About
Dr. Gregory Skochko is a board-certified family physician with more than 12 years of primary care experience. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Pennsylvania State University before going on to Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his DO in 2006. He also holds a Master of Science in Biology from West Chester University of Pennsylvania and is completing a Master of Public Health from George Washington University. Before pursuing medicine, he conducted antiviral research in the biotech industry.
Dr. Skochko commissioned into the Air Force in 2002 and spent nearly a decade as an active duty staff family physician. He served service members, retirees, civilian government employees, and their families. During seven years overseas, he deployed three times in Pacific-Asia, providing humanitarian medical care and supporting joint personnel recovery missions. He is passionate about prevention, patient education, and family-centered care. Patients consistently describe him as down-to-earth, supportive, and non-judgmental. Born and raised in the Philadelphia suburbs, he now lives in the local East Falls neighborhood. Outside the office, he has completed thirty-five marathons across twenty states and cherishes time with his two young sons.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Pennsylvania State University, B.S. Biochemistry
Medical School
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO, 2006)
Additional Training
M.S. Biology, West Chester University of Pennsylvania; Masters of Public Health (in progress), George Washington University
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Skochko right for?
Dr. Skochko serves patients of all ages, from children to older adults managing chronic conditions. He works especially well with patients navigating diabetes, hypertension, depression, or anxiety who want a consistent, long-term relationship with one physician. His prevention-first philosophy suits people who want to stay ahead of health problems, not just respond to them. Patients who appreciate direct communication and a non-judgmental approach tend to connect well with his style. Families benefit from his broad family medicine training and his ability to care for multiple household members under one roof.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Skochko treats a wide range of conditions across all ages. His clinical focus includes diabetes, hypertension, depression, anxiety, obesity, skin cancer, and chronic disease management. He also handles acute sick visits, preventive care, and well-woman exams.
Yes. Dr. Skochko holds board certification in family medicine. He earned his osteopathic medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006 and brings over 12 years of primary care experience to his practice.
Dr. Skochko centers his approach on prevention, education, and genuine patient relationships. He believes that listening carefully and knowing each patient well leads to better outcomes. He takes a supportive, non-judgmental approach and addresses the whole person rather than isolated symptoms.
Dr. Skochko trained at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and spent nearly a decade as an active duty Air Force family physician. He holds a Master of Science in Biology from West Chester University and is completing a Master of Public Health from George Washington University. He also conducted antiviral research in the biotech industry before entering medicine.
Yes. Dr. Skochko delivers care in multiple settings, including the patient's home, workplace, and assisted-living facilities. This flexibility is part of the direct primary care model at Salveo Wellness Center.
Yes. Dr. Skochko is reachable by call, text, email, and video chat. Members receive after-hours and weekend access for urgent matters, so they can contact him directly without routing through a third party.
Dr. Skochko grew up in the Philadelphia suburbs and lives in the East Falls neighborhood where he practices. He deployed three times in Pacific-Asia during his Air Force service, providing humanitarian medical care. Outside of medicine, he has run thirty-five marathons across twenty states.
Yes. During his nearly decade-long Air Force career, Dr. Skochko served as the primary care physician for service members, retirees, civilian government employees, and their families. He also provided humanitarian medical assistance to underserved populations during three overseas deployments in Pacific-Asia.
Doctor profile last updated March 23, 2026