About Elise Ballard
Elise Ballard is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in nephrology, with a deep commitment to caring for individuals living with kidney disease, including Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
With more than 15 years of experience in healthcare — 10 of those in dialysis and home dialysis — Elise brings both clinical expertise and heartfelt compassion to every patient she serves.
Her philosophy of care is rooted in meeting patients where they are. She provides holistic, individualized care that honors each patient's unique circumstances, challenges, and goals.
Elise finds deep meaning in building strong, trust-based partnerships with patients and their families — offering education, guidance, and encouragement so patients feel empowered to be active advocates for their own health throughout every stage of their kidney care journey.