Student Health Center

Meet the Staff

Susana Doll, PA-C
Education:	BS, PA, State University of NY, Stony Brook  1975
Certification:	PA-C, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Professional Experience:	VA Medical Center  1975-1993 PLU Student Health Center 1993-present
Who is she?	I love to garden and read.  Currently, I'm a bicycle enthusiast.  My 2 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.
Laurie Rogers, PA-C
Education:	BS, Washington State University   1975 BS, PA, Baylor College of Medicine   1980
Certification:	PA-C, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Professional Experience:	Alaska Native Health Service 1981-83 Washington  Corrections Center 1983-85 Group Health Cooperative 1986-2003 PLU Student Health Center 2003-present
Who is she?	I like to travel, garden, read and laugh. I am married and have 2 almost grown children and lots of pets.
Robert Alston, MD
Education:	BS, University of Washington   1970 MD, University of Washington 1974 Family Medicine Residency, U.W. 1977
Certification:	American Academy of Family Practice Board Certified / Fellow Associate, Washington State Medical Society & Pierce County Medical Society Professional Member, Am. Diabetes Soc.
Professional Experience:	Private practice--Summit View Clinic, Puyallup   1977-present Consulting MD @ PLU Student Health Center   2001-present Physician Director for Camp Leo (Camp for Children with Diabetes)   1994-present
Who is he?	I have been married for over 35 years & have 4  boys--all college age and beyond.  I enjoy fly fishing & tying, rafting, biking, hiking and a good restaurant.
Sherwin Ferguson, ARNP
Education:	BSN, University of Pennsylvania  1979 MSN, Loyola University of Chicago  1987 FNP, Pacific Lutheran University  1999
Certification:	ANCC Board Certification as Family Nurse Practitioner RN, ARNP, Washington State Department of Health
Professional Experience:	Children's Hospital of Philadelphia  1979-1982 Loyola University of Chicago Student Health  1982-86 Mary Bridge Children's Hospital  1988-89 Highline Community College, Instructor  1990-92 Federal Way School District, School Nurse  1993-99 PLU Student Health Center  1993-1998, 1999-present
Who is she?	I love partnering with students to assess health needs and treatment plan development.  My passions outside of nursing and my family are varied including:  outdoor activities and sports, gardening, art appreciation, wine tasting and travel.  My husband and I have two artistic, creative daughters who are out of high school.  We are building a log home near Mt. Rainier.
Rich Gailey, PA-C
Education:	BS, University of Iowa  1977 BS, PA, Baylor College of Medicine  1980
Certification:	PA-C, National Commission on                    Certification of Physician Assistants
Professional Experience:	Alaska Native Health Service  1981-83 Washington Corrections Center  1983-85 Group Health Cooperative  1985-present
Who is he?	I love to read expecially 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.
Rose Burmester, LPN
Education:	Wash. State University--pre-nursing Motherhood Bates Vocational Institute
Certification:	LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse CLA, Certified Laboratory Assistant
Professional Experience:	Laboratory Technician--11 years Nurse in hospital, urgent care, and family practice settings--22 years
Who is she?	I love my nursing career, especially working with PLU students at the Health Center.  During my leisure time I enjoy traveling with my husband, Ed.  We have 3 grown children and 2 granddaughters.
Rick Cooley, LPN
Education	Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center, School of Nursing Denver, CO.   1974
Certification:	LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse
Professional Experience:	US Army Clinical Specialist (LPN)--20 years. Retired. Group Health Cooperative, Family Practice and Orthopedics--13 years
Who is he?	I have enjoyed my 30 years as a LPN.  I have been all over the world in many nursing situations.  I will enjoy working with the students during their years at PLU.  My passions are woodworking and traveling.
Doreen Splinter
Education:	Pierce Community College
Certification:	Certified Medical Assistant
Professional Experience:	Ophthamology for 5 years Family Practice for 20 years
Who is she?	I like to camp, travel, read, do yard work and watch my childrens'sports activities. I have 2 children in college.