Care that stays with you.
At Ascend Health Collective, the focus is not on getting you through an appointment. It’s on understanding what matters to you and helping you make sense of your health over time.
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Commercial, Medicaid and Medicare plans accepted across Maryland.
“I created Ascend Health Collective to care for people the way I would want my own loved ones to be cared for—with compassion, dignity, and genuine attention.”
Meet Carla Etienne
MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC
For Carla Etienne, healthcare has always been about more than treating a condition. Throughout her nursing career, she has seen how much it matters for patients to have someone who listens carefully, explains what is happening, and considers the person behind the medical history.
At Ascend Health Collective, she brings that philosophy into every visit, creating an environment where patients can ask questions openly and take an active role in their care.
Her background
- ANCC board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner
- More than a decade of nursing experience
- Primary and family care
- Chronic disease management
- Long-term and home-based care
- Acute illness and wound care
How it works
Book an appointment
Choose a time that works for you and tell us what brings you in. Whether you’re establishing care or addressing a specific concern, we’re here to help.
Your visit
During your visit, we’ll discuss your health concerns, answer your questions, and create a personalized care plan tailored to your needs and goals.
Follow-up and ongoing care
Your care doesn’t stop after one visit. We’ll continue to monitor your health, adjust your treatment plan when needed, and support you in achieving your long-term wellness goals.
Why Ascend Health Collective?
Care that looks beyond today
Health changes over time. Ascend is designed to support both the concern that brings you in today and the larger health picture that may need attention tomorrow.
A provider who knows your story
Continuity matters. Building an ongoing relationship means spending less time starting over and more time having conversations informed by your history, priorities, and previous care.
Your voice belongs in the conversation
You should understand what is happening with your health and why a particular next step is being recommended. Questions are encouraged, options are discussed, and decisions are approached collaboratively.
Compassion across every stage
From preventive care and everyday illness to chronic conditions and the changing needs of older adulthood, Ascend brings the same commitment to dignity, patience, and thoughtful care throughout the journey.
Conditions we treat
- Hypertension
- Ongoing monitoring and management of high blood pressure with attention to long-term cardiovascular health.
- Type 2 diabetes
- Continued support for blood sugar management, medications, nutrition, monitoring, and related health risks.
- High cholesterol
- Management of elevated cholesterol and its role in your overall cardiovascular risk.
- Asthma
- Ongoing evaluation and management designed around symptoms and individual needs.
- COPD
- Continued support for managing COPD symptoms and coordinating additional care when needed.
- Thyroid disorders
- Assessment and ongoing monitoring of thyroid-related health concerns.
- Kidney disease
- Monitoring kidney health alongside other conditions that may influence its progression.
- Osteoporosis
- Management and preventive guidance focused on maintaining bone health over time.
Insurance-covered care
- Commercial
- Medicaid
- Medicare
Ascend Health Collective accepts Commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare insurance plans throughout the State of Maryland. Inquire for more details.
What patients say
“I appreciated being able to explain everything without feeling like I needed to rush through my concerns. I left the conversation understanding what we were focusing on and what came next.”
“What stood out to me was how much attention was given to the whole picture. My questions were welcomed, things were explained clearly, and I felt involved in the decisions about my care.”
“It was reassuring to feel like I had someone I could continue working with instead of starting from the beginning every time I needed care.”
Have questions or ready to schedule a visit?
Commercial, Medicaid and Medicare plans accepted across Maryland.