
Overview
Dr. Ashleigh Fontenot is a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in acute care surgery and surgical critical care. She specializes in laparoscopic surgeries and endovascular surgeries for trauma patients. Dr. Fontenot previously served for five years in several capacities for Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, Ore., including trauma/acute care surgeon and clinical assistant professor of Surgery. She served as surgical co-director of the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit from 2021 to 2023.Dr. Fontenot earned her medical degree from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. She completed her general surgery residency while attending the University at Buffalo in New York and her acute care surgery & surgical critical care fellowship at Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, N.C. Dr. Fontenot is a member of the American College of Surgeons, Eastern Association of Trauma Surgery and Society of Critical Care Medicine.
Dr. Fontenot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Low Blood Pressure. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Colostomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
800 5th Ave, Ste 400, Fort Worth, TX 76104
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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Texas Health Surgical Specialists
Dr. Sarah Shaw earned her medical degree while attending West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg. She went on to complete her general surgery osteopathic residency through the Geisinger Health System in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., and her surgical critical care fellowship through Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Del. She is board-certified in general surgery.Dr. Shaw has worked in the areas of trauma and acute care surgery since 2021. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and Society of Critical Care Medicine. When not in the office or operating room, Dr. Shaw enjoys rock climbing, hiking, traveling and relaxing with a good book. Dr. Shaw is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Low Blood Pressure. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, Hypovolemic Shock, Gastrointestinal Perforation, and Hernia Surgery.
Texas Health Surgical Specialists
Dr. Jennifer Grant is a board-certified general surgeon with advanced training in surgical critical care. She has worked in the area of trauma surgery since 2017, beginning her medical career at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. Having worked in a major public hospital, Dr. Grant places a priority on providing quality care to a diverse population. Her primary focus is minimally invasive procedures that promote healing and reduce recovery time for patients with critical injuries or illness. Dr. Grant earned her medical degree from the University of Louisville in Kentucky. She completed her general surgery residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago Metro Group before going on to complete her surgical critical care fellowship at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Dr. Grant is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Low Blood Pressure. Her top areas of expertise are Hypovolemic Shock, Ogilvie Syndrome, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- DeliriumDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- Experienced
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CellulitisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Collapsed LungDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.


