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. Cathline “Carla” Etienne, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC provides primary care, preventive care, chronic disease management, and aging-focused support with an approach that is thoughtful, personal, and grounded in real relationships.
Here, care is meant to feel steady and reassuring: a place where you can ask questions, talk through concerns, and have a provider who sees the full picture—not just the issue that brought you in that day.
“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.”
Cathline Etienne, MSN, Arnp, fnp-bc
MEET THE PROVIDER
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.
Carla is an ANCC board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than a decade of nursing experience and a background spanning primary and family care, chronic disease management, long-term care, home-based care, acute illness, and wound care. Her experience caring for patients across different stages of life has shaped her commitment to thoughtful, compassionate care that can grow alongside the people she serves.
Insurance-Covered Care
Ascend Health Collective accepts Commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare Insurance Plans throughout the State of Marlyand. Inquire for more details.
How It Works
1
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.
2
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.
3
Follow-Up & 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.