What Sets Us Apart
Ultra Minimally Invasive da Vinci Surgery, Award Winning Hospitals, & Two Decades of Experience with one of the Lowest Complication Rates
Welcome To A Higher Level Of Care
Texas Center for Bariatric & Advanced Surgery is globally recognized by the Surgical Review Corporation for excellence in patient safety and home to one of the world’s lowest complication rates. As an MBSAQIP-accredited center, our program has been independently reviewed and exceeds strict national guidelines for expert care, safety, and proven outcomes, so you can be confident your health and safety come first. The surgery program is founded by Dr. Joe Cribbins, who has been honored by the medical community for more than 15 years and has been named a Texas Super Doctor®️ by Texas Monthly. He has also been inducted into the Hall of Fame for D Magazine’s Best Doctors, an honor that reflects years of repeated recognition from his peers. Together, these honors show lasting respect from fellow physicians and a steady commitment to excellence in medicine and in your care.
Expertise You Can Trust. Care That Feels Personal.
Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery combines advanced surgical expertise with personalized, compassionate care. Board-certified bariatric surgeons Dr. Joseph Cribbins, Dr. Christopher McMillian, and Dr. Edmund Chen specialize in minimally invasive and da Vinci bariatric surgery, supported by a multidisciplinary team dedicated to each patient’s long-term success.
Our comprehensive approach combines surgical and non-surgical weight management, advanced technology, individualized treatment planning, and ongoing support before and after surgery. Our bariatric hospitals are MBSAQIP-accredited centers, reflecting our commitment to quality and patient safety.
For more than two decades, we’ve built our practice around treating patients like family. We understand the challenges of weight loss and provide judgment-free care designed to help every patient feel informed, supported, and confident in their journey.
Changing Lives With Bariatric Surgery
Calling our practice to explore bariatric surgery could be a small first step on a truly transformative journey. Our bariatric procedures can provide lasting weight loss to people who think they’ve exhausted all their options. With nationally rated doctors, advanced techniques in minimally invasive surgery, a reputation for committed patient care, and Marty, our very own office corgi, Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery is an excellent choice for your care.
17,000+ Transformations And Counting
Amanda B
“Do it! It’s 1000% life-changing and worth it.”
After gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. Cribbins, Amanda lost 113 pounds-but her transformation goes far beyond the scale. Through exercise, healthier choices, and a focus on her mental health, she’s gained greater confidence in herself and her lifestyle.
See The Transformation
113 pounds
Chasline F
“Do it! It was one of the best decisions of my life.”
After gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. Chen, Chasline lost 60 pounds—but what she gained means even more. She found greater confidence, joy, and freedom from insecurities that had followed her for years.
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60 pounds
Hannah B
“Do it! It will be hard work, but it will all be worth it.”
After gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. Cribbins, Hannah lost 151 pounds and gained greater energy, mobility, and confidence. Today, she can walk without getting winded, enjoy more activities with her family, and look in the mirror loving what she sees.
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151 pounds
Tyrone G
“Choose life and happiness.”
After SADI-S surgery with Dr. Chen, Tyrone lost 279 pounds and gained greater mobility, confidence, and freedom in his everyday life. He can now travel comfortably, shop at any store, and fasten his seatbelt without an extender.
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279 pounds
Eileen T
“Just do it! You won’t regret it. Dr. Joe and his staff will forever be in your corner!”
After gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. Cribbins, Eileen lost 80 pounds, embraced fitness, and gained the confidence to celebrate milestones like fitting into bridal gowns off the rack.
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80 pounds
Melissa C
“Listen to your doctor, your body, and yourself before everyone else.”
After SADI-S surgery with Dr. Chen, Melissa lost 130 pounds, gained energy and mobility, and found the freedom to enjoy new adventures without limitations.
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130 pounds
Randall Z
“It has been worth every single step.”
After SADI-S surgery with Dr. Chen, Randall lost 193 pounds and achieved sleep apnea remission. He now breathes easier, has more energy, and enjoys greater mobility and comfort when traveling.
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193 pounds
Kimberly S
“Go for it.”
After gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. Cribbins, Kimberly lost 73 pounds and has successfully maintained her weight loss for three years. She’s focused on building muscle, staying healthy, and enjoying greater confidence and freedom in everyday life.
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73 pounds
Choose the Award-Winning Friendly Team that Cares
At the Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery, we’re not interested in performing as many surgeries as possible. We genuinely care for patients and want them to achieve improved health and a better quality of life through weight loss. Our heart and passion for better bariatrics is as big as Texas and that is why people travel the distance to see us. At Texas Center patients are family.
When you meet with Dr. Cribbins or Dr. Chen for an initial consultation at our office in Plano, TX or through telemedicine from the comfort of home, they will consider your unique concerns, goals, medical conditions, and more in order to recommend the most suitable approach to weight loss for you. Medical weight management, for example, might be better than weight loss surgery for some patients. You will feel at ease right away with their warm and caring personalities and they never judges.
Discover why men and women from across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and from all over the United States are glad they chose us.
Contact Our Team4 Convenient Dallas-Fort Worth Locations
You’ll feel inspired from the first time you step into the warm, welcoming environment of our weight loss clinics. We welcome friends and family to come with you and offer complimentary parking and WIFI.
The dedicated Texas Center team will help guide you on your weight loss path, We are here to make every step as easy as possible.
Globally recognized and verified by the Surgical Review Corporation for excellence in patient safety with one of the lowest complication rates in the world. A premier destination for boutique bariatric surgery.
Plano Office
6020 W Parker Rd, Suite 400
Plano, TX 75093
Arlington Office
811 W Interstate 20, Suite G10
Arlington, TX 76017
Dallas Office
12228 N. Central Expressway, Suite 310
Dallas, TX 75243
North Richland Hills Office
4351 Booth Calloway Road, Suite 404
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
