Doctors

Darin Paulson, OD
Dr. Paulson was born in Colfax, grew up in Rosalia, and received his undergraduate degree from Washington StateUniversity. He received his doctor of optometry degree from Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Oregon. After completing his residency training at the State University of New York in Manhattan, Dr. Paulson returned to the Portland area where he joined a private practice and served part-time as an attending doctor for Pacific University's vision clinics. In 1997 Dr. Paulson accepted a full-time faculty appointment at Pacific where he taught courses in the optometric curriculum, and served as director of one of the school's vision clinics. Since moving to Pullman in 2001, Dr. Paulson has been an active member of the Optometric Physicians of Washington, the Colfax Rotary Club and is serving as a volunteer member of the Palouse Industries Board of Directors. Dr. Paulson's areas of optometric interest are contact lenses and management of ocular disease.

Suzanne Scott, OD
Dr. Scott, a native of Oregon, graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry in 1994. After completing a residency in vision therapy at State University of New York, she returned to a faculty appointment at Pacific University. While there she taught courses in clinical procedures and served as the Chief of the Pediatric Service for the college vision clinics. She has served as a member of a National Board of Examiners in Optometry. She is an active member of the Pullman Kiwanis Club. Dr. Scott's areas of optometric interest and specialty are pediatrics and vision therapy.

Staff :: Pullman Office

Lougene Plunkett
Office Manager

With over thirty years of experience in the field, Lougene is an expert at frame adjustment and repair. She is the familiar, friendly face of the office. Lougene is knowledgeable about most local insurance plans and can help you understand your vision care benefits. She has received certification as an AOA paraoptometric assistant.

Brandy Hardy
Patient Care Specialist

Brandy 's friendly personality will put you at ease as she guides you through your eyecare visit. With a background in hairstyling and nursing, she has the perfect blend of medical and fashion skills to help you leave our office looking and seeing great.

Karen Nesler
Patient Care Specialist

Karen will welcome you with a smile and make you feel at ease with her efficiency and professionalism. Her previous experience as a medical technician makes her very comfortable working and talking with patients. She will make sure the doctors get all the pertinent information to help address the reason for your eyecare visit.

Staff :: Colfax Office

Anna Scoles
Patient Care Manager

A model of efficiency and competence, Anna can help with all areas of your eyecare visit. With 10 years of experience in the optometric field, she can help you select the best frame for your face and prescription, teach you to insert and remove contact lenses and discuss the details of your insurance coverage. Her friendly personality will make your visit enjoyable. She has received AOA certification as a paraoptometric technician.

Eric Willett
Office Manager

Eric has a professional demeanor that will help you feel comfortable during your eyecare visit. He is dedicated to helping you find appropriate and stylish eyewear and helping you understand your insurance benefits. He has received AOA certification as a paraoptometric technician.

Carla Bezdicek
Patient Care Specialist

With her sweet and caring personality, Carla will naturally take good care of you during your visit. Her attention to detail will help ensure all of your eyecare needs are met.