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Asahel Gridley, MD

General Surgery

Dr. Gridley graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch and completed his residency at Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans. He holds a Bachelor’s in Biology and Neuroscience, as well as a Minor in Chemistry from Baylor University. Dr. Gridley is a Board-Certified General Surgeon and completed his fellowship at the University of Texas-Houston studying new technologies in Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Gridley holds clinic experience in the following areas: minimally invasive surgery-specifically foregut, Endoscopy-diagnostic-upper and lower and Robotic surgery-Da Vinci trained.

Learn more about this doctor 

Posts By This Author

Can I lose Weight Too Quickly
Food & Fitness
Jun 23, 2022

Can I Lose Weight Too Fast?

People tend to think that weight loss will happen quickly by cutting calories excessively, and the weight will not return. This approach is not realistic or successful for many reasons and losing weight quickly can negatively affect our bodies and well-being.
By Asahel Gridley, MD
Stepping on scale
Food & Fitness
Apr 26, 2021

Why Can't I Lose Weight?

Trying to change one’s lifestyle is not easy. You might become frustrated when you aren’t seeing your desired weight loss results.
By Asahel Gridley, MD
Thinkstockphotos 508633141 Diabetes Older Woman
Conditions & Treatment
Sep 4, 2020

Recommendations for Bariatric Surgery and Type 2 Diabetes

A new study came out in June 2016 in the Diabetes Care Journal that changed the recommendations for metabolic/bariatric surgery for type 2 diabetes patients.
By Asahel Gridley, MD
Thinkstockphotos 78618313 Woman Weighing Herself
Food & Fitness
Sep 4, 2020

3 Leading Weight Loss Surgery Procedures

There are many bariatric surgery options that can be performed for weight loss, but most surgeons promote three procedures: gastric bypass, gastric band and gastric sleeve.
By Asahel Gridley, MD
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Prevention & Wellness
Sep 4, 2020

Health Tips for Traveling Abroad

Medical tourism currently resides in a grey area in medicine. There are a few drawbacks that should be considered before heading to a foreign country for medical care.
By Asahel Gridley, MD
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