Summary

Dr. Allan Joseph "Joe" Cribbins III, MD is a board-certified General and Bariatric Surgeon who specializes in the "Art of Bariatrics" utilizing the Ultra Minimally Invasive da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System.

Dr. Cribbins is a highly skilled and respected surgeon with over 2 decades of experience and a da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgeon of excellence since 2012.  He is committed to better surgery, better surgical outcomes, and better results for patients.

He is the Medical Director of the Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Committee program at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano for 15 consecutive years, he has served as the vice-chairman of surgery and 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 12 years, named a "Best Doctor" in Collin County by D Magazine since the program inception in 2011, and a 2020 "Texas Super Doctor."

He has built a foundation of trust for over two decades by treating patients like family, and it is the hallmark of his success. He is a compassionate surgeon and prefers that everyone call him, "Joe."

Dr. Cribbins is confident ONE OPERATION CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE. 

Bariatric surgery has been proven to be the most effective and long-lasting way to combat obesity by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Overweight people become resistant to weight loss due to hormones that regulate fat.   Bariatric/Metabolic surgery effectively treats people who are resistant to commercial weight loss, diet, and exercise.  Dr. Cribbins enjoys the "Art of Bariatrics" because weight loss surgery restores health and transforms life.

Dr. Cribbins operates at hospitals that are MBSAQIP accredited centers by the American Society For Metabolic And Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). The ASMBS awards this MBSAQIP designation to leaders in the field who provide exceptional patient care, demonstrate superior surgical skills, and extraordinary hospital facilities.

Dr. Cribbins and his wife, Heather, have 5 children, 4 dogs, and reside in Dallas, TX. 

Dr. Cribbins provides Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgeries for the following -
- Appendectomy
- Bariatric Surgery
- Hernia Repair
- Cholecystectomy
- Bariatric Revision Surgery
- Bariatric Surgery

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Office Location

Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery

6020 W Parker Rd Ste 430Plano, TX 75093
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 3:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 31 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Northwestern University - Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • 13 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Allan Joseph Cribbins III

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - POS
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optima Health
  • Parkland Community Health Plan
  • Renaissance
  • Renaissance - Medicare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Texas Health Aetna
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Allan Joseph Cribbins III has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Allan Joseph Cribbins III has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Gastric Bypass (Gastrojejunostomy)
  • Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2028, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Northwestern University - Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Medical School

University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineGraduated in 1995

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Allan Cribbins III's office located?
Dr. Allan Cribbins III's office is located at 6020 W Parker Rd Ste 430, Plano, TX, 75093.
Which hospitals is Dr. Allan Cribbins III affiliated with?
Dr. Allan Cribbins III is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano.
Does Dr. Allan Cribbins III accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Allan Cribbins III accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Allan Cribbins III accepting new patients?
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