Richard E. Lindsay, PA-C

A board-certified physician assistant and a Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Richard specializes in primary care and surgery. He completed the Physician's Assistant program at Duke University Medical Center in 1987 after earning a Master's degree, also at Duke. Prior to that, he earned Bachelor's degrees in Health Science from Duke and in Biology from the University of Oregon - Eugene. At the Leffel Center, he is responsible for all phases of patient care, including pre- and post-op instructions, obtaining histories, performing physical exams, ordering tests, writing prescriptions, and other responsibilities.

Richard is a member of several professional organizations, including:

• Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants
• Fellow, Oregon Academy of Physician's Assistants
• Member, Central Oregon Independent Practice Association

Richard's hospital affiliations include:

• St. Charles Medical Center, Bend OR
• Bend Surgery Center, Bend, OR

Richard is married to Dr. Leffel. He enjoys spending time with their 3 children and enjoys teaching his children to ski, coaching youth soccer, as well as many outdoor activities including cross-country and alpine skiing, kayaking and bicycling.

Pamela Pearce - Medical Esthetician/Laser Specialist

Pamela graduated from the prestigious Euro Institute of Skin Care in Beaverton, OR, and is a licensed esthetician in the state of Oregon. Certified and experienced on seven different lasers, she specializes in laser treatments for fine lines, deep wrinkles, pore size, dark circles, skin texturing, sun damage and hair removal. She is highly experienced with Silk Peel & Diamond Peel Microdermabrasion. In addition, Pamela has extensive knowledge of skin care products and treatments. Available at The Leffel Center are SkinCeuticals and Prevage.

"Esthetics is my livelihood," says Pamela. "For me, it is the greatest job and I look forward to new and different challenges."

Pamela is a native Oregonian who enjoys spending time with her 19-year-old daughter and her family, watching movies, walking, hiking, bicycling, swimming, camping and warm sunny beaches.