AZ Top Docs Recognizes Dr. Kelly Shortridge for 2026
AZ Top Docs is proud to recognize Dr. Kelly Shortridge of Abrazo Scottsdale Medical and Surgical Weight Loss, as a reviewed and approved AZ Top Doc for 2026. For patients considering weight-loss surgery or dealing with complex conditions affecting the digestive system, choosing the right surgical approach can be an important part of the journey. Dr. Shortridge is a board-certified general surgeon and fellowship-trained bariatric and foregut surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic procedures designed to help patients achieve meaningful, lasting results.
Dr. Shortridge specializes in minimally invasive weight-loss surgery, including gastric sleeve and gastric bypass procedures. He also helps patients find relief from conditions affecting the digestive system, including acid reflux and achalasia, using surgical approaches tailored to their individual needs. His surgical care extends beyond bariatrics and foregut conditions. Dr. Shortridge treats a broad range of surgical conditions involving the skin, biliary tract, endocrine organs, small bowel, colon, stomach, and esophagus, allowing him to provide comprehensive care for patients with a variety of surgical needs.
With advanced training in minimally invasive surgery, Dr. Shortridge has developed a practice centered on using modern surgical techniques whenever appropriate. Laparoscopic and robotic approaches may offer patients benefits such as smaller incisions, less postoperative discomfort, and a potentially faster recovery, depending on the procedure and individual circumstances.
Dr. Shortridge completed his training at Western University of Health Sciences and Mountain Vista Medical Center before pursuing advanced fellowship training through the UT Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship.
For Dr. Shortridge, surgery is about more than treating a diagnosis. It is about helping patients move toward better health and a better quality of life with thoughtful, individualized care and the most appropriate surgical options available.
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