Ashley H. Bradshaw, MD: Bariatric and General Surgery in Frisco and DFW, TX
Board-Certified Bariatric Surgeon Serving Frisco, Abilene, and the DFW Area
Ashley H. Bradshaw, MD: Bariatric and General Surgery in Frisco and DFW, TX
Board-Certified Bariatric Surgeon Serving Frisco, Abilene, and the DFW Area
Dr. Bradshaw’s Approach to Your Care
If you have spent years trying to lose weight on your own, you already know how hard it is. Dr. Ashley Bradshaw wants you to know that you are not out of options. She is a fellowship-trained bariatric, foregut, and general surgeon at The Bariatric Experts™, caring for patients across Frisco, Abilene, and the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Dr. Bradshaw treats bariatric surgery as the beginning of a long partnership, not a single appointment. She walks you through the anatomy, the options, and the trade-offs so that the decision is genuinely yours. She built her previous program’s education materials because she believes patients who understand their surgery stay engaged in their results.
She also takes the practical barriers seriously. Her work on the ASMBS Insurance Committee comes from watching patients get stuck on coverage instead of care.
What Sets Dr. Bradshaw Apart
She is fellowship trained in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery. Her fellowship year focused specifically on bariatric, foregut, and advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures.
She has built a bariatric program, not just worked in one. Dr. Bradshaw established a comprehensive bariatric and metabolic surgery program in an underserved region of Texas. She developed every operative pathway, every multidisciplinary workflow, and the program’s patient education materials.
She led a program to Center of Excellence readiness. As MBSAQIP Director, she ran quality meetings, coordinated across hospital departments, and completed all requirements for MBSAQIP Center of Excellence designation within the first year.
She serves on two national ASMBS committees. In 2025, Dr. Bradshaw was appointed to the Insurance Committee and the Public Education Committee of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. The insurance work matters for patients directly, because coverage is one of the biggest barriers people face.
She is trained in both robotic and laparoscopic techniques. Dr. Bradshaw completed advanced robotic bariatrics training on the Da Vinci Xi platform in 2023.
Bariatric Procedures Dr. Bradshaw Performs
Dr. Bradshaw performs a range of bariatric procedures at The Bariatric Experts. During your consultation, Dr. Bradshaw will review your health history, your goals, and your options with you. Obesity is a chronic disease, and surgery is one tool that can help you manage it for the long term.
Gastric Sleeve
Gastric Sleeve is the most commonly performed bariatric procedure in the country. It removes about 80% of the stomach, which limits how much you can eat and reduces hunger signals. It is not reversible. Dr. Bradshaw performs Gastric Sleeve using both laparoscopic and robotic techniques.
Gastric Bypass
Gastric Bypass is considered the gold standard for patients with severe obesity or significant metabolic conditions. It works especially well for patients who also struggle with reflux. It is not reversible.
Duodenal Switch
Duodenal Switch combines a sleeve-style stomach with a rerouting of the small intestine. This limits how much you eat and how many calories your body absorbs. It typically produces the most weight loss of any bariatric procedure. It is often considered for patients with a very high BMI or type 2 diabetes. Because it changes absorption, lifelong vitamin supplements and follow-up are essential.
SADI-S
SADI-S (single anastomosis duodeno-ileal switch) is a simplified version of the Duodenal Switch. It pairs a sleeve-style stomach with a single connection to the lower small intestine. Using one connection instead of two can shorten surgery and reduce some risks. SADI-S is a strong option for patients with a high BMI or metabolic conditions. It can also serve as a second step for patients who have already had a Gastric Sleeve.
One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass
One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB) creates a long, narrow stomach pouch connected to the small intestine at a single point. It offers weight loss and metabolic benefits similar to traditional Gastric Bypass with one less connection. Dr. Bradshaw will talk with you about whether OAGB fits your health history, including any history of reflux.
Bariatric Revision Surgery
If you have already had bariatric surgery and it did not get you where you wanted to go, Dr. Bradshaw can help. Revision surgery is a focus of her fellowship training. She performs revisions for weight regain, mechanical problems, and results that fell short. Revision requires detailed knowledge of anatomy that has already been changed, which is why fellowship training matters here.
Lap Band Removal
Many patients with a Lap Band experience slippage, reflux, or weight regain over time. Dr. Bradshaw can remove the band and talk with you about what comes next.
Additional Bariatric Procedures
Dr. Bradshaw is also trained in Duodenal Switch, SADI-S (single anastomosis duodeno-ileal switch), and One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass.
Education and Training
Dr. Bradshaw trained in Fort Worth, so this region is familiar ground. She completed her general surgery residency at Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth, where she served as administrative chief resident. She then completed a bariatric and advanced minimally invasive surgery fellowship through the University of Texas Houston MIST program at the Bariatric Medical Institute of Texas.
Before joining our team, Dr. Bradshaw built an entire bariatric and metabolic surgery program from the ground up. She wrote the operative pathways, the nutrition education, and the patient education manual herself. That experience shapes how she works with you: she wants you to understand your options before you decide anything.
Patients describe Dr. Bradshaw as warm, patient, and easy to talk to. She takes time to listen to your story, including what you have already tried and what has not worked. She answers questions in plain language and never rushes a conversation. Many patients come to her feeling judged by past experiences with weight loss. Dr. Bradshaw offers a different experience, built on respect and honest guidance. She stays by your side from your first visit through recovery and the years that follow.
Bariatric and Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship (2023 to 2024) University of Texas Houston MIST Fellowship, Bariatric Medical Institute of Texas
General Surgery Residency (2021 to 2023) Texas Health Resources Harris Methodist, Fort Worth, TX Administrative Chief Resident and Graduate Medical Education Resident Representative
General Surgery Residency, Integrated Program (2015 to 2020) Michigan State University, Sparrow Hospital (Lansing) and McLaren Flint Hospital (Flint), MI
Doctor of Medicine (2010 to 2015) Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE Beirne, C&G Scholarship
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, minor in Chemistry (2005 to 2009) Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Advanced Surgical Training
- Da Vinci Xi Advanced Bariatrics Training (2023)
- Da Vinci Xi and Si robotic surgery training (2016)
- Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery, FES (2022)
- Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery, FLS (2019)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor
Board Certification and Credentials
- Certified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery
- Licensed to practice medicine in Texas
- Licensed to practice medicine in Missouri
- Active DEA registration
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, Basic Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Professional Memberships
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Insurance Committee and Public Education Committee (2025)
- American College of Surgeons, member since 2014
- American Foregut Society, member since 2022
- Surgical Infection Society, member since 2022
- Founder, Texas Health Association of Women Surgeons (2023)
Teaching, Research, and Patient Education
Dr. Bradshaw teaches and writes alongside her surgical work. She authored the robotic training protocol used for fellows at the Bariatric Medical Institute of Texas. She has served as a surgical bootcamp simulation instructor for Texas Christian University School of Medicine. She has presented grand rounds on bariatric surgery, surgical training, and trauma care.
She also wrote a full patient education guide for bariatric surgery patients, most recently updated in November 2025. Patient education is not an afterthought for her. It is where she starts.
Her published work includes a chapter on necrotizing soft tissue infection in Springer’s Textbook of Emergency General Surgery. She has authored or co-authored peer-reviewed research on surgical infection, hernia prevention in trauma patients, and reconstructive surgical technique.
Recognition
- Second Place, Mini Oral Presentation, Surgical Infection Society National Conference (2022)
- Second Place, Poster Presentation, Mid-Michigan Research Day (2018)
Practice Locations
The Bariatric Experts – Frisco
5575 Warren Parkway, Suite 304
Frisco, TX 75034
Phone: (940) 577-2090
Email: tbe@expertsurgical.com
The Bariatric Experts – Abilene
5 Hospital Drive, Suite A
Abilene, TX 79606
Phone: (940) 577-2090
Email: tbe@expertsurgical.com
What Patients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates generally have a BMI of 40 or higher, or a BMI of 35 or higher with a related condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea. Dr. Bradshaw will review your full history with you before recommending anything. You can also take our 60-second quiz to see if you may qualify.
Results vary from patient to patient, and no surgeon can promise a specific number. Patients may lose up to 70 to 80% of their excess weight. Many also see their obesity-related conditions improve or resolve, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.
Yes. Revision surgery is a focus of her fellowship training. She sees patients who have regained weight, who have a mechanical problem, or who did not get the result they hoped for. Nothing about that is a personal fault. Bring your records and she will walk through the options with you.
Yes. She is trained in both robotic and laparoscopic techniques, including advanced robotic bariatrics training on the Da Vinci Xi platform. Which approach she recommends depends on your anatomy, your surgical history, and the procedure itself.
Consultations are free for insurance patients. Cash-pay consultations are $50, and co-pays apply for most plans. Our team can check your insurance before you come in. We also offer affordable financing plans for self-pay patients.
About The Bariatric Experts
The Bariatric Experts is a private bariatric practice serving Frisco, the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and West Texas. Both of our surgeons perform procedures, and our team includes a physician assistant who works with patients through surgery, non-surgical weight loss, and follow-up care. Obesity is a chronic disease, and we meet you wherever you are in your journey.
Ready to talk? Book a Consultation or call (940) 577-2090. You can also Check My Insurance or Take the 60-Second Quiz.
