Summary

Dr. Barbara Gaines treats ventral hernia, inguinal hernia, and sports hernia, and performs adolescent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy weight loss surgery, adrenal operations, and anti-reflux operations. She practices surgery, bariatric surgery, trauma surgery, thoracic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, and pediatrics, and has 36 years of experience.

She trained at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and completed residencies and fellowships at Vanderbilt University Medical Center GME and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh–UPMC. She is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and sees patients in Dallas, Texas. She speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Gaines 4.3 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 36 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh - UPMC
  • 1 written review
  • 7 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Children's Health Specialty Center Dallas Campus

2350 N Stemmons Fwy Ste F5200Dallas, TX 75207
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Med School: University of Virginia School of Medicine Med School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston Med School: The University of Texas Medical School, Houston, TX Med School: Universidad Autonoma De San Luis Potosi Slp Mexico
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Barbara Anne Gaines

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicaid
  • Aetna - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Assurant Health
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - Medicaid
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Cook Children's Health Plan
  • FirstCare Health Plans
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Parkland Community Health Plan
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Texas Children's Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Texas Health Aetna
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan

Specialty Expertise

Barbara Anne Gaines has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Injuries
  • Appendectomy
  • Appendicitis
  • Bariatric Surgeon
  • Check-up
  • Critical Care
  • General Surgeon
  • Immunization
  • Internist/pediatrician
  • Nonpenetrating Wounds
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Pediatric Surgeon
  • Physical
  • Thoracic Surgeon
  • Trauma Surgeon
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

Barbara Anne Gaines holds an expired medical license in the states of Pennsylvania and Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expired in 2024 and an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh - UPMC in 2000 and Vanderbilt University Medical Center GME in 1998.

Residency

Completed their residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center GME in 1997 and Vanderbilt University Medical Center GME in 1993.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1990.

NPI Number

Barbara Anne Gaines' NPI number is 1790758837.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbara Gaines accepting new patients?
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Does Barbara Gaines accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Barbara Gaines accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Barbara Gaines affiliated with?
Barbara Gaines is affiliated with Upmc Childrens Hospital Of Pittsburgh.
Where is Barbara Gaines's office located?
Barbara Gaines's office is located at 2350 N Stemmons Fwy Ste F5200, Dallas, TX, 75207.
What languages does Barbara Gaines speak?
Barbara Gaines speaks English and Spanish.

Data Sources

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  • State medical licensing boards
  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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