About
Dr. Mark E. Gonsky, DO carries on a family tradition that spans three generations of osteopathic medicine. His childhood memories of house calls and the bonds between physicians and patients shaped how he approaches his own practice. He graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008 and completed his family medicine residency at Central Washington Family Medicine in Yakima, WA, in 2011.
After residency, Dr. Gonsky joined a group of providers to help launch St. Charles Family Care in Central Oregon. He also served the community through the Mosaic Medical Complex Care Bridges Health program and their Madras Community Health Center location before founding Deschutes Family Care in 2015. He practices with osteopathic principles at the center of his care, viewing each patient as a unit of body, mind, and spirit. Outside the clinic, he spends time outdoors with his wife and three sons, exploring the landscapes of Central Oregon.
Education & Training
Medical School
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2008)
Residency
Family Medicine, Central Washington Family Medicine, Yakima, WA (completed 2011)
Who is Dr. Gonsky right for?
Dr. Gonsky serves individuals and families of all ages, from children to older adults. Patients who value a whole-person approach to their health will find his osteopathic philosophy a natural fit. He works well with multi-generational families seeking a consistent, relationship-driven primary care provider. Those managing chronic conditions or looking for proactive preventive care benefit from his thorough, unhurried approach. Patients who want same-day access and the option of direct primary care will also feel at home here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Gonsky practices osteopathic family medicine. He views each patient as a unit of body, mind, and spirit and guides care using the four core principles of osteopathic medicine. His approach focuses on helping each person become their own healer through rational, whole-person treatment.
Dr. Gonsky holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in family medicine at Central Washington Family Medicine in Yakima, WA, in 2011.
Dr. Gonsky graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008. He then completed his family medicine residency with Central Washington Family Medicine in Yakima, WA, finishing in 2011.
Dr. Gonsky has practiced in Central Oregon since completing his residency in 2011. He helped establish St. Charles Family Care before founding Deschutes Family Care in 2015, giving him over a decade of roots in the region.
Yes. Dr. Gonsky focuses on family medicine, which covers patients across all age groups. Deschutes Family Care serves individuals and multi-generational families, so patients of any age are welcome to schedule with him.
Dr. Gonsky grew up in a family of osteopathic physicians and carries vivid memories of house calls and the deep relationships doctors built with their patients. That heritage drove him toward family medicine and ultimately led him to open his own private practice in Bend.
Yes. Dr. Gonsky offers direct primary care alongside traditional insurance billing and self-pay options. Patients can choose the arrangement that fits their situation when they join the practice.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026