Biographical summary
Ashley grew up in rural Nebraska. She received her undergraduate degree in psychobiology from the University of Nebraska-Kearney. She received her medical degree from Des Moines University. She completed her dual residency in Family Medicine and Psychiatry from the University Of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. After residency, Ashley moved to her home town of North Platte, NE
where she did Women's Health, Primary Care and Psychiatry for the Veterans Health Administration from 2017-2021, during this time she also continued her interests in betterment of patient healthcare by completing a fellowship in Quality Improvement.
Ashley happily joined Mayo Clinic Family Medicine and Psychiatry as a dual appointment in 2021. She is currently practicing at the Mayo Thunderbird location. She is double board certified in Family
Medicine and Psychiatry. She provides the full range of primary care for patients of all ages and enjoys getting to know the person as a “whole” to better understand and treat them.
Interests
- Preventative Care
- Whole Body Health and Wellness
- Mental Health
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2021
Fellowship - Rural ScholarVA Health Care Administration
- 2017
Residency - Family Medicine and PsychiatryUniversity of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
- 2016
Chief ResidentDepartment of Family Medicine and Psychiatry, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
- 2012
Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineDes Moines University
- 2008
BS - Psychobiology University of Nebraska at Kearney
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2020
Psychiatry & NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- 2017
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2023
Mayo Clinic Experience Top Performer AwardMayo Clinic Office of Patient Experience
- 2022
Innovative Grant amount: $20,000Physician Well-Being, Mayo Clinic Arizona
- 2022
2021 Top Performing Provider at Thunderbird Family MedicineDepartment of Family Medicine
- 2022
Nominated as a Top Doc in 2022Top Docs
- 2022
Mayo Clinic Experience Top Performer AwardMayo Clinic Office of Patient Experience
- 2021
Top Performing ProviderMayo Clinic Arizona
- 2008
Magna Cum LaudeUniversity of Nebraska at Kearney
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
MemberAlumni Award Selection Committee, VA Quality Scholars
- 2023 - present
ParticipanteMERGing Leaders, Mayo Employee Resource Group (MERG)
- 2023 - present
Co-ChairPrimary Care Task Force, National Network of Depression Centers
- 2017 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 2013 - present
MemberAssociation of Medicine and Psychiatry
- 2012 - 2017
DelegateIowa Family Medicine Resident's Council
- 2012 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
Publications