K. Francis Lee

M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Lee is an established general and laparoscopic surgeon in Western Massachusetts. He has been practicing in the Greater Springfield area for over thirteen years. As a member of Hampden County Physician Associates, he has developed the Skin and Vein Care Center in response to popular demand from area patients and referring physicians.

He received his undergraduate education from Stanford University, Palo Alto, California; his medical education from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; and his postgraduate training from Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, and Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia.

Dr. Lee's great interest and expertise in skin and vein conditions developed over the past 21 years since graduating from medical school. His experience grew out of his active surgical practice in general surgery, emergency surgery, and palliative (end-of-life) care. Dr. Lee has over 50 peer-reviewed journal publications, two books in surgical resident education, and a number of review articles and chapters in text books.

He has certification and recertification from the American Board of Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in good standing and a number of other professional societies. He serves on a number of national task forces and committees in the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. He has served as the Chief of Trauma Services in the past at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, which received its verification as a Level I Trauma Center during his tenure in 1996. He has received a number of awards and grants, including the W. K. Kellogg Foundation National Fellowship, recognized for his mid-career professional achievements and leadership.

Lesley Bolduc

PA-C / Physician Assistant

Lesley received her Bachelors degree in health sciences at Springfield College and then went on to finish her Masters degree and completed her Physicians Assistant program. She is board certified by the state of Massachusetts to practice under the supervision of Dr. Lee. She has been recruited by Dr. Lee specifically because of her gifted technical skills, cosmetically superior wound outcomes and care and concern for the patients. Lesley performs many of the minor surgeries in the office and is loved by her patients for her skills and her personality.

Tina Hawley

R.N. / Practice Manager / Wound Care Specialist / Certified Laser Therapy

Tina is a 1980 graduate of Baystate Medical Center School of Nursing in Springfield, MA. She has been a Registered Nurse for 28 years. Tina was employed for 26 years at Baystate Medical Center before joining HCPA. Her background includes a variety of areas, such as Critical Care (member of the Burn team), Intermediate Care, Transplant team member (caring for the first kidney transplant patient at Baystate Medical Center) and for many years in surgical nursing. Tina has completed studies in wound care. She is certified in Venous access, CPR and Aesthetic Laser care. She remains active in keeping abreast of the latest advances in her areas of expertise.  In the office Tina operates the Aesthetic Laser program and also assists in the endovenous laser treatments for varicose veins. She also runs the Wound Care department of the Surgical division, and oversees the general operations as the Practice Manager. Tina enjoys assisting patients to achieve the very best outcomes available to them. Her clinical expertise, professionalism, and deep concern for her patients seldom go unnoticed by her patients and their families.

Chris Burke

Receptionist / Administrative Supervisor

Chris has been working as a receptionist for the last 13 years, with a certificate in CPR and Medical Terminology. She joined HCPA in 2001 and has been a friendly and warm face to all patients entering our practice.  As a front-office supervisor, Chris' friendly welcome and maturity sets the tone for the Center, described by some patients as a "family."  Her pleasant competence is often noted by the visiting patients and their famlies. 

Alexia Bland

Medical Assistant / Laser Treatment Coordinator

Alexia is a graduate of Branford Hall and holds a certificate in Medical Assisting. Alexia is CPR certified. Alexia is responsible for assisting in office procedures, helping patients during their office visits, and scheduling the endovenous laser treatments. The last task is a very complex process involving detailed dealings with the insurance plans. Fortunately, Alexia is very competent in this area, and she receives great satisfaction in helping the people she comes in contact with. She always tries to make it a pleasant experience for those who come through our doors or those whom she  communicates with over the phone.

Melissa McCollaum

Medical Assistant / Surgical Coordinator

Melissa is also a graduate of Sanford Brown in Springfield, MA.  Melissa is certified in CPR and First Aid.  Melissa assists in minor procedures in the office, provides care for patients during their office visits, and coordinates scheduling of surgeries for Dr. Lee.   Competent and pleasant, she is instrumental in keeping the patient flow efficient and on-time.  She enjoys taking care of patients, being a part of good procedural ourcomes following a variety of procedures performed in the office.  

Robyn Sheehan

Medical Records / Receptionist

Robyn also attended Sanford Brown in Springfield, MA in the Medical Assistant Program.  Robyn is certified in CPR.  She is responsible for keeping medical records in our practice, ready to assist in patient care as need arises.  Together with Chris, Robyn helps creating a warm welcoming environment for our patients at the front office.