As most of you are aware, I have been gradually moving toward a retirement date for the past several years. It looks like that date is set now, my last day in the office will be May 29, 2025. As many of you know, my wife Debbie retired from the Premier billing department a few years ago, so it is probably my turn now. I want to thank all of you for sharing and trusting me and my team with your medical care over the past years, many of you for much of the 40 years I have been in practice. I especially want to thank you for adjusting to my reduced work schedule over the past few years. I have had the pleasure of spending more time with personal goals, time with my family, and traveling as a result. I am also deeply grateful to my fellow medical providers and team who have stepped up to help fill the gaps my reduced schedule has created. For those of you who have seen Shannon or Leslie in the past, you will be pleased to know they will still be working at the Village location. It is also my pleasure to welcome Dr. Jennifer Hartman to the Village, who will also be available as an option for your ongoing care. The paragraph below will help fully explain your health care transition options going forward.
As a few patients have already reminded me, this is not really a formal goodbye, as many of you will still cross paths with Debbie and I in neighborhoods, restaurants, entertainment venues and maybe even a disc golf course or two for hopefully many years to come. Stay active, keep up with any ongoing health care needs, and please remember to reach out to the office for help or questions whenever needed. We wish you the very best in your personal and health lives.
– Dr. Mark and Debbie Dawson
Care Team:
Shannon Drachenberg, PA-C
Shannon was born and raised in Round Rock, TX. She went to the University of Texas at Austin for undergrad and then graduated with honors with her Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Shannon has been a part of the PFP care team since 2011. She lives in Dripping Springs with her husband and two sons.
She enjoys the challenge and diversity of family practice, getting to know her patients, and treating all ages. Her interests include spending time with family, serving others in the community, being outdoors, reading, and the Texas Longhorns.
Care Philosophy
Shannon Drachenberg, PA-C, enjoys the challenge and diversity of working in family practice and is committed to serving patients of all ages. Special interests include preventative medicine and managing common conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes. She believes that listening to and partnering with her patients when making medical decisions are the keys to a long-lasting, trusted provider-patient relationship. Her scope of practice includes same-day acute complaints, evaluating and treating common illnesses, comprehensive wellness exams, and managing chronic conditions.
Education
Undergraduate: University of Texas at Austin
Medical: UT Health Science Center at San Antonio
Affiliations
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Central Texas PA Society
Texas Academy of Physician Assistants
Honors and Awards
Alpha Eta Honor Society Member
UTHSCSA
Leslie Brice, PA-C
Leslie moved to Austin in 1982. She graduated with honors from UT Austin with a BA in Biology and worked for Dr. Dawson for several years as a medical assistant before going back to school. She graduated with honors from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio with her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies.
She and her husband Matt have been together since 2006 and have one son named Jaxon. She is an avid runner and animal lover. Her interests include live music, cooking, and spending time with her family and three dogs.
Care Philosophy
Leslie believes in a comprehensive approach to healthcare. She feels it is important to take a team approach when practicing medicine. The patient is the most important member of the team and caring for the patient is the job of the medical home. She hopes to form a lasting relationship with her patients through open communication and respect for their concerns. Her mission is to promote a healthy lifestyle and provide high-quality compassionate care.