VUSHC is staffed by physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and a lab technician.
Our nurse practitioners are advanced-degree providers who have many years of experience meeting the health care needs of university students. Nurse practitioners are able to write prescriptions and provide care under physician supervision.
Our physicians are each board-certified in their specialty, are clinical faculty at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center and work closely with the nurse practitioners to provide care for our patients here at VUSHC.
Meet Our Team
Physicians
Louise Hanson, MDDirector, Student Health Center
Internal Medicine
Office Hours: M-Th, Fri AM
Dr. Hanson completed her undergraduate degree at Cornell University and then came to Vanderbilt University for medical school, residency and chief residency in Internal Medicine. After several years in private practice in Nashville, she then moved to the Student Health Center in 1998, and became the medical director in July 2007. As an internist, her main clinical interests include asthma and allergies, hypertension, and management of other chronic health conditions. Dr. Hanson is married with two young children. Outside of work she enjoys playing and watching sports.
Joan D. Gorden, MDInternal Medicine
Office Hours: Tuesday 12:30-4:30 p.m. & all day Wednesday and Friday
Dr. Gorden received her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Minnesota. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, WA. She joined the Student Health Center in 2010.
Ursula Whalen, MDInternal Medicine
Office Hours: Thursday and Friday
Dr. Whalen received her bachelor’s degree from Boston College and her medical degree from Wake Forest University. She completed her residency and chief residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She has worked at the SHC since 2010.
Jonna Whitman, MDFamily Practice, Chief of Clinical Services
Office Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Dr. Whitman received her undergraduate degree from Williams College which included a junior year study abroad at Oxford University. She received her medical degree from University of Virginia School of Medicine. She was co-chief resident during her family medicine residency at the University of Michigan. She has worked at the SHC since 2005. She is married with two children.
Megan Gaffney Bowles, MDInternal Medicine
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
Dr. Bowles received her undergraduate and medical degrees from Georgetown University. She completed her internal medicine residency at Vanderbilt Medical Center where she was also chief resident. She has worked at the SHC since 2007. She is married and has three sons.
David Liddle, MD
Sports Medicine
Office Hours: Mon p.m., Thur. a.m.
Dr. Liddle is a fellow in the Department of Sports Medicine. He has worked with the SHC since 2011.
Amy Valet, MD
Dermatology
Office Hours: Wednesdays during the academic year
Dr. Valet has worked with the SHC since 2011.
Nurse Practitioners
Matthew Bumbalough, APRN-BC
Manager of Patient Care Services
Mr. Bumbalough attended Lipscomb University and received his MSN from Vanderbilt University. He has worked at the SHC since 2011.
Kathy Jantz, APRN-BCFamily Nurse Practitioner
Office Hours : Mon/Tue/Thurs/Fri
Ms. Jantz received her RN diploma from Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She received her undergraduate degree from Villanova University and her MSN from Indiana University. She has worked at the SHC since 1991. She has a son and daughter.
Gwyn Welch, APRN-BCFamily Nurse Practitioner
Office Hours: Mon/Wed/Thur/Fri
Mrs. Welch received her undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee and her MSN from Vanderbilt. She has worked at the SHC since 2001. She is married and has two children.
Shanita Coleman-Dockery, APRN-BCFamily Nurse Practitioner
Office Hours: Full time
Mrs. Coleman-Dockery received her undergraduate degree from Fisk University and her MSN from Vanderbilt. She has worked at the SHC since 2006. She is married and has two children.
Lilya Raymond, APRN-BC
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Office Hours : Mon/Tue/Thurs/Fri
Mrs. Raymond attended American University for her bachelor’s degree. She then attended Johns Hopkins for her nursing and master’s of nursing degrees. She has been at the Student Health Center since 2009.
Alison DeHart, APRN-BC
Family Nurse Practitioner
Office Hours : Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri
Ms. DeHart received her BSN in nursing from Middle Tennessee State University. She received her MSN from Vanderbilt University. She has been with the Student Health Center since 2011.
Wendi Butler, APRN-BC
Family Nurse Practitioner
Office Hours : Full Time
Mrs. Butler received her Bachelors of Science degree from Austin Peay State University and her MSN from Tennessee State University. She has worked at the SHC since 2011.
Nursing Staff
Jane Dale, LPNStaff Nurse
Mrs. Dale is one of the nurses who checks in students before they see a provider. She is married and the mother and grandmother of two. She has worked at the SHC since 2002.
Vicki Golden, LPNStaff Nurse
Ms. Golden is in charge of allergy shots given to the students. She has been an LPN since 1978 and has completed classes at MTSU with an emphasis in Health Education. Vicki has a daughter and a son and loves to spend time with her 3 grandchildren. She also attends church, loves to travel, and has interest in Art history and geneology. She has worked at the Student Health Center since 1997.
Tammy Mitchell, RNStaff Nurse
Mrs. Mitchell graduated from Aquinas College. She has been at the Student Health Center since 2011.
Penny Meek, BA, LPNStaff Nurse
Ms. Meek received her Bachelor’s from Trevecca Nazerene University in Nashville. She is in charge of immunizations and is the nurse for Drs. Hanson and Whitman. Penny enjoys gardening and does mission work near and far. She also loves children. She has a son. Penny has been at the SHC since 2000.
Melanie Turner, LPN
Staff Nurse
Ms. Turner attended David Lipscomb University and received her nursing license in 1996. Melanie has been at the SHC since 2010.
Laura Wilson, MLT, ASCP
Laboratory Technician
Mrs. Wilson is in charge of the lab services performed at the SHC. She has also received her medical coding certificate. She is married and the mother of a son and daughter. She has worked at the SHC since 2002.
Stephanie Dozier, LPN
Staff Nurse
Ms. Dozier graduated from Tennessee Technology Center and has over 5 years of nursing experience. She has been at the Student Health Center since 2011.
Nutritional Services
Janell Pendergrass Clinical Dietician
Office Hours: Wed 12:30 -4 p.m.
Janell is a clinical dietician in the Nutrition Services Department of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Her specialty is eating disorders. She works part-time with the SHC during the school year. She has worked with the SHC since 2000.
Jessica Bennett
Clinical Dietician
Office Hours: Tue 1-3 p.m.
Ms. Bennett has worked with the SHC since 2011.
Administrative Support
Jennifer Swails-Wenger, MS, MBA Administrative Director
Jen graduated from Cornell College with degrees in political science, German and biology. She completed her graduate work at the University of Iowa in preventive medicine and environmental health with an emphasis in epidemiology. She is Sergeant of Arms of the Southern College Health Association. She has worked at the SHC since 2001.
Rose Hearn
Administrative Assistant to Directors
Rose is in charge of reimbursements, disbursements and deposits of the SHC. She is married and has one son. She has worked at the SHC since 1995.
Kristina Miller
Middle Office Manager, Insurance Liaison
Ms. Miller manages the main administrative office of the Student Health Center. Ms. Miller is also the insurance liaison in coordination with the Gallagher Koster student health insurance. She is the person to contact on campus if you have student health insurance questions. She has worked at the SHC since 2008.
Jeanell Wade Patient Service Representative, Referral Specialist
Jeanell is a graduate of TSU and has been on the Student Health Center team since 2009.
Kimberly Anderson
Patient Service Representative
She has worked at the SHC since 2009.
Keiarra Hobbs Patient Service Representative
Keiarra attended Middle Tennessee State University and has worked at the SHC since 2011.
Nikki McKinzie Patient Service Representative
Nikki has worked at the SHC since 2011.
Ida Houston
Patient Service Representative
Ms. Houston attended the University of Toledo. She has worked at the SHC since 2010.
Vijay Pandya
Custodial Worker / Transport
Mr. Pandya is responsible for errands in our clinic. He is often the person who transports students to the medical center for the emergency room, x-rays, etc. He is a native of India. He is married and has two children. He has worked at the SHC since 1996.