Daniel Wood is a nationally certified physician assistant and has been a practicing since 2000. He is a past president of the Society of Physician Assistants in Pediatrics and has spoken nationally numerous times on topics concerning children. Wood grew up in Houston and moved to Austin in 2013 from San Antonio. He attended The Ohio State University and received his masters in Physician Assistant Studies from The University of Nebraska Medical Center. In his free time, he enjoys exercising, reading and cooking with his wife Karen and children, Noah and Juliette.

Laura Ashley Hicks is a nationally certified Physician Assistant. She graduated from Centenary College of Louisiana in 2015 with a Bachelor’s in Biology and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2018 with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree. Her previous experience has been in Primary Care with a focus on Pediatrics. After growing up in Texas and Louisiana, Ashley has recently moved to the Austin area from Phoenix, AZ to be close to family and is excited to join Elgin Pediatrics. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and hiking with her spouse and 2 dogs. As a provider, Ashley strives to deliver the most up-to-date, evidence-based medicine centered around lifestyle habits. With a focus on building relationships with patients and their families, Ashley looks forward to providing comprehensive care to children of all ages.