About
Dr. Nicole Ascanio earned her medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. She then completed her residency training at the Cleveland Clinic. She focuses on primary care and preventive medicine, with a strong belief that postponing chronic disease is the true goal of good primary care.
Dr. Ascanio founded aspireMD to practice medicine on her own terms, without insurance restrictions limiting patient care. She offers visits up to 90 minutes, giving patients real time to discuss their health. Her clinical interests include metabolic health, healthspan and longevity, nutrition, and fitness. She also performs medical aesthetics procedures, including BOTOX, as part of her whole-person care approach. Dr. Ascanio hosts a podcast called The Dr. and Dad, where she covers topics from heart disease prevention to non-diet nutrition approaches.
Education & Training
Medical School
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Residency
Cleveland Clinic
Who is Dr. Ascanio right for?
Dr. Ascanio is a strong fit for individuals and families who want a long-term relationship with one physician. Adults focused on metabolic health, longevity, or chronic disease prevention benefit from her preventive approach. She sees patients from birth through adulthood, making her a good match for families seeking one doctor for everyone. Patients who value direct access to their physician, including by text or phone, will find her model practical and personal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ascanio focuses on primary care and preventive medicine for patients of all ages. She pays particular attention to metabolic health, chronic disease prevention, and longevity. She also offers health coaching, nutrition and fitness counseling, and medical aesthetics services including BOTOX.
Dr. Ascanio earned her medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at the Cleveland Clinic before relocating to Omaha to build her practice.
Dr. Ascanio believes the core goal of primary care is postponing chronic disease for as long as possible. She uses lifestyle modification, evidence-based medicine, and whole-person health strategies to help patients improve both how long they live and the quality of those years.
Dr. Ascanio gives patients direct access by secure text, phone call, or message. Patients do not navigate phone trees or wait for a callback. They can reach her while at work, in school pick-up lines, or anywhere else that is convenient.
Yes. Dr. Ascanio performs medical aesthetics procedures, including BOTOX, as part of aspireMD's services. She approaches aesthetics as an element of self-care within a whole-person health model.
Yes. Dr. Ascanio cares for patients from birth through adulthood. aspireMD's membership pricing includes specific tiers for children, making the practice a practical option for families who want one physician for every member.
The Dr. and Dad is a podcast hosted by Dr. Ascanio. She covers topics including heart disease prevention, metabolic health, healthspan, and nutrition. The podcast reflects her broader interest in helping people understand and improve their long-term health.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026