Molly Ashby DO
MPH, FACOG

Providers

Molly Ashby DO
MPH, FACOG

Areas of Interest and Expertise

Contraceptive counseling, Health and wellness, Nutrition, Prenatal counseling, Obstetrical care, Low intervention birth, and Vaginal birth after Cesarean

Locations and Hospitals

Dr. Ashby sees patients at VPFW’s Henrico Doctors’ and West Creek offices. She delivers babies primarily at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital.

Meet Dr. Ashby

Dr. Ashby grew up in Charlottesville. She attended JMU for college (Go Dukes!) and VCU for her Master of Public Health degree. She went to medical school at VCOM in Blacksburg, then moved to Ohio for her OBGYN residency.

Highlights on her journey to practice medicine include working as a volunteer EMT at JMU and as an OB tech before medical school. She also traveled to Central America on 3 different medical mission trips while in medical school. Dr. Ashby practices both obstetrics and gynecology. She loves working with women of all ages and strives to improve their lives, and health, with every visit.

When not at work, Dr. Ashby enjoys spending time with her husband and daughters, traveling to new destinations, taking their dogs for a walk, or curling up on the couch with the cats and a good book.

To request an appointment with Dr. Ashby, call us at 804-897-2100 or include Dr. Ashby’s name in the Set an Appointment form.

“Dr. Ashby is amazing. She and I went through our first pregnancy journeys together and I feel so lucky to have her as my physician. She has a great bedside manor, is very professional and personable. I’m glad Dr. Ashby is young so I can continue seeing her for years to come.” – Chelsea P. Google Review, 2022

“Dr. Molly Ashby is a wonderful OB GYN. I HIGHLY recommend her if you want a knowledgeable, friendly doctor who takes the time to answer all of your questions and one who makes sure that you’re comfortable with her and her nurse.” – Towanda L. Google Review, 2021

“Dr. Ashby is great! It’s been the best experience! I felt like she really listened to me, and I was comfortable sharing my concerns with her. I’ve referred several friends to her and as a nurse myself, I’ve referred patients to her as well. She is a fantastic DO with whom I fully trust my healthcare!” – Health Grades Review, 2017

Qualifications

Special Professional Interests

• Contraceptive counseling
• Health and wellness
• Nutrition
• Prenatal counseling
• Obstetrical care
• Low intervention birth
• Vaginal birth after Cesarean

Hospital Privileges

• St. Mary’s Hospital
• Henrico Doctor’s Hospital

Undergraduate Training

• James Madison University
  Harrisonburg, Virginia

Graduate Degree

• Virginia Commonwealth University
  Richmond, Virginia

Medical Degree

• Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
  Blacksburg, Virginia (2011)

Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency

• Grandview Medical Center
  Dayton, Ohio (completed 2015)

Board Certifications

• American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Membership & Societies

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Honors & Distinctions

• Publication, “Just Say No: Reporting Drug Use upon Admission to the Maternity Unit in a Community Hospital”, Medical Education Foundation of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists (MEFACOG) Journal, 2016.
• Publication, “The Impact of Paternity and Marital Status on Low Birth Weight and Preterm Births”, Marriage and Family Review, 2010
• Chief OB/GYN Resident at Grandview Medical Center

Licensure

• Virginia (issued 2014)