Ashley Ward, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Ashley Ward, MSN, APRN, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in ENT and allergy care. With nine years of experience in otolaryngology, she delivers comprehensive, evidence-based care focused on listening, education, and shared decision-making.

Ashley earned her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, magna cum laude, from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Lakeview College of Nursing. Her diverse clinical background includes primary care, immediate care, orthopedics, women’s health, dialysis nursing, and service in the United States Army as a chemical specialist.

She is actively involved in professional organizations including the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, SPAO-HNS, AAO-HNS, AAOA, and AAAAI. Ashley has also served as a preceptor to nurse practitioner students and as a mentor to students interested in healthcare careers.

Ashley is deeply committed to patient-centered care, treating each individual as she would a family member. Patients can expect a thorough evaluation, clear explanations, and collaborative treatment planning. Drawn to ENT for its complexity and variety, she values the opportunity to care for patients of all ages as part of a multidisciplinary team.

– Diagnosis and treatment of ear infections, ear pain, and hearing concerns
– Sinus, nasal, and chronic sinusitis management
– Allergy testing and treatment for seasonal and environmental allergies
– Evaluation of sore throat, hoarseness, and chronic cough
– Earwax removal and minor in-office procedures
– Nosebleed management and minor nasal procedures
– Pediatric ENT care, including post-tonsil/adenoid surgery follow-up
– Sleep and snoring screening, with referral to sleep specialists
– Prescription of medications for ENT conditions
– Patient education and guidance on ENT health and home care