Meet Ashley Leal

I'm a dedicated pediatric nurse practitioner who joined the Forest Park team in 2024. Originally from West Texas, I earned both my bachelor and masters degrees in nursing from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. With a passion for providing compassionate care to children and their families, I'm committed to making a positive impact in my role at Forest Park.

I'm married to my best friend, Ricky, and together we're the proud parents of two girls and a handful of rescued animals. Outside of my professional life, I enjoy traveling, a book club, trying new things and sharing my "terrible jokes" in hopes of making my family laugh.

I work alongside parents to provide professional, evidence-based care and to empower families to confidently care for their children. My approach is rooted in supporting families and fostering a sense of trust and confidence in their parenting journey.

Services

  • Acute illnesses
  • Chronic condition management
  • Developmental problems
  • Disease prevention
  • Flu shots
  • Hearing screens
  • Injury treatment
  • Obesity and weight management
  • Vision screens
  • Patient and parent education
  • School and sports physicals
  • Vaccines and immunizations
  • Well checks

Reviews

Average rating:

4.9
Questions were addressed
4.9
4.9 (59)
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
4.9 (60)
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9
4.9 (61)
Trust/confidence in physicians
4.8
4.8 (60)

What our families say

  • October 10, 2025

    We are in good hands at Cook Children's, which is why we keep coming back!

  • August 28, 2025

    The visit was exceptional overall

  • August 02, 2025

    Great visit!

  • August 02, 2025

    I loved the PA and her nurse.

  • August 01, 2025

    All the staff at Cook Children's Forest Park have been wonderful!

  • July 19, 2025

    Very friendly and patient with all questions

  • June 11, 2025

    Nurse Practitioner was amazing. I love her bedside manner. I would definitely see her again.

  • June 10, 2025

    Everything and everyone is always great!

  • May 13, 2025

    Ashley was able to find something that has been missed for weeks by the ER and [...] is now thriving after starting her antibiotics. We are so thankful!

  • April 14, 2025

    Absolutely love our Cooks Children's office off University! They are the best! NP Ashley and MD!

  • February 18, 2025

    Ashley, the NP was great.

  • February 09, 2025

    Really appreciated how nurse Leal really took her time to check out my sons ears (my primary concern). She was very thorough!

  • February 05, 2025

    All good!!

  • February 02, 2025

    The front desk staff was very helpful!

  • January 22, 2025

    Great experience as always!

Affiliations

  • Cook Children's Physician Network