Dr. ASHLEY WOFFORD LEONG, MD, MPH, NABBLM-C | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Ashley Wofford Leong is a family physician and the founder of Ashford Health, a direct primary care practice dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient‑focused primary care and breastfeeding/lactation medicine services. She believes that patients achieve their best health when they have direct, uninterrupted access to a physician who can spend the time needed to understand each family’s unique needs. Dr. Wofford’s DPC philosophy emphasizes same‑day or next‑day appointments, direct communication via text, phone, email, and video visits, and transparent, cash‑based pricing that eliminates insurance middlemen.
In addition to her primary care practice, Dr. Wofford is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and a certified member of the North American Board of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine (NABBLM‑C). She is passionate about supporting families through the fourth trimester, offering expert lactation guidance, postpartum care, and education for new parents. Her clinical background also includes teaching medical students and mentoring providers in breastfeeding medicine, reflecting a commitment to both patient care and professional education.
Education
Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
Residency: Family Medicine - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill NC)
- Residency Family Medicine - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill NC)
- Internship Pediatrics - University of Arizona (Tucson AZ)
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: MD, MPH, NABBLM-C
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certified: American Board of Family Medicine, Board Certified
Designations: IBCLC, NABBLM-C
Years in Practice: 14+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1437412871 Active
Primary License: North Carolina (NC) - 2017-00311
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians - Member
- NC Academy of Family Physicians - Member
Community Involvement
Dr. Wofford is active in local professional networks, contributes to lactation education initiatives, and mentors healthcare providers through organizations such as the North American Board of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine.