About
Bruce S. Bashline, DO brings a background that spans osteopathic medicine, family practice, and pastoral care. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania in 1970. He then pursued a Master of Divinity at Andover Newton Theological School in Newton Center, Massachusetts, completing it in 1975. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1980. His internship and family medicine residency both took place at Community General Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Bashline holds board certification from the American Osteopathic Association Board of Family Medicine. He maintains active membership in the American Osteopathic Association, the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Association, and the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Family Physicians Society. His clinical interests include osteopathic manipulative treatments, food allergy evaluations, and mental health care. His divinity training directly informs his pastoral counseling work with patients. He holds hospital affiliations with Pinnacle Health and Geisinger Holy Spirit. Dr. Bashline guides care with a mission to help patients achieve optimal health for their minds, bodies, and spirits.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Allegheny College, Meadville, PA — Bachelor of Arts, Religion, 1970
Medical School
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, 1980
Residency
Family Medicine, Community General Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg, PA, 1981-1982
Additional Training
Internship: Community General Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg, PA, 1980-1981; Postgraduate: Andover Newton Theological School, Newton Center, MA — Master of Divinity, 1975
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Bashline right for?
Dr. Bashline suits adults seeking whole-person primary care that addresses physical, mental, and spiritual health. Patients dealing with food allergies, musculoskeletal issues, or mental health concerns benefit from his broad clinical range. He is a strong fit for those who value pastoral counseling as part of their care relationship. Patients with complex or chronic conditions appreciate his thorough, unhurried approach and 24/7 availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Bashline treats a wide range of family medicine concerns, including food allergies and mental health conditions. He also evaluates and manages musculoskeletal issues using osteopathic manipulative treatment. His scope covers routine preventive care, chronic disease management, and urgent health needs.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment uses hands-on techniques to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Bashline lists it as one of his primary clinical interests and applies it alongside standard family medicine care. Patients with neck, back, or joint pain often benefit from this approach.
Yes. Dr. Bashline holds board certification from the American Osteopathic Association Board of Family Medicine. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency training in family medicine at Community General Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Bashline earned a Master of Divinity from Andover Newton Theological School in Newton Center, Massachusetts. He integrates that training into his medical practice through pastoral counseling. This reflects his guiding mission to care for patients' minds, bodies, and spirits.
Yes. Dr. Bashline makes himself available by phone after hours and on weekends. Members contact him directly for urgent concerns outside of regular office visits. This direct access is a core feature of his MDVIP-affiliated practice.
Dr. Bashline holds active membership in the American Osteopathic Association, the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Association, and the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Family Physicians Society. These memberships keep him connected to the broader osteopathic medical community and current in his field.
Yes, Dr. Bashline has made house calls for patients when needed. Members have noted this as a meaningful part of the care experience at his practice.
Dr. Bashline holds affiliations with Pinnacle Health and Geisinger Holy Spirit, both serving the central Pennsylvania region. These affiliations allow him to coordinate hospital-based care for his members when needed.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026
