Dr. Mark E. Gonsky, DO
As a third generation osteopathic physician with childhood memories of house calls and the healing relationships between patient and provider, Dr. Gonsky is committed to carrying on this tradition through the founding of Deschutes Family Care. He graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008 and completed his family medicine residency with Central Washington Family Medicine in Yakima, WA, in 2011.
After residency, Dr. Gonsky joined a group of providers to help establish St. Charles Family Care before founding Deschutes Family Care in 2015. In the time between transitioning to private practice, he also contributed to the community through the Mosaic Medical Complex Care Bridges Health program and at their Madras Community Health Center location.
When he’s not at the clinic, Dr. Gonsky enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and three sons, exploring or simply appreciating life in Central Oregon.
Joshua Seibel, PA-C
Josh Seibel, PA-C, is an excellent Primary Care Practitioner and has been a part of the Deschutes Family Care’s team since March 2021. Since that time he has brought additional access to the high quality of care that our patients expect and deserve. Josh is a natural at building a trusting provider-patient relationship and takes the time to explain and answer questions at every visit. Primary care is his passion since it gives him opportunities to focus on holistic treatments, especially through lifestyle, healthy diets, and exercise. He believes in working in partnership with his patients to ensure everyone can have their concerns addressed. Josh enjoys meeting new people from any background and is accepting new patients.
After receiving his degree from Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska, Josh returned to his home state of Oregon. Josh’s family and their two dogs enjoy taking full advantage of Bend’s many outdoor activities like paddle boarding, hiking, and skiing. He is proud to call Central Oregon home and looks forward to meeting you.
Alex Gientke, AGNP
Meet Alex Gientke (she/her), a dynamic and compassionate Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner who brings expertise and enthusiasm to our clinic! Alex earned her board certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners after graduating from Boise State University’s esteemed Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioners program in 2023.
With an impressive 15 years of experience as a registered nurse, Alex’s passion for serving her community shines through her unwavering commitment to preventative care and holistic wellness. Her mission? To make healthcare safe and inclusive for all, and to keep patients out of the hospital and beaming with health and happiness.
Alex firmly believes that every individual is unique and deserves dedicated time and advocacy on their wellness journey. By carefully considering all aspects of a person’s life–body, mind, and spirit–Alex creates personalized, evidence-based care plans tailored to each patient’s needs. Alex’s special interests lie in whole-body health for women, the LGBTQIA+ community, and other vulnerable populations.
When she’s not busy empowering patients, you might spot Alex playing on the mountain bike trails with her husband, physical therapist Tim Evens, and their two adorable dogs, Peepers and Beans. As a proud Bend resident for over two decades, Alex is thrilled to serve her community while embracing the endless adventures right outside her front door.
Alex is currently accepting patients 13 years old and up, so don’t hesitate to join her on your path to optimal health and wellness!
Our philosophy is to seek health and to assist each person in becoming their own healer. This is in line with osteopathic principles:
- The body is a unit; the person is a unit of body, mind, and spirit.
- The body is capable of self-regulation, self-healing, and health maintenance.
- Structure and function are reciprocally interrelated.
- Rational treatment is based upon an understanding of the basic principles of body unity, self-regulation, and the interrelationship of structure and function.
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