Professional Biography
Dr. Ashley Grzybowicz is a Life Care Planning expert and healthcare consultant at YA Group with advanced clinical training in family medicine and pain management. 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.
Ashley has extensive experience grounding her opinions 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. 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.
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 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. Legal professionals value her ability to clearly communicate complex medical issues to attorneys, judges, and juries with integrity, attention to detail, and respect for the judicial process.
Credentials & Certifications
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
- Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
- Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP)
Professional Experience
- Life Care Planning Expert | YA Group | 2025 - Current
- Life Care Planner and Forensic Nurse Practitioner | Inquis Global | 2022 - 2025
- Registered Nurse | Medical University of South Carolina | 2013 - 2022
- Legal Nurse Consultant | Caseworks | 2018 - 2021
Education
- Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
- Master of Science in Nursing, Family Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
Training Courses
- Pre-Certification Program in Life Care Planning, Institute of Rehabilitation Education and Training
Affiliations
- International Commission on Health Care Certification
- International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP)
- International Association of Life Care Planners
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Gamma Omicron Chapter)
Professional Licenses
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - South Carolina - License #APN.30635
- Registered Nurse - South Carolina - License #219521