About Me

Dr. Blake Ashley, MD, FACS is board-certified in General Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He specializes in breast, general and colorectal surgery.

Dr. Ashley received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1994 from California State University, San Bernardino with highest honors. He was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, a privilege reserved for the top 10 percent of medical students, and graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1999. Dr. Ashley completed his surgical internship and residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in 2004. After completing residency, he joined the surgical team at South Orange County Surgical Medical Group.

Dr. Ashley holds privileges at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills and the Surgical Center of Saddleback.

Dr. Ashley performs a variety of general surgical procedures and has personally performed over 5,000 operations since joining the practice. He performs laparoscopic, open and robotic surgeries and routinely treats hernias, gallbladder disease, colon disease, anorectal disease, skin/soft tissue disease, abdominal visceral disease and breast disease.

As member of a surgical group, Dr. Ashley believes in a team approach to help work toward the desired patient goal. Through the surgical practice he participates in research to help improve medical care and patient outcomes. He has held a variety of positions with the medical staff of the hospital and surgical center to help promote optimal patient care.

In his spare time, Dr. Ashley enjoys hiking, mountain biking, beach volleyball and traveling.

Languages

English

Provider Specialty

General Surgery

Areas of Care

Treatments
  • Breast Cancer Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Education

Residency

Loma Linda University Hospital Medical Cente

Medical School

Medical College of Wisconsin

Insurances Accepted

Anthem Vivity HMO
BlueShield Trio Commercial HMO
Centivo ACO
Anthem Commercial HMO
Cigna Commercial HMO
Aetna Commercial HMO
Health Net Commercial HMO
BlueShield Commercial HMO
UHC Commercial HMO
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO
Alignment Medicare Advantage HMO
SCAN Medicare Advantage HMO
Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO
BlueShield Medicare Advantage HMO
Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
UHC AARP Medicare Advantage HMO
Anthem Pathway HMO
Cigna Value/Select HMO
UHC Harmony Commercial HMO
Anthem Pathway HMO (GNP)
BlueShield Trio Commercial HMO (GNP)
Cigna Value/Select HMO (GNP)
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO (GNP)
UHC Harmony Commercial HMO (GNP)
Alignment Medicare Advantage HMO (GNP)
Humana Medicare Advantage HMO (GNP)
Aetna Commercial HMO (GNP)
Anthem Commercial HMO (GNP)
BlueShield Commercial HMO (GNP)
Cigna Commercial HMO (GNP)
Health Net Commercial HMO (GNP)
UHC Commercial HMO (GNP)
BlueShield Medicare Advantage HMO (GNP)
UHC AARP Medicare Advantage HMO (GNP)
Anthem Vivity HMO (GNP)
Anthem Vivity HMO (GNP)
Clever Care Medicare Advantage HMO