Clinic Staff
DOC services are not available to the public.
Please visit Deschutes County Health Services for public services.
Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC) serves enrollees in the County Employee Benefits Plan--employees, spouses, dependents, COBRA-coverage, and retirees of Deschutes County or COIC with primary care, minor acute and urgent care. The DOC practitioners serve adults and children of ages five years and older for Well Child appointments, or of ages two years and older for illness and medical care.
Doug Thomas, Physician Assistant
Doug has been a physician assistant for over 19 years. His prior work experience includes cardiology, otolaryngology, primary care, and emergency medicine. Doug completed his undergraduate education at Oregon State University and went on to work as an EMT for four years before entering the Physician Assistant Program at the University of Utah, School of Medicine in Salt Lake City.
Teresa Cousineau, physician assistant
Teresa grew up in western New York and attended undergraduate school at Plattsburg State College, majoring in biology with a minor in chemistry. She received her Physician Assistant degree from the School of Allied Health at SUNY Stonybrook, on Long Island, NY. After graduation she moved to Seattle and practiced in primary care for 7 years. Although a New York native, she considers the Pacific Northwest her home. She has been practicing in Bend over 20 years, primarily in urgent care but also neurology and dermatology. She feels it is a privilege to provide care for patients and guide them on their medical journey to achieve their best possible health outcomes. She believes patient education is paramount in enabling patients to make informed decisions and ensure treatment success.
Nick baszler, health center manager, rn
Nick has been a Registered Nurse since 2007. He recently moved to Central Oregon after getting married. He is a native Oregonian and does not see himself living anywhere else. He loves the outdoors in any fashion, particularly while hunting in wilderness areas and any new adventures. He also enjoys sports and loves to watch the Atlanta Braves hit homers.
JENNIFER MCGINNIS, LPN
Jennifer has been a nurse since 1991. She moved to Central Oregon in 1998 and loves the Pacific Northwest. She has worked in various settings including women’s health, labor and delivery, urgent care, and family care. When not nursing, she is a proud chef, chauffer, counselor, teacher, coach, and referee to four amazing kids.
Bobbie Vansickle, ncma
Bobbie is a NCMA, National Certified Medical Assistant. She graduated from Chemeketa Community College in 2015. She moved to Central Oregon in 2017 from the Willamette Valley. Bobbie has work experience in Family Care, Pediatrics, OB/GYN and Urgent care. She enjoys the outdoors, hunting and fishing. She is married and has two sons.
