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Family MedicineMy philosophy for treating patients is always to put the patient first, actively listen to them and provide patient-centered care while following the best practices in evidence-based medicine. Obtaining and performing a comprehensive history and physical examination determines the best way to improve patient care and outcomes.
After graduating as a nationally certified physician assistant, I started my career in Pottsville in 1983. Highlights of my career include being the founding Graduate Physician Assistant Program Director at DeSales University and the Penn State College of Medicine. I have continued to practice hospital-based medicine throughout my 40-year career and have served as the Medical/Surgical House Staff Officer. My career has provided opportunities in internal medicine, sports medicine and family medicine and has allowed me to care for underserved populations. I am also a distinguished fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
I received a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from St. Francis University in Loretto, PA, a Master of Health Services Administration from St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn, New York and a Doctor of Medical Science from the University of Lynchburg in Virginia. I participated in the Harvard Macy Health Professions Scholar Program, where I was an adjunct faculty member.
In addition, I was a tenured professor at DeSales University, an Associate Professor of Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine, an Assistant Clinical Professor at Hahnemann/Drexel in Philadelphia and an Assistant Clinical Professor at St. Francis University.
Married for more than 40 years, I am the mother of two sons and a daughter and the grandmother of three darling granddaughters. Away from work, I enjoy being at the beach in Delaware and spending time with friends and family.
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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“Christine Bruce is a professional with knowledge and experience that leads with compassion and confidence of human nature. She has encouraged me to exercise more and modify my diet in a kind manner. She's also a Notre Dame fan!”
June 26, 2025
“Office and staff wonderful.”
June 22, 2025
“Christine Bruce has always been courteous and understanding of any concerns regarding my health. I feel as if she truly listens and cares. I am very pleased with the service I receive from Christine and the whole staff at St. Luke's.”
June 15, 2025
“Thank you.”
June 13, 2025
“Christine Bruce always listens and validates my concerns and walks/talks me through a plan to improve things that I want/need to improve. She is knowledgeable and compassionate. I have referred friends and family to her without hesitation.”
June 11, 2025
“Chris Bruce is always professional and has my best interest. I will continue to recommend Her to anyone who is looking for a Physician. St Luke's is very lucky to have Her on Staff!”
June 9, 2025
“I love Dr Bruce”
June 9, 2025
“I highly recommend Chris Bruce, PA, she is extremely knowledgeable, caring and takes the time to listen to any concerns. Office staff is very courteous as well.”
June 7, 2025
“Was the first time at this office and I was very pleased.”
June 7, 2025
“This appointment was my initial visit with Dr. Bruce.I had emergency surgery on 04/05/25.I am changing to Dr. Bruce as my primary care provider.I am very satisfied with her, I feel fortunate to have her as my Physician.”
May 4, 2025
“Very satisfied”
May 4, 2025
“Chris Bruce gives a very good exam , and listens when you have questions.”
April 29, 2025
“If it wasn't for Dr Chris I do not know where I would be. She has helped me in ways no other doctor has. She really goes above and beyond and walks me through everything step by step without hesitation. She makes sure I understand everything before I leave.”
April 25, 2025
“This was my first visit with the provider.. Prior to my visit she reviewed my health history and was very well prepared , asked me specific questions about my health, reviewed my medications and other providers I'm seeing to make sure I'm receiving the best OVERALL care possible.. Higjhly Recommend Christine Bruce as a primary care doctor!!”
April 21, 2025
“Chris Bruce and the Team at GSL are fantastic, very thorough and kind. I feel that my health questions and concerns are addressed In a kind and professional manner. Thank you”
April 21, 2025
“Dr. Bruce is the best doctor I have ever had. She is supportive, educates me and always us easy to talk to.”
April 19, 2025
“I'm happy that I have a family doctor now”
April 11, 2025
“I've never had a bad experience with this practice.”
April 10, 2025
“Christine is always available - understanding - empathetic and supportive.”
April 10, 2025
“Dr. Bruce is the best health care provider ever. I travel more than an hour each way to see her. I will continue to do this because she is smart, thoughtful, a great listener and the best health provider I could ever wish for. The people in the office are smart and very helpful, they are always solid professionals. It is very important to me that Dr. Bruce is able to spend the amount of time necessary to address my health concerns, I appreciate and am loyal to Dr. Bruce because she focuses on my best health outcomes. Thank you.”
April 9, 2025
“This was my first visit with the dr., thus the reason not having my health records”
April 4, 2025
“Christine Bruce was very thorough and took her time with getting to know me. I didn't feel at all rushed and appreciated the time she took with me. She is a great provider!”
March 27, 2025
“Christine is Very kind and comfortable to be around”
March 15, 2025
“Always have a excellent visit with Christine Bruce”
March 9, 2025
“I switched to this provider two years ago and couldn't be happier. Christine Bruce is the best I have ever had. She takes her time and explains things. Since going to her and through her guidance, I have lost 100 pounds lowered my A1C and am moving in the right direction health wise. In fact myself,my husband, my daughter and my granddaughter see her and my cousin also goes to this practice and sees Dr. Bavaria. Thank you for putting Christine Bruce into our lives.”
March 2, 2025
“This cisit was a 3 month check up. I had questions answered about bloodwork and my recent sleep study .”
March 1, 2025
“Being a new patient, I am so satisfied with my recent visit with Christine Bruce.. I already have a lot of confidence in her. I am looking forward to her taking care of my medical needs.”
February 25, 2025
“Dr Bruce is the first doctor I've been to as an adult that actually had reviewed my chart before my visit and knew my medical history as I was in the office. Every other time I've ever gone to the doctor it felt rushed, like the doctor didn't know who I was or why I was there even if I've seen that doctor numerous times before. I haven't felt like a doctor cared like that since my pediatrician that knew me from age 5-20 and that was just a first impression of Dr Bruce. I'm really looking forward to being under her care.”
February 24, 2025
“I had problems with my original provider so switched to this one! Wish I would have done it earlier!! Very nice, explained EVERYTHING! I am so excited I finally found someone who cared!”
February 21, 2025
“Provider is very kind, understanding, and reassuring.”
February 10, 2025
“Am a new patient, very satisfied and pleased with my new provider.”
February 7, 2025
“Dr.Christine always listens”
January 27, 2025
“Chris always gives good medical advice”
January 26, 2025
“Very good experience. Dr. Bruce is a good listener and makes very good health recommendations.”
January 24, 2025
“Dr Christine truly cares about her clients; she really goes above and beyond; she took the time I needed to listen to me and come up with a game plan. Had it not been for her I feel I wouldn't be where I am. I can't praise her enough everyone needs a doctor like her.”
January 17, 2025
“My husband and I are so grateful for Chris Bruce and the care we receive from her. With her knowledge and compassion, we feel respected and heard. Over the past few years, we have built a wonderful doctor/patient relationship.”
January 16, 2025
“I feel very happy with my doctor thank you”
January 10, 2025
“Christine Bruce is a very thorough provider and I highly recommend her to others”
January 6, 2025
“All good”
January 2, 2025
“Chris is always kind and very informative!She goes above and beyond for all Her patients! I will continue to recommend Her to anyone in need of care! Thank you Chris!”
December 12, 2024
“Christine was professional and personally compassionate noticing my nervousness. I would have appreciated a prescription for a head cold.”
December 5, 2024
“Christine Bruce is an excellent health care provider”
December 5, 2024
“Dr Bruce is wonderful,she explains everything. She is caring and the BEST Family Doctor I ever had in my 69 years Highly recommend her to everyone and The St Luke System of Health Care”
December 1, 2024
“I had a wonderful experience with the care giver Christine Bruce very caring and thoughtful I felt better physically and emotionally after my visit”
November 26, 2024
“Christine is awesome. She listened to me and spent time to get to know me and my health journey. Love her!”
November 20, 2024
“I was very pleased with the visit with Christine Bruce”
November 15, 2024
“Service was excellent. I decided to have this provider Christine Brue as my Family Doctor in the future. I made an appointment for my 2025 Medicare evaluation.”
November 15, 2024
“Christine Bruce is a really nice woman she helps out about what she recommends for anything. She does a really good job. And, she is a sweet person. And, she is amazing and very polite .”
November 4, 2024
“It was my first time meeting this doctor. A friend recommended Christine Bruce and she was everything that my friend said. My doctor is retiring and I am so glad I chose Christine. I feel that she really cares about her patients.”
November 3, 2024
“Just keep doing what you're doingit works”
October 30, 2024
“Dr. Bruce is absolutely the best doctor I have ever had. She listens to everything I have to say and is incredibly knowledgeable. She is able to explain everything in ways that it is easy to understand. She is always on time and takes me in as soon as she can. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a doctor.”
October 27, 2024
“Great team at the office of Christine Bruce. love them all and they will be missed. Wish I didn't have to move.”
October 24, 2024
“My provider CHRISTINE BRUCE is wonderful and very caring..”
October 17, 2024
“Dr Bruce is the best doctor I've ever had!!!”
October 17, 2024
“The best doctor I have ever seen, please keep her!!!!!”
October 17, 2024
“Highly recommend Dr Bruce. She is wonderful.”
October 14, 2024
“Chris Bruce is my primary care doctor. I have been her patient for many years, long before she transferred to St. Luke's. I live an hour and a half away from the Pottsville facility. I see Chris Bruce because she is absolutely the best primary care physician; she is an intelligent, thoughtful, conscientious and compassionate doctor. In spite of the travel time - I am fortunate to have Chris Bruce as my doctor.”
October 9, 2024
“This was actually our initial office visit to Christine Bruce. We found her to be thorough and willing to listen. She took the necessary time with us.”
October 9, 2024
“Very pleased and impressed with Dr Bruce ,she explained everything and made me feel confidentThat she would help keep me in the best possible health going forward. Would highly recommend Dr Bruce and St Luke's Family Practice Facility in Pottsville”
September 8, 2024
5.0 RATING
“Excellent provider!”
June 29, 2025