Carolyn Ann Dechaine, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant. Ms. Dechaine completed an internship in internal medicine at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton in Camp Pendleton, California, in 2002. She earned a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska, an Associate of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Stanford University / Foothill College, and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from San Diego State University. She's been recognized as an Ongoing Top Performer by MedStatix. Ms. Dechaine practiced as a physician assistant with P3 Medical Group in Las Vegas, Nevada. She previously worked as a physician assistant at Davita Healthcare Partners and Pueblo Primary Care in Las Vegas, Nevada, Vista Community Clinic in Vista, California, and the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California. Ms. Dechaine chose healthcare out of a passion for helping others. She believes listening to her patients is vital to improving their quality of life and health. When not with her patients, she enjoys traveling, movies, concerts, and spending time with her family and pets.