
Dr. Decent is always helpful and listens.
the explanation was very good
total praise for Dr Dechet
I consider myself lucky to have Dr. Decht as my physician.
dr is so far ahead of my 2 privious uroligists
Huntsman sets the standard for all Hospitals and staff.
I think she was thorough kind and professional.
while the interaction with the surgeon was very limited and I did a lot of research on my own, I did appreciate his professionalism and I did have confidence in his abilities. He did seem quite rushed on the two occasions we interacted.
Dr. Dechet provided clear explanations and was reassuring about the results of my exam.
Appreciate Dr. Dechet's straightforward manner - I felt very informed after the input and answers from the doc and PA.
good
it was helpful and good
We felt well cared for
Dr Dechet is outstandingly Dr..
All questions were answered and explained very well.
Extremely satisfied with my first visit.
It was well done we chatted and I felt good about all we discussed
I would like more information about the success of the surgery. However, I understand.
very professional
Nurse practitioner was every helpful
this is the most comprehensive, personalized care I have ever received. this is a very difficult, life changing event, and my care team focused on making the right decisions and following through with detailed instructions, information on recovery and able to answer all my questions as they arose. staff always make themselves available to help me.
extremely informative and listened with concern. treated with genuine respect and concern
All staff, doctors,nurses, lab techs were be very caring.
Doctor Dechet obviously was very experienced relating to my condition. He informed me of my options of treatment and was very helpful with the information he provided. However, he did seem slightly rushed which doesn't take away his professionalism. I would have like to spend just a little more time with him.
As the actor says "This isn't my first Rodeo" all my experiences with Huntsman Cancer Center have been Very Good.
Very professional
I have 2 different specialty providers and doctor deck it handles the camps her portion and he took excellent care of that part.
all is great!
good
great care
very good
I seen the doctor for about 3 minutes the whole time I was there.
Could not have better care providers.
Straightforward care conversations. Dr. Dechet gave some suggestions on how to alter my exercise equipment when riding a bicycle.
The visit seemed very superficial with little or no detail.
very clear and communicative
Very thankful for such top quality medical care!
good
They all spent the time to explain all that could or would happen along with answering any questions.
Dr Dechet and the PA didn't seem to always be on the same path. Dr D seemed to be tired and perhaps a little out of sorts. First time I have had the feeling that he couldn't be bothered. Perhaps reflects current health care situation or my perception of the video visit format.
Dr was running late so he seemed to be rushing with me. As I was sitting in the waiting there were 2 or 3 more patients checking in with my same Dr and same appt time???
I am a retired dentist, which I explained to your staff so it was easy for me to understand and easy for your staff to provide the consult. I felt they were very through, but more importantly you could tell they like what they are doing and concerned about the patient they were talking to. I felt it was very noticeable!
I will refer to Dr. Dechet, but only after providing caution
I love Dr. Dechet and his staff. I have always been treated with the upmost concern and professionalism. Dr. Dechet knows me and always makes honest inquiries about my health and my personal life situations. I have all confidence in his analysis and his direction given to me. The staff and counter people are also performing an intregal part of the overall team performance. I applaud the success of this team.
the Dr and his staff are extremely patient & patient information oriented! I am grateful for him ,his knowledge and his care!
Made me feel I was in good hands.
I had an excellent experience here. Both Dr. Dechet and NP Jessica were deeply concerned with my welfare and needs.
Everything and all options were made very clear and everything happened as expected.
Excellent care provider
Is a physician I feel comfortable with
Dr. Dechet is a great doctor and a great human. He is always friendly and professional but also remembers details about my life and asks about my wife and children (by name) as if I am his only patient. He takes as much time as needed to discuss my situation as well and I always feel educated and informed after my appointments
good
Dr. Dechet's care, concern, knowledge communication and skills are outstanding which is why I chose Huntsman initially. I was very pleased with the overall experience and outcome to date. Also, all staff members that I came into contact with were excellent, caring and professional. PAC Jeff Linton stood in for Dr. Dechet for the Pre-op teaching & pre-op anesthesia appointment on 5/11/20 and was very informative and good to work with. Jenn, my PM Nurse was extremely caring and attentive and a pleasure to have with me overnight.
good
sincere and to the point!
exceptional
The doctor spent so much more time than I expected. He explained, in detail, everything I needed to know.
Have recommended Huntsman and this support team to a family member who has prostate cancer. I feel I always get first rate service.
the P.A. Ericka was awesome. She was very professional,thorough, & kind. Answered all of our questions. Doctor Dechet was the same .
Excellent.
very good
Timely service and good explanation of what to expect and how to improve my health and healing.
all good
good
I feel very fortunate to have my treatment handled by such a professional and caring team.
good
Excellent care by Dr. Dechket
Dr Dechet has been extremely conscientious, open, candid and caring. I appreciate the full disclosure of options available to me. As well as his professional demeanor.
couldnt ask for better care.
gave suggestions as to my concerns and discussed alternative solutions
very detailed and professional. If I felt unincluded in decision making it was because the Doctor knew what to do and was firm in establishing it as a safe and logical route.
good!