Southcoast Health Welcomes Five New Providers to the Community Health System

Jun 4, 2025

Southcoast Health is pleased to announce that the not-for-profit community health system welcomed five new providers this month. They are joining the family medicine, obstetrics & gynecology, orthopedic surgery, and vascular surgery specialties.

Kassandra Cordeiro, CNM | OB/GYN

Kassandra Cordeiro, CNM, earned her Master of Science in Nursing as a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) from Frontier Nursing University in Versailles, Kentucky. She now joins Southcoast Health Obstetrics & Gynecology caring for patients in Fall River, New Bedford, and Wareham.

Cassidy Mello, NP | Family Medicine

Cassidy Mello, NP, earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts. She now joins Southcoast Health Family Medicine caring for patients in Dartmouth.

Joshua Tibbels, PA-C | Orthopedic Surgery

Joshua Tibbels, PA-C, earned his Master of Science in Physician Studies from Marist University in Poughkeepsie, NY. He now joins Southcoast Health Orthopedic Surgery at the location in Swansea.

Ethan Walsh, PA-C | Vascular Surgery

Ethan Walsh, PA-C, earned his Master of Science in Physician Studies from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. He now joins Southcoast Health Heart & Vascular specializing in Vascular Surgery. He will care for patients in Dartmouth and Wareham, Massachusetts and Middletown, Rhode Island.

Lesly Wood, DNP | Vascular Surgery

Lesly Wood, DNP, earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from UMass Dartmouth. She now joins Southcoast Health Heart & Vascular, specializing in Vascular Surgery. She will be caring for patients in Dartmouth and Wareham, Massachusetts as well as Middletown, Rhode Island.

Southcoast Health is delighted to welcome Kassandra Cordeiro, Cassidy Mello, Joshua Tibbels, Ethan Walsh and Lesly Wood. Their addition to our team displays our commitment to providing exceptional care and service across the South Coast region. 

To learn more about our Southcoast Health providers please visit www.southcoast.org/doctors or call 1-844-744-5544.