Dr. Ashley Grzybowicz

DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CLCP

Biography

Dr. Ashley Grzybowicz is a Life Care Planning expert and healthcare consultant with advanced clinical training in family medicine and pain management. Ashley is a valued member of the Life Care Planning team at YA Group.

She develops comprehensive, evidence-based life care plans that objectively project future medical, rehabilitative, and supportive care needs for individuals with complex injuries, chronic illness, and long-term functional limitations. Serving as an expert witness for both plaintiff and defense, Ashley is recognized for her neutrality, professionalism, and unbiased medical analysis. Her opinions are grounded in accepted life care planning methodology, current standards of care, and peer-reviewed clinical guidelines, resulting in clear, defensible reports designed to withstand scrutiny in deposition and at trial.

Ashley earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the Medical University of South Carolina, where she completed a residency focused on comprehensive primary care and the evaluation and management of acute and chronic pain conditions. Her clinical background includes caring for medically complex patients in high-risk OB/GYN settings, further strengthening her ability to assess multifaceted medical conditions across the lifespan.

Legal professionals value Ashley’s ability to clearly communicate complex medical issues to attorneys, judges, and juries. She approaches each engagement with integrity, attention to detail, and respect for the judicial process, providing reliable medical analysis without advocacy. Her combined experience in family medicine, pain management, and high-risk obstetrics and gynecology makes her a trusted resource in matters involving personal injury, medical malpractice, and long-term disability.

Credentials

  • DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CLCP
  • Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
  • American Nurses Credentialing Center

Professional Experience

  • 2025 - Current | Life Care Planning Expert | YA Group
  • 2022 - 2025 | Life Care Planner and Forensic Nurse Practitioner | Inquis Global
  • 2013 - 2022 | Registered Nurse | Medical University of South Carolina
  • 2018 - 2021 | Legal Nurse Consultant | Caseworks

Education

  • Medical University of South Carolina - Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Medicine - Charleston - South Carolina
  • Medical University of South Carolina - Master of Science in Nursing - Family Medicine - Charleston - South Carolina
  • Medical University of South Carolina - Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Charleston - South Carolina

Licenses

  • APN.30635 - South Carolina - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 219521 - South Carolina - Registered Nurse