About Dr. Adam B. Smith
DO, DFACOS, FASMBS
A weight loss surgery pioneer in DFW with 23 years of experience.
Dr. Adam Smith fights obesity on a personal and professional level. He is not just a bariatric surgeon, but also a patient.
After watching his patients attain success with the Lap-Band® system, in 2002 Dr. Smith chose to undergo Lap-Band® surgery to reach his own personal weight loss goals. After losing 100 pounds, Dr. Smith could relate to patients and their everyday struggles. This knowledge has helped him develop one of the most comprehensive aftercare programs in North Texas. Furthermore, Dr. Smith has led the battle on many different fronts by standing up for the rights of the obese population.
In 2010, he was appointed as a spokesperson by the Obesity Action Coalition and Allergan as part of the Voice my C.H.O.I.C.E. campaign. This campaign gave Dr. Smith the opportunity to speak to congressional representatives about his experience with obesity, as well as about the policy reforms he would like to see. He continues to advocate for obesity and, in 2013, devoted his time to serve as the President of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. Honors such as this help Dr. Smith keep obesity, and its related diseases, in the forefront of discussions and policies amongst his peers.
Dr. Smith has been a surgical trainer for Allergan’s Lap-Band® system for a number of years. He trained many surgeons from across the country and, now, is a surgical trainer for the new iBand procedure. Dr. Smith has lectured internationally on topics such as obesity, the Lap-Band® system, as well as business and marketing techniques.
BIOGRAPHY
Adam B Smith DFACOS, FASMBS - What do these letters mean?
DFACOS stands for distinguished fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons.
To earn this distinction a surgeon must have contributed throughout their career to service to the profession, their community, and demonstrated clinical excellence and leadership. To be selected one must first earn the title fellow which is bestowed by the college, then after being a fellow many years and continuing to contribute you may apply for the title DFACOS
FASMBS stands for Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
To earn this title the surgeon must comply with the standards of excellence set forth by the organization
Adam B Smith was born in Ardmore Oklahoma and graduated Ardmore High School in 1979. While in school in Ardmore he was active in scouting earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Dr. Smith was also an active member of the order of DeMolay where he won the state oratorical contest. Dr. Smith attended Boys State sponsored by the American Legion where he was immersed in civics
He attended the University of Oklahoma where he graduated with a B.S. in Geology, He then attended what is now the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine graduating in 1988.
Following graduation he completed a rotating internship at the Tulsa Regional Medical Center, he the completed a general surgery residency at the University of North Texas Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas in 1992. It was during this period of time that laparoscopic surgery was in it’s infancy. Dr. Smith did additional laparoscopic training in Omaha Nebraska prior to entering private practice in Oklahoma City.
While enjoying private practice Dr. Smith missed the passion he had for teaching and returned to Fort Worth in 1994 joining the faculty at UNT-HSC serving as the general surgery residency director for several years and serving as vice-chairman of the department of surgery, he achieved the rank of associate professor of surgery and continues to serve as clinical faculty for UNT teaching residents and students.
While at UNT he started the Bariatric Surgical program and practiced there full time until 2004 when the primary teaching hospital closed, at this time he re-entered private practice and developed what is now known as Ultimate Bariatrics.
In addition to his passion for surgery he has always had a calling to give back to the profession that has been so generous to him. He served several years as the chairman of the General Surgery inservice exam committee for the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. He also helped develop the model curriculum for general surgery training for residents in AOA programs. He served over ten years on the Board of Governors for the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons eventually serving as President of that organization.
Dr. Smith has served multiple terms on the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery (Certification Board). He currently serves as division chair for metabolic and bariatric surgery for the AOBS. Dr. Smith continues his passion for lifelong learning by attending multiple educational meeting yearly and recently sat for and passed a written examination qualifying him for a certificate of added qualifications in metabolic and bariatric surgery from the AOBS
Watch Dr. Smith talk about the Lap-Band® Procedure
ACCOLADES
Orel F Martin Award and Medal
This was given to Dr. Smith for outstanding contributions to the College and to the Osteopathic profession
Guy D. Beaumont Award
This was given to Dr. Smith for demonstrating outstanding organizational leadership and excellence in improving the quality of osteopathic surgical education
Ballinger Distinguished Osteopathic Surgeon Award
This award was given to Dr. Smith for lifetime contributions to the Osteopathic Surgical Profession
Dr. Smith is one of only two surgeons to win all three of these awards.
You may see plaques or proclamations in the office
SPECIALTIES
The Lap-Band® System
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
Band to Sleeve Revision
Band to Bypass Revision
Sleeve to Bypass
Duodenal Switch (D-Switch)
Gastric Bypass
Gastric Sleeve
SIPS
Weight Loss Revisions
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
Gastric Banding
Revision Surgery
Gastric Balloon
General Surgery
Bariatric Endoscopy
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
ASMBS – American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
ACOS – American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
AOA – American Osteopathic Association
TOMA – Texas Osteopathic Medical Association