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Brian Shunk, DO

About Me

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.

Male

English

Credentials

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

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
  • 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

Reviews

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    January 29, 2025

    Excellent in all aspects

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    January 22, 2025

    I have recommended Dr. Shunk!

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    January 15, 2025

    Dr. shunk is very caring and listens and a very concerned doctor and takes his time and makes changes when necessary

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    January 11, 2025

    Dr. Shunk is very patient with me as a retired R.N.

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    January 7, 2025

    Excellent Physician

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    December 21, 2024

    Dr. Shunk is a very caring doctor

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    December 20, 2024

    Dr. Shunk always listens to concerns and does not rush thru the appointment. One gets the time needed.

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    December 19, 2024

    Dr. Shunk is the best. Very knowledgeable, considerate and kind.

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    December 18, 2024

    Dr. Shunk was great: kind, caring, knowledgeable, informative, and professional!

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    December 15, 2024

    Dr. Shunk is very articulate, and, and professional as well as understanding to concerns.

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    December 11, 2024

    Dr. Shunk gives me excellent care

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    December 9, 2024

    Even called my house and checked on me see if I was doing a lot better

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    November 17, 2024

    He was very prepared to discuss my concerns

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    November 12, 2024

    Very Good

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    October 12, 2024

    Dr. Shunk always listens to my health concerns and explains appropriate actions for those concerns.

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    September 30, 2024

    Good

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    September 29, 2024

    Dr. Shunk is a good communicator who listens to my concerns, questions. Gives me latitude for decisionmaking.

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    September 24, 2024

    Wonderful Dr. Shunk!

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    September 17, 2024

    Dr. Shunk always listens and takes as much time as I need.

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    September 4, 2024

    He listened

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Brian Shunk, DO

“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