Health Center

Staff

Main Office

Health Center

121st & Park Ave. Tacoma, WA 98447
253-535-7337

Staff

Susanna Doll, PA-C

Physician Assistant/Clinic Director

253-535-7337Office Location
Biography:

I love to garden and read. Currently, I'm a bicycle enthusiast. My two kids are no longer teenagers. I really enjoy my job because PLU students are so great! I like that the Health Center is a safe and welcoming place.

Education:
  • B.S., State University of New York, Stoney Brook, 1975
  • P.A., State University of New York, Stoney Brook, 1975
Areas of Emphasis:
  • V.A. Medical Center 1975-1993, PLU Student Health Center 1993-present

Robert Alston, MD

Supervising Physician

253-535-7337Office Location and Hours
Biography:

I have been married for almost 40 years and have four sons--all college age and beyond. I enjoy fly fishing and tying, biking, hiking and a good restaurant. I am the Physician Director for Camp Leo, a summer camp for children with Diabetes.

Education:
  • B.S., University of Washington, 1970
  • M.D., University of Washington, 1974
  • Family Practice Residency, University of Washington, 1977
Areas of Emphasis:
  • Family Practice Summit View Clinic 1977-present, Consulting M.D. PLU Student Health Center 2001-present

Taryn DeJardine, LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse

253-535-7337Office Location
Biography:

I enjoy the outdoors, extreme sports, helping people, and caring for animals in my free time.

Education:
  • B.S., Washington State University, 2001
  • LPN, Clover Park Technical College, 2004

Sherwin Ferguson, ARNP

Nurse Practioner

253-535-7337Office Location and Hours
Biography:

I love partnering with students to assess health needs and treatment plan development. My passions outside of nursing and my family are varied and include: outdoor activities, art appreciation, wine tasting and travel. My husband and I have two artistic daughters who are out of high school. We are building a log home near Mt. Rainier.

Education:
  • B.S.N., University of Pennsylvania, 1979
  • M.S.N., Loyola University of Chicago, 1987
  • F.N.P., Pacific Lutheran University, 1999
Areas of Emphasis:
  • Highline C.C. instructor 1990-1992, Federal Way School District Nurse 1993-1999, PLU Student Health Center 1993-present

Rich Gailey, PA-C

Physician Assistant

253-535-7337Office Hours
Biography:

I love to read, especially novels and newspapers. I am interested in current events and politics. I am a gardener and bore my children when traveling with visits to gardens and nurseries.

Education:
  • B.S., University of Iowa, 1977
  • B.S., P.A., Baylor College of Medicine, 1980
Areas of Emphasis:
  • Alaska Native Health Service 1981-1983, WCC 1983-1985, Group Health Cooperative 1985-present, PLU Student Health Center & Counseling Center 2006-present

Laurie Rogers, PA-C

Physician Assistant

253-535-7337Office Location
Biography:

I like sports, to travel, garden, read, and laugh. I am married with two almost grown children and lots of pets.

Education:
  • B.S., Washington State University, 1975
  • B.S., P.A., , Baylor College of Medicine, 1980
Areas of Emphasis:
  • Alaska Native Health Service 1981-1983, WCC 1883-1985, Group Health Cooperative 1986-2003, PLU Student Health Center 2003-present

Doreen Splinter, CMA

Senior Administrative Assistant

253-535-7337Office Location
Biography:

I like to camp, travel, read, do yard work, and spend time with my two almost grown children and extended family.

Education:
  • C.M.A, Pierce County Community College,
Areas of Emphasis:
  • Ophthalmology Assistant 5 years, Family Practice Office Manager/MA 20 years, PLU Student Health Center 2003-present