What Sets Us Apart Ultra Minimally Invasive Da Vinci Surgery
& Two Decades of Experience
with the Lowest Complication Rates

• ALL appointments will be one to one with one of our doctors. 

• Half of our staff are bariatric patients themselves. Staff that have walked the bariatric journey know how you feel at each stage of the journey and are here to compassionately support you. 

• Our staff is bilingual in Spanish so that people can converse in their native language with medical profesionals.

• Texas Center NEVER requires group seminars to get started nor do we charge "program fees."

• Patients are family and given the doctors' personal emails to contact them at anytime with questions or concerns.  

• Our surgeons personally round on you in the hospital after surgery to make sure that you are doing great.

Dr. Cribbins and Dr. Chen are compassionate and esteemed board-certified surgeons that specializes in ultra minimally invasive Da Vinci Xi general and bariatric (weight loss) surgery. They are passionate about better health and the art of bariatrics.  Mickey Patel, NP is a native Georgian, who moved to Texas and  is passionate about the art of "Metabolic Reset"  This combination makes for the most comprehensive bariatric team in the state of Texas.

We believe that excellence in performing surgery and the medical management of our patients is derived from education, training, and experience.  We keep current on the latest techniques and standards so we can provide our patients with the optimal results they desire. We focus on thorough exams that check your total health before performing any procedure. We employ a friendly team approach to patient care that includes: surgeons, psychologists, nutritionists, and highly trained staff. 

Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery is one of the few bariatric centers in the country offering comprehensive care that combines surgical and non-surgical medical weight management in the treatment of obesity.  This combination provides the optimal results patients desire.  

Dr. Cribbins is a highly trained Da Vinci surgeon and he has used the Da Vinci surgical system technology since 2012.   The technology on the Da Vinci surgical system provides the surgeon with 3DHD magnified vision and true depth perception. This allows the surgeon to see beyond the capability of the naked eye. The Da Vinci Xi also allows the surgeon an increased precision with a greater range of motion while operating. This translates to even better results for patients and takes minimally invasive surgery to a whole new level.

We also know that surgery is never routine, no matter how many thousands of times we have performed such procedures. We never take for granted that you have placed a great deal of confidence in us. For this reason, a complete review of your medical history, current health, your expectations for surgery, and all questions are answered before proceeding with a procedure.  

For our bariatric patients, our hospitals are MBSAQIP accredited centers by The American College of Surgeons (ACS) and The American Society For Metabolic And Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). The ASMBS awards this MBSAQIP designation to leading centers in the field who provide exceptional patient care, demonstrate superior surgical skills and extraordinary hospital facilities. We take tremendous pride in this honor. 

As your health care professionals, we want you to be confident that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to stay healthy before and after your surgery.   To give you the best possible service and results we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend surgery lectures, meetings, and related conventions to stay informed on the most current techniques,  latest innovations, and the newest equipment that a practice can utilize to provide state of the art procedures. Also, being members of various professional associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.

Dr. Cribbins, MD, FASMBS is the Medical Director of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Committee program at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano for 18 consecutive years, he has served as the vice-chairman of surgery, has sat on several other medical committees. Dr. Cribbins has been honored to be recognized among D Magazine’s Best Doctors for bariatric surgery for 14 years, named a Best Doctor in Collin County by D Magazine since the inception in 2011, and a Texas Monthly Super Doctor.

Dr. Edmund Chen is a published researcher, presenter, and bariatric surgeon.  He first became interested in bariatric surgery while doing metabolic research at the National Institutes of Health in Washington D.C. in 2008.  He has devoted his life to better bariatrics, safer surgery, and improved patient outcomes utilizing the latest techniques.  He has trained at prestigious institutions including The John Hopkins University, Cornell University, Northwestern University, and Duke University.

We have built a foundation of trust for over two decades by treating patients like family.  This is the hallmark of our success. We are always here for our patients.  We understand the challenges of weight loss and do not judge.   Our staff has received comprehensive training and our entire team is dedicated to providing you with the compassionate care and service you need.  We make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible.

We look forward to meeting you.   One Operation Can Change Your Life.  You can make the rest of your life the best of your life!