Richard E. Boyd

Complimentary Exam

Northeast	Downtown

5 Office Park Court Columbia, SC 29223 Tel: 803-788-7000	4233 Devine Street Columbia, SC 29205 Tel: 803-743-9200

Meet the Team

"I only wish I had gone to him (Dr. Boyd) much sooner. It would have saved us over $2000, and I would probably have had my braces on and off by now…"
Ashley K.

Nicole – Treatment Coordinator

Hello, my name is Nicole, and I’m the treatment coordinator. I’ve worked here since 1998, and enjoy meeting with all of our new patients and making them feel comfortable in our office. I also love the people that I work with every day. They have become like a family to me. I am a native of Sturtevant, WI, and currently live in Elgin, SC, with my husband, Charles. In my free time, I enjoy scrapbooking and cooking. I also enjoy being involved with the youth program at my church.

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Melissa – Scheduling Coordinator

Hello, my name is Melissa, and I'm a scheduling coordinator. I've worked here since 2007 and enjoy meeting and greeting all of the patients as they come and go. I also love the fun office environment; my co-workers are more like family. There is never a dull moment. I am a native of El Paso, TX, and currently live in Columbia, SC with my husband, Alpan. In my free time, I enjoy volunteering, helping out at my church, watching movies, and doing anything outdoors.

Sandy – Insurance/Financial Coordinator

Hello, my name is Sandy and I'm the front desk/ insurance coordinator. I've worked here since 1993 and enjoy the daily activity and all of the wonderful patients and parents. I love to help with insurance, finances and scheduling for Dr. Boyd. I also love being with all of my co-workers because they have become part of my family. We never have a boring day at our office.I am a native of Erie, PA, and currently live in Columbia, SC, with my dogs and cats. In my free time, I enjoy golf, yard work, reading, playing with my two grandchildren and my pets.

Diane – Office Manager

Hello, my name is Diane and I'm the Office Manager. I've worked here for 23 years and I really have enjoyed getting to know so many parents of our patients. I also treasure all my co-workers; we are a great team and great friends. I am proud to work here - Dr. Boyd is a terrific orthodontist. I'm originally from Virginia but have lived in South Carolina since 1981 so I'm practically a native. I love spending my free time with my young grandchildren and I also like to cook. My least favorite thing to do is clean house!

Kellie – Diagnostic Records Specialist

Hello, my name is Kellie, and I am the diagnostic imaging/ lab technician. I have worked here since 2005 and enjoy the variety of responsibilities I have in the lab, as well as taking photographs and x-rays. I have always enjoyed photography and have never had the chance to enhance my skills. Dr. Boyd has given me the opportunity to learn so much more about it. I also like making the orthodontic retainers. It allows me to be creative at work. I am a native of Benton Harbor, MI, and currently live here in Columbia, SC, with my son. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. Because I enjoy photography, I always have my camera on hand. I like to use Photoshop to see what I can create with the pictures I have taken. I also enjoy scrapbooking!

Ashleigh – Clinical Assistant

Hello my name is Ashleigh and I'm an orthodontic assistant. I've worked here since 2002 and enjoy working with Dr. Boyd and especially love working with all the other girls in the office. I am a native of Lugoff, SC, and still live there with my wonderful husband, Ben, and 2 sons, Will and Jake. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my children and family.

Jan – Clinical Assistant

Hello, my name is Jan and I am an orthodontic assistant. I've worked here since 1987 and enjoy working with this amazing team. I also love being a part of a positive experience for our patients during their treatment. I am a native of Allentown, PA, and have lived in Columbia, SC, for 20 years. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Jay and my beautiful girls, Aubrey and Amelia. We enjoy camping and hiking, and much of our time is spent at soccer games and church activities.

Jenny – Clinical Assistant

Hello, my name is Jenny, and I'm an orthodontic assistant. I've worked here since 2005. I am a native of Spartanburg, SC, and currently live in Lexington, SC, with my husband, Chris. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family. I also enjoy camping and playing with my two dogs, Harley and Hannah.

Kasey – Clinical Assistant

Hello, my name is Kasey, and I'm an orthodontic assistant. I've worked here since 1997 and I enjoy the latest and greatest in orthodontics. I am a native of Columbia, SC, and still live here with my husband, Rudy, and daughter, Jordan. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and enjoy working in the yard.

Shelley – Clinical Assistant

Hello, my name is Shelley, and I'm an orthodontic assistant. I've worked here since 2001. I enjoy everyone I work with, both the patients and my co-workers. I'm a native of Columbia, SC, and have lived here all my life. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my fiancee and other family members. I love to work out and also enjoy doing yard and house work.

Tiffany – Clinical Assistant

Hello, my name is Tiffany, and I am an orthodontic assistant. I've worked here since 2007. I am a native of Columbia, SC, and currently live with my family. In my free time I enjoy shopping, spending time with my friends and family and playing with my poodle, Tiger.