Meet the Staff

At Pope Plastic Surgery in Orlando, we believe our patients deserve to receive care from sensitive, experienced, discreet, respectful, and compassionate professionals. We think you will find our staff will make you feel very welcome and well cared for, whether you are here for surgery, skin care, injectables, or just to explore the possibilities.

Heather Candee

Medical Aesthetician

Heather has been a licensed aesthetician since 1997. She graduated from Florida College of Natural Health. She performs a wide range of treatments, including DiamondGlow, DermaFrac, PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma), micro-needling, microdermabrasion, anti-aging peels, acne treatments, dermaplaning, and care for rosacea, scars and sun-damaged skin.

She works closely with Dr. Pope to provide pre- and post-operative treatments for surgery patients to ensure optimal results. She offers SkinMedica and Revision medical grade skincare products.

Melissa Bolton, RMA
Medical Assistant

Melissa works with Dr. Pope and our patients for all clinical needs, assists Dr. Pope with procedures, prepares patients for their visit. She has been a nationally certified, registered medical assistant for 10 years and has experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery. 

Kelly Barba

Patient Coordinator/Assistant Office Manager

Kelly brings to our practice a strong background in aesthetic dentistry and orthodontics. She is also a licensed massage therapist with a passion for wellness and helping others. On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, Kelly adds her helpful energy and shares her contagious smile. She looks forward to greeting you personally and making you feel welcome.

Allison Sherard

Receptionist

Allison serves as Dr. Pope’s receptionist on Thursday and Friday. She is the first one to greet patients and visitors and works to make sure they feel welcome and have an enjoyable visit.

Lisa Arnold

Receptionist

Lisa has served Dr. Pope’s patients for many years as a receptionist and cosmetic surgery coordinator. Her warm personality and eagerness to help make her a patient favorite.

Lisa is a native of Orlando and graduate of Boone High School. She is the mother of teenaged twin boys.

Nancy Patterson

Alle® Coordinator

Nancy works behind the scenes in the practice, managing the Alle program, the rewards program offered by the maker of BOTOX, VOLUMA, JUVÉDERM, VOLLURE, VOLBELLA, and SkinMedica skincare products and peels. Nancy keeps up with patients’ Brilliant Distinction points and notifies patients when their rewards are about to expire. 

Nancy has lived in the College Park neighborhood in Orlando her entire life. She currently serves on the board of Women of Hope of Greater Orlando, an organization devoted to fighting poverty.

She is a graduate of Lake Highland Prep and Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, and is the mother of two grown sons and has two grandsons.

Dee Brandt

Marketing Director

Dee’s responsibilities include advertising, public relations, special events and internal communications. She has more than 25 years’ experience in healthcare marketing and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from LSU.