Dr. Bonnes completed her undergraduate education at Temple University, which was followed by two years of biochemical research with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.Yearning for more patient interaction, she moved on to complete her medical education with Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in NYC.She completed her residency training with Jefferson Health-Abington. She then cared for wonderful patients in Bucks County before life brought her to beautiful Chester County. She loves good food, travel, and most of all, spending time with her family.
Victoria and her husband, along with her infant son, recently relocated back to the area from Spokane, Washington.
She was born and raised in Unionville, earned her bachelor’s degree from Pomona College in Claremont, California, and her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.
She is board-certified in family medicine and is interested in women’s health and family planning. She enjoys being a first-time Mom, cooking, and the outdoors.
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About Brandon
After earning his undergraduate degree at Villanova University, Brandon Eck, DO, completed his medical training at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). He then went on to complete his family medicine residency also at PCOM. Next, Dr. Eck completed a sports medicine fellowship at Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, VA. While there, he served as a team physician at Virginia Tech and Radford University.
As a family medicine physician and Eagle Scout, Dr. Eck understands each of his patients and strives to provide excellent care with a holistic approach. In addition to primary care and preventative health, Dr. Eck is a sports medicine specialist. He has extensive experience in treating athletes of many disciplines with sports injuries, overuse injuries, and concussions. He has a particular interest in regenerative medicine and ultrasound-guided procedures.
Outside of work, Dr. Eck cherishes time with his wife and kids. He enjoys cooking, running, cycling, and vintage audio.
Dr. Laurie Gallagher is a lifelong resident of Chester County. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Albright College in Reading and earned her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her training with Bryn Mawr Family Practice in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Gallagher is board-certified in family medicine and joined our practice in 2004. In addition to the practice of medicine, she is a physician trainer at the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners Clinical Skills Testing Center in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.
She is interested in fitness and running and resides in Downingtown with her family.
Dr. Kruti Patel completed her undergraduate training at Loyola University Chicago, medical school at Midwestern University, and family medicine residency at Loyola MacNeal Hospital.
Her clinical interests include preventive health, women’s health, and pediatric care. Dr. Patel is passionate about family medicine as it allows her to offer care to a variety of age groups and populations and emphasizes preventive medicine.
Outside of work, she enjoys singing, dancing, watching movies, and spending time with her family. Dr. Patel also recently became a mom to a baby boy whom she just can’t get enough of!
Dr. Peri grew up on the Delaware beaches. She completed her undergraduate degree at The George Washington University and her medical degree at Jefferson Medical College. She did her residency in family medicine at Crozer-Chester Medical Center and is board-certified in family medicine.
She loves being a family doctor, as it affords her the opportunity to treat whole families from newborns on up.
She has special interests in women’s health and pediatrics.
Dr. Peri now lives in Chester County with her husband and infant son, as well as her dog and two cats.
Dr. Schleusner was born and raised in Delaware County, PA. She attended Messiah College and graduated magna cum laude in 2009, with a BS in Biology and a minor in Psychology. After college, she went on to receive her medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she was a member of the Sigma Zeta Honors Society and a recipient of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physician Scholarship. She was also vice president of Community Service in the Christian Medical Association.
In 2013, Dr. Schleusner joined the Crozer Keystone Family Medicine residency program in Springfield, PA. While there, she was involved in many programs, including the Pediatric Asthma Task Force and the Inpatient Quality Improvement Team. She was chief resident in her last year.
Dr. Schleusner joined PentaHealth, formerly Gateway Medical Associates, in 2016. She has special interests in preventive medicine, pediatrics, and women’s health. Her patients are very important to her, and she strives to build relationships with them that facilitate a partnership in their care. She is passionate about family medicine and providing the best care for each patient.
Dr. Schleusner lives in Chester County with her family. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling to the beach, crocheting, and attending spin classes.
Dr. Schurtz is a graduate of Rider University, where she was a four-year Presidential Scholar. She received her BS in Biology and graduated Magna Cum Laude. She then attended MCP-Hahnemann School of Medicine (now Drexel University College of Medicine) on a full-tuition merit scholarship and graduated in 2001. Dr. Schurtz completed her residency from the Crozer-Keystone Family Practice Residency program in 2004. While there, she received awards for community outreach and patient education. She is a member of the American Medical Association and the Pennsylvania Medical Society and is a fellow in the American Academy of Family Practice.
Dr. Schurtz prides herself on creating a compassionate doctor-patient relationship led by the patient. She believes in providing the most up-to-date and evidence-based information to her patients in an effort to allow them to make educated decisions for their health and the health of their family. With this knowledge, she hopes that a partnership and commitment to health are forged, and that her patients are empowered in controlling their own health care.
Dr. Schurtz is fluent in Spanish. She lives in Chester County with her family. In her free time, she likes traveling to warmer climates, watching sports, and going to the theatre.
Dr. Eric Yeh brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our practice. He attended the University of Texas from 2004 to 2008, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology, after which he worked as a medical researcher.
Continuing his pursuit of excellence, Dr. Yeh later attended St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada. He graduated in 2014.
He completed his residency at Drexel University / Hahnemann University Hospital in 2017, where he served as chief resident and was chosen for an award in clinical excellence.
Before joining us at Primary Care Downingtown, Dr. Yeh served the community in both Norristown and Phoenixville.
Laurie was born and raised in the Downingtown area. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at West Chester University in 1999 and subsequently worked for 10 years as an RN. Through that time, she worked in pediatric oncology at both Johns Hopkins Children’s Center and Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children. Laurie also did some medical missions work in rural North India, where she eventually decided to move.
While in India, she worked in a Home for Children, treating leprosy. It was here that Laurie met her husband and began a family. Eventually, the Taylor family moved to Baltimore, MD, where they lived for 4 years. Laurie obtained her MS Family Nurse Practitioner license in 2009 at the University of Maryland. She and her husband have recently moved back into the home where she grew up and are raising 4 boys, along with a big dog and a flock of backyard birds. She has worked for 8 years as a nurse practitioner, treating patients of all ages in family practice. Laurie’s hobbies include spending time with her crazy boys, participating in her local church, gardening, cooking, and building things.
Joyce is a physician assistant who has been practicing primary care since 1983. She graduated from Penn State Hershey with highest distinction and began her career in Chester, PA. Joyce has worked at a family practice in Exton as well as the Coatesville VA, but spent the majority of her career (28 years) in Pottstown. She enjoys geriatric medicine, women’s health, and managing chronic diseases.
Joyce is married to her husband, David, and has lived in Downingtown for the past 38 years. She has two children, Diana, an interior designer who specializes in healthcare, and Dan, a teacher/coach at Collegium Charter School/DT West. She also has two granddaughters, Rowan and Emma, who are the loves of her life. In Joyce’s spare time, she enjoys gardening, music, books on tape, crime series, and, of course, PSU football and Philly sports!
Joyce looks forward to helping patients obtain optimal health and well-being!
