Eric Suoja is a certified physician’s assistant who has worked 20 years in urgent care, seeing patients primarily for acute ailments and injuries. To this day he still looks forward to going to work and helping patients with their medical problems.
Patient education is very important to him – this was ingrained in him during his initial training as a physical therapist – and he endeavors to help patients fully understand their medical condition and treatment options. He encourages questions and is always available after the visit by phone to help clarify things.
Areas of Interest
- Urgent Care
- Occupational Medicine
- Patient Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Physical Therapy with Honors, University of Montana (1993 to 1995)
Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Clinical Health Services, University of Washington (2000-2002)
Physician Assistant Training & Certification (PA-C), 3.7 GPA, University of Washington MEDEX Northwest (2000 to 2002)
Fun Stuff
Mr. Suoja grew up in Homer and attended Homer High School. He worked on set nets sites in Prince William Sound and Bristol Bay during the summers to pay for college and practiced physical therapy in the Mat-Su Valley before going to PA school. Today he loves to snow bike, mountain bike, boat, fish, and hunt in Prince William Sound.
Karrie Young is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She loves empowering patients to improve their health and achieve positive outcomes. Using her experience, skill, and knowledge – as both a practitioner and mother of three – she works together with patients to improve their quality of life, the ultimate goal.
Ms. Young was born and raised in Alaska and is a proud graduate of Ravenwood Elementary, Gruening Middle School, and Chugiak High. She left Alaska for eight years to pursue her education then moved back home to serve her hometown community. She’s been with PCA in Eagle River for more than a decade and looks forward to serving her neighbors for many years to come.
Special Interests
- Family Medicine
- Women’s Health
- Pediatrics, including Special Needs
- Urgent Care
Education & Memberships
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Suma Cum Laude, University of Iowa
- Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN), Suma Cum Laude, University of Iowa
- Member, Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society of Nursing
Fun Stuff
Ms. Young loves everything outside – hiking, skiing, snow machining, spending time at remote cabins, and traveling with her husband, three kids, family and friends. Above all, she loves being involved in her children’s activities and events, including volunteering at school, sports events and performances.
Dr. Bustad diagnoses, monitors, and treats a variety of heart conditions, blood vessels and the cardiovascular system as a whole. Sample conditions treated include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Bustad also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education
- Medical Degree, MD (1972), University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle WA
- Residency, University of North Carolina
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
