Dr. Ashley Ray’s lifelong interest in medicine, coupled with experiencing her mother and grandfather battle disease, inspired her field of study. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in both biology and psychology from the University of Georgia. She earned her Medical Doctorate from Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, Georgia, where she served as class president. Following graduation, Dr. Ray served as general surgery house officer at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Throughout her Residency, she received an array of honors, including Medical Student Teacher of Year, Alpha Omega Alpha Resident of the Year, and the Arnold P. Gold Award for Excellence in Humanism and Teaching. Additionally, she was appointed chief resident.
Dr. Ray completed her breast surgical oncology fellowship at Baylor Scott & White Health in Dallas, Texas.
Dr. Ray is a member of the Association of Women Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, and American Society of Breast Surgeons.