Doctors & Medical Staff
Born in Nova Scotia and raised in Dedham, Dr. Gillard received his undergraduate degree from Saint Anselm College. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and did his surgical internship at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. He completed his training in urology at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.
Dr. Gillard has been practicing urology in southeastern Massachusetts since 1998. He has held the position of Chief of Urology at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Plymouth (formerly Jordan Hospital). In 2011, he joined Greater Boston Urology and now practices general urology at our Plymouth Care Center. He sub-specializes in enlarged prostate therapies, including Rezūm therapy. And in 2021, Dr. Gillard was designated as the first Massachusetts Center of Excellence for GreenLight™ Laser Therapy treatment – a minimally invasive outpatient procedure for men looking to treat their benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Regularly named a "Top Doc," Dr. Gillard has experience as Chief of Surgery and Chief of Urology at his community hospital. He has also been trained in the SpaceOAR® Hydrogel system and is eager to educate patients on how this treatment option can help minimize the side effects of prostate cancer radiation therapy. Dr. Gillard is also a recognized kidney stone expert.
Les Cavicchi has been an active health care clinician and executive for over 40 years. Early in his career, he provided services to patients as an emergency medical technician and respiratory therapist. As time progressed, he became interested in the management responsibilities related to health care. He advanced through the ranks of hospital administration, ultimately becoming chief executive officer of Lakeville Hospital in Lakeville, Massachusetts.
Les Cavicchi recently joined Greater Boston Urology from Genesis HealthCare, LLC, where he was the Vice President of managed care services for more than 14 years. In his role, he traveled throughout the United States cultivating relationships with third party payors, hospitals, physician groups, and accountable care organizations.
As the Chief Operating Officer of Greater Boston Urology, LLC, he is the business executive managing the activity of our urologists, as well as the pathological and molecular laboratory, which is owned and operated by the company. Mr. Cavicchi oversees the newly created Central Business Office and has centralized the Human Resources function. Additional programs targeted for centralization include information technology, purchasing and materials management, and real estate / space management operations.
Les Cavicchi earned his Bachelor’s degree as a pre-med major from Stonehill College, North Easton, Massachusetts, and his Master’s degree in public administration from Suffolk University, Boston, Massachusetts. He has been an adjunct professor at the graduate level and senior fellow of the Moakley School of Public Management at Suffolk University for over 23 years. He is also a licensed nursing home administrator.
As the Vice President of Operations, Lisbeth is responsible for day-to-day operations of Greater Boston Urology’s care centers, human resources, internal controls, training, and special projects.
Lisbeth has over twenty years of extensive human resources generalist experience, including establishing and managing a human resources department for a high-tech company, Brooktrout Technology, Inc. Lisbeth led all human resource initiatives, created and executed policy development, and was involved with employee relations, recruiting, strategic planning, project management, and benefits administration. She also held the position of Corporate Benefits Manager where she directed and implemented corporate benefit plans, including 401k administration, stock purchase plans, ESOPs, and integrated benefits from acquired organizations.
Lisbeth earned her Bachelor of Science from Ithaca College. She has a Certificate of Human Resources Management from Bentley College. She is a member of the Society of Human Resources (SHRM) and is a Board member with the MetroWest Human Resources Management Association.
Denise is our Vice President of Business Administration. Her responsibilities include managing claims, insurance verification, claims appeal, insurance credentialing, third party payors, billing collections, and other business functions for GBU. She also interacts with our software business partners.
Denise started her career in healthcare 32 years ago at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where she held a variety of positions, including supervisor of admissions in the patient services department. She also worked in the financial services department overseeing the foreign national and collections accounts as well as supporting the patient financial information areas. After 15 years at the DFCI, she shifted her focus to private physician-based urology medical groups.
Denise attended Northeastern University for Healthcare Management. She has extensive knowledge of medical billing and urology coding as well as CMS regulations and private payer guidelines. Denise has completed courses in Medical Terminology & Clinical Anatomy. She is certified by the AAPC as a Certified Professional Biller.
Mary serves as the Laboratory Manager at Greater Boston Urology. She manages all aspects of our state and CAP accredited laboratory, including daily operations, productivity, inventory, new equipment and testing validations, quality control, standard operating procedures, and technical issues.
Mary earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Diagnostic Genetic Sciences from the University of Connecticut in 2005. She then went on to receive her ASCP Board of Certification in Cytogenetics. She maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending continuing education events. She’s also an active member in the Association of Genetic Technologists.
Shane serves as Greater Boston Urology’s Ultrasound Manager. Performing his ultrasound clinical training at Massachusetts General Hospital, Shane is expertly trained in performing abdominal, pelvic, scrotal, prostate, penile, thyroid, vascular, neuro, obstetrical, pediatric and interventional radiology exams. He is also accomplished in performing Doppler interrogation of carotids, venous and arterial upper and lower extremities, graft scanning for patency and stenosis, shunts and vein mappings.
Shane has been instrumental in assisting with all biopsy procedures for our new UroNav 3D Fusion Biopsy System. He is responsible for coordinating all ultrasound services at all Greater Boston Urology locations, select and recommend ultrasound equipment as needed and work with the Central Business Office to ensure accuracy of claims and billing data.
Shane is a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer and a member of the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, as well as the Society for Vascular Ultrasound. Prior to his career in the medical field, he honorably completed five years of service for the United States Navy.