General Summary
Ashley Wray MS, MPH, PA-C has been a PA in colon and rectal surgery with Dr. Voloyiannis since 2014 and is the current advanced practice provider (APP) liaison for the Gulf Coast region in Texas Oncology. PA Wray is devoted to her patients and works alongside Dr. Voloyiannis in all areas of a patient’s care. She is specially trained as a first assistant in robotic laparoscopic colon and rectal surgery, and in workup and management of women’s pelvic floor disorders including fecal incontinence. She is also certified in cancer genetic risk assessments for high risk patients and their families. She serves on the APP policy sub-committee for Texas Oncology, currently holds a seat on the governance committee for the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants (TAPA) and served as the Vice-President of the Texas Gulf Coast PA Association (TGCPAA) from 2015-2019. Her philosophy is to provide and coordinate high quality, compassionate care through open communication and individualized treatment.
Education
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
- Master of Public Health, Health and Human Behavior, Global Health
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX
- Bachelor of Science, Biology
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Medical Practice
Research Interest
- Anal Fistula
- Cancer Genetics
- Colon Cancer
- Crohn’s Disease
- Diverticulitis
- Hemorrhoids
- HPV
- Rectal Cancer
- Rectal Prolapse
- Ulcerative colitis
Surgery Locations
Other Information
When PA Wray is not in the operating room or clinic, she remains active in her community. She enjoys spending time with her family, rock climbing, yoga, traveling, and guest lecturing to pre-PA and PA students.