Meet Our Team

Scot J. Dubé

Chief Executive Officer

Scot is a proven executive with 15 years experience as President & CEO of two medical device companies that enjoyed great growth and financial results. Scot’s skills include P&L management, acquisitions, including full, successful integrations, and creating and fostering great cultures with performance management in focus.

Chris Pittman, M.D., FAVLS, FACR

Chairman

Chris Pittman, M.D., is CEO of Health Performance Specialists, has over 25 years of medical practice and management experience, is a 24-year cancer survivor, and is a nationally recognized expert in health care policy and politics, medical economics, and health information technology including EMR, medical informatics, and telemedicine.

Cassandra Wilcoxson

HPS Network Manager

Cassandra Wilcoxson is the Network Manager of Health Performance Specialist and has over 15 years in the service and healthcare industries. She is extremely aware of the intersection between the clinical, billing, and experience portions of the healthcare industry.

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Brooke Arnold

Marketing Manager

Brooke came to us with over 20 years of experience in design and marketing. Previously serving as the Art Director for a prominent medical device company, Brooke has also lent her creative talent as a designer in multiple ad agencies and as a skilled commercial photographer.

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Lee Dragoonis

Director of Growth Strategy

Lee Dragoonis is a seasoned healthcare technology professional with over fifteen years of experience. He focuses on helping independent medical practices thrive in a constantly changing environment.

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Radha V. Bachman

General Counsel

Radha Bachman serves as HPS General Counsel. Ms. Bachman is one of only 129 attorneys in Florida to be board-certified in Health Law by The Florida Bar.

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Our Advisory Board

Christopher Pittman, M.D., FAVLS, FACR

Chris Pittman, M.D., is CEO of Health Performance Specialists, has over 25 years of medical practice and management experience, is a 21-year cancer survivor, and is a nationally recognized expert in health care policy and politics, medical economics, and health information technology including EMR, medical informatics, and telemedicine.

Chad Aleman, M.D., RPVI, RVT

Dr. Chad Aleman is a board-certified physician who began his practice as a full-time vein specialist in January of 2008. He is passionate about his mission to improve the lives of those with symptomatic varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency.

Thomas Cunningham, M.D.

Executive Committee Member
Dr. Cunningham has performed thousands of minimally invasive, catheter-based, and ultrasound-guided vascular procedures. Dr. Cunningham’s focus is on treating patients with varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, edema, venous stasis, and/or leg ulcers.

Eric Phillippi, M.D.

Dr. Eric Phillippi grew up in the Milwaukee suburb of Menomonee Falls before moving to Madison in 2004 for his education. He has both undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, completing his Doctor of Medicine in 2014.

Peter Ford, MD, FACS, RPVI

Dr. Peter Ford is a fellowship-trained vascular surgeon and owner of Vascular Solutions. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, he brings decades of expertise in diagnosing and treating complex vein conditions. A former UNC faculty member and published researcher, Dr. Ford is known for his patient-first approach and commitment to delivering advanced, evidence-based vein care.

C. Allyson Walker, MS, MD

Dr. C. Allyson Walker is the founder of Vein-ity, a boutique vein care center where she blends compassionate care with deep expertise in vein health. She holds a medical degree and a Master’s in Physiology from the Medical University of South Carolina, and completed residencies in General and Cardiothoracic Surgery. Board-certified in Thoracic Surgery and licensed in multiple states, Dr. Walker offers extensive surgical experience and a patient-focused approach to care.

Thomas E. Eidson, DO

Dr. Thomas E. Eidson is a board-certified Phlebologist and founder of Atlas Vein Care, where he specializes exclusively in treating venous and lymphatic conditions in the legs. He holds certifications from both the American Board of Osteopathic Family Physicians and the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine, and has safely performed thousands of vein procedures since completing his fellowship in 2011.