“My philosophy of patient care is to help every patient, every time, to the very best of my ability. Helping them achieve their health goals is my number one priority.”
Brian Shunk, DO
Mount Nittany Health Provider
Brian Shunk, DO
Accepting Telehealth Appointments
Brian Shunk, DO
About Me
Dr. Shunk earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from The Pennsylvania State University, and his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgery internship at Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. Dr. Shunk completed his family practice residency at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, Texas, where he served as chief resident. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
“The experiences I share with my patients – as part of their healthcare journey – inspires me as a physician,” Dr. Shunk says.
Outside of the office, Dr. Shunk enjoys spending time with his wife, Jill, and their four children. He is active in community service, especially Boy Scouts of America, and in the care of area veterans. Dr. Shunk enjoys spending time outdoors and the arts.
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Credentials
Medical Education
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Philadelphia, PA
Internship/Residency
Brooke Army Medical Center - Fort Sam Houston
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center - Fort Cavazos, Texas
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine
Insurance
Accepted insurance providers
- Aetna
- Advantra
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania CHC
- AmeriHealth Caritas Northeast
- AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care
- Capital Blue Cross (including Senior Blue, Keystone Health Plan Central, Health One and Blue CHIP)
- Cigna (accepted system-wide, except by CEMA, the Emergency Department provider group)
- Community Care Behavioral Health Organization (psychiatry)
- Gateway Health Plan (Medical Assistance Product)
- Geisinger Health Plan/Geisinger Gold/GHP Family
- Government: CHAMPUS, Tricare/Black Lung Benefits Act
- HealthAmerica/HealthAssurance/First Health
- Highmark/PA Blue Shield (accepted system-wide, except by Centre Pathology Associates, the Pathology department provider group as of 1/1/26)
- Medical Assistance
- Medicare/Medicare Railroad
- PA Health and Wellness
- Preferred Health Services
- Three Rivers Provider Network
- United Behavioral Health (psychiatry)
- United Healthcare/United Healthcare Student Resources
- UPMC Health Plan/UPMC For Life/UPMC For You
Reviews
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- January 30, 2026
Dr. Shunk is very professional and I feel very comfortable talking to him about my issues.
- January 21, 2026
Dr. Shunk was very thorough in describing how we would deal with my issue and what next steps could be, depending on results.
- January 20, 2026
Dr. Shunk is a very caring dr. He knows my history and shows he cares to help me improve
- January 16, 2026
Dr. Shunk listened to my concerns