Overview
Dr. Smith received his medical degree from Oklahoma State University. He completed an internship at Tulsa Regional Medical Center and then a residency at Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas. He is certified in general surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery.After watching his patients and their success with weight loss surgery, Dr. Smith chose to undergo weight loss surgery in 2002 to aid in his own personal weight loss. After losing 100 pounds himself, Dr. Smith was able to relate to patients and their everyday struggles.This knowledge has helped him develop one of the most comprehensive aftercare programs in North Texas. Dr. Smith has led the battle on many different fronts by standing up for the rights of the obese population.
Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Barrett Esophagus. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2501 Parkview Drive, Suite 560, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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John Sullivan is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Ennis, Texas. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Barrett Esophagus. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, and Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome. Dr. Sullivan is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Melvin Elieson is a North Texas native who grew up in the Flower Mound area. He is a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in advanced laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Elieson has served the surgical needs of adult patients since 2006. In addition to his practice, he has served as a clinical assistant professor at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock since 2012 and at the Texas Christian University School of Medicine in Fort Worth since 2019. His areas of special focus include laparoscopic and bariatric surgery, complex hernia repairs, diseases of the gallbladder, anti-reflux surgery, surgery of the colon/stomach/ intestine and surgery of the solid organs of the abdomen. Dr. Elieson earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Following medical school, he completed the general surgery residency program at UTMB in Galveston before completing a year of fellowship training in advanced laparoscopic surgery at the Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute in Baton Rouge, La. Dr. Elieson is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Foregut Society and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.Dr. Elieson is married with three sons and a daughter who share his passion for the outdoors. He enjoys kite boarding and snow skiing and staying active within his church. Dr. Elieson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Barrett Esophagus. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.
Texas Health Care PLLC
John Birbari is a General Surgeon in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Birbari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Barrett Esophagus. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Parathyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Adam B. Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Adam B. Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Adam B. Smith by calling their office at 817-850-1100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Adam B. Smith a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Adam B. Smith is classified as an Advanced expert for Obesity, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Adam B. Smith specialize in?
While Dr. Adam B. Smith is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Obesity in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Adam B. Smith participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Adam B. Smith has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Adam B. Smith's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Adam B. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Adam B. Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 817-850-1100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- ObesityDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
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- Barrett EsophagusDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- GastrectomyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- HeartburnDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Heartburn.
- HerniaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- MalnutritionDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.