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Pilar W. Dechet

Pilar W. Dechet, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Accepting New Patients
Need help scheduling? Call 385-282-2600

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adolescent 13-18
  • Adult 19-64
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • Spanish

Gender

Female

Hospital Affiliation

  • LDS Hospital

About Pilar W. Dechet

About The Provider

Pilar W. Dechet, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Intermountain Health's Salt Lake Clinic - Orthopedics and West Valley Clinic - Orthopedics in Utah. She supports patients in Salt Lake City, North Salt Lake, South Salt Lake, West Valley City, Magna, Taylorsville, and surrounding communities. Dr. Dechet has a special focus on shoulder and knee surgery and also treats general orthopedic conditions such as adult and pediatric fractures and performs soft tissue hand procedures.

As a provider, Dr. Dechet is passionate about engaging patients in their care by helping them have a better understanding of their condition so they can participate fully in their management. Her goal is to provide the best care possible for all her patients. 

Locations

  1. Salt Lake Clinic - Orthopedics
    • phone: 385-282-2450
    • fax: 385-282-2451
  2. West Valley Clinic - Orthopedics

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Orthopedic Surgery, 2000
  • Internship: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Surgery (General Surgery), 1996
  • Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 1995

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2004

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

291 ratings, 37 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/12/2026

    She is amazing, she is dedicate and cares

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    She was personable & answered all my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    She has taken care of me for over 10 years and I have absolute trust in her recommendations.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    The doctor is very professional, as is the staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    She’s very effective

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/4/2026

    Dr Dechet is exceptionally good at explaining things and I feel very confident under her care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    She’s the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/29/2025

    Thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    There are not enough words in the universe to write about how positive my experience with Dr. Dechet was. She was caring, listened to me, answered ALL of my questions, cared about me beyond my injury, and was committed to me getting better. I am SO grateful she chose to go into medicine so I could be cared by her and her team.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Love her straightforward counsel.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Dr. Pilar is an incredible medical professional; her care and treatment are excellent. I recommend her with complete confidence.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    She’s the greatest

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Very professional, friendly and attentive.

  • No RatingReviewed on 10/20/2025

    My experience with Dr Dechet has been excellent. She is pleasant and treat me by listen to my knee ongoing problem. She has found a new treatment that she applied and I feel confident is the right one. She is the knowledge of what is the best treatment for my knee. During the procedure she made sure I was comfortable exercising good bedside manner. I am happy to have Dr Dechet as my Orthopedic Doctor. She is easy to talk to, and able to get me the best treatment available for my knee problem.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    I want to express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Pilar Dechet, an exceptional, dedicated professional with an admirable human touch. Her knowledge, precision, and warmth made me feel in the best hands from day one. Thank you for your commitment, for listening carefully, and for caring for your patients with such respect and empathy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    It inspired me so much encouragement that she would do everything possible so that I could be better 🙏😊

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    The doctor is very good, kind and says things clearly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    Always helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Dr. Dechet injected my wrist with a steroid and before doing so, warned me that it would be a very painful experience. I was thankful of the warning as without it, I truly believe the experience would have been much worse.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    She was good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    I really liked that he answered all my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Very attentive and careful in the examination and very accurate in her diagnosis and treatment, thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    Dr. Dechet was very helpful in setting my expectations as far as future treatments and physical therapy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    The doctor was very kind and attentive, and what she told me was very clear and helped me understand what I have.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    She talked with me until I understood everything on my mind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    She is amazing very professional and listening to my needs along with answering all my questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    Always concerned and thorough. Great doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    She is attentive. Professional detailed caring and very knowledgeable. Wish there were more doctors like her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    She's the BEST!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Dr Dechet was very prof3essional. She listened to me and then ordered x-rays to better see the problems with the knee. She showed me those x-rays and explained what she saw and proposed a treatment plan to reduce the swelling and inflammation and pain.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/29/2025

    She wasn't looking at her computer. She focused on me and my concerns.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    Very good overall experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    The doctor was very kind and explained my health condition to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    Great doctor, explained details and wasn’t rushed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2025

    Superb orthopedic professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/18/2025

    Dr Dechet always treats me well with excellent care and information.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    I really like that the doctor speaks Spanish, although I have a little English, so I can explain things better and understand the doctor better!