Meet Dr. David Robbins

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ABPS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

As of 2025, Dr. Robbins has performed over 10,000 cosmetic surgical procedures on the face, breast and body.

Dr. David Robbins, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

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West Des Moines Ankeny

Dr. David Robbins chose to establish his practice in Des Moines because the city reflects the values he lives by—honesty, integrity, respect, loyalty, and a down-to-earth attitude. “These are essential traits when selecting a plastic surgeon,” says Dr. Robbins. “They form the foundation of how I treat my patients and how I run my practice. The people of Des Moines and across Iowa deserve nothing less.”

As Iowa’s only quadruple board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Robbins brings over 20 years of exclusive experience in cosmetic surgery. He has performed more than 10,000 procedures on the face, breast, and body. Dr. Robbins believes that successful outcomes come not only from years of hands-on surgical experience but also from continuous education and commitment to excellence in aesthetic medicine. He is board-certified by:

Board Certifications

Professional Society Memberships

Why Board Certification Is Important

When selecting a plastic surgeon, it is essential that you confirm your surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) under the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Dr. Robbins holds the distinction of being board-certified with the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

In many states, a licensed physician may perform cosmetic procedures without being board-certified in plastic surgery. And just because a doctor is board-certified does not necessarily mean they are certified by the ABPS.

The ABPS is the only one of the 24 boards approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) that certifies physicians in plastic surgery of the face and all areas of the body. The ABMS was established to protect patients by monitoring and regulating the quality of medical education

Board Certifications Held by Dr. Robbins

Go to www.plasticsurgery.org or www.abfprs.org to learn more about board certification and to see if your surgeon is board-certified by the ABPS. It is important to understand what each board certification means and the validity of each of them. Not all plastic surgeons are board certified and not all plastic surgeons are board certified by the necessary boards that are relevant to their specialty or overall medical practice.

Dr. Robbins graduated magna cum laude from the Virginia Military Institute with a degree in chemistry. He served four years in the U.S. Army Reserves. He graduated with distinction from the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Dentistry. Dr. Robbins then attended medical school receiving his Medical Degree at The University of Nebraska. He completed three years of surgical training followed by a two-year plastic surgery fellowship at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Robbins has been practicing plastic surgery exclusively since 2002.

To be certified by the ABPS, a physician must meet these demanding requirements:

Graduate from an accredited medical school
Complete a minimum of three years of general surgery with the completion of another surgical subspecialty
Complete a residency in plastic surgery recognized by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, accredited by the American Board of Medical Specialties
Pass a rigorous process of oral and written exams as well as peer evaluation
Practice plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery for a minimum of four years before becoming eligible for board certification
Undergo periodic recertification (maintenance of certification) exams and complete continuing medical education credits every five years

More About Des Moines Plastic Surgery & Coachlight Medspa Clinic

Des Moines Plastic Surgery™ is the premier destination for cosmetic surgery in Des Moines and Central Iowa, specializing in advanced procedures for the face, breast, and body. ABPS Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Robbins offers the latest surgical techniques and leads the expert aesthetic team at Coachlight Clinic & Spa, our award-winning medspa brand with locations West Des Moines and Ankeny.

At Coachlight, guests can enjoy a wide range of non-surgical aesthetic treatments including:

Laser skin treatments to reduce wrinkles, fine lines, sun damage, pigmentation, acne scars, and facial veins
Non-surgical fat reduction and skin tightening with CoolSculpting®, Exilis™, and EMSCULPT®
Injectables like Botox®, Dysport®, and dermal fillers for lips, cheeks, and wrinkles
Skin rejuvenation services such as HydraFacial®, chemical peels, facials, and microdermabrasion
Specialized treatments including miraDry® for permanent underarm sweat and odor reduction

For more than a decade, Des Moines Plastic Surgery has been voted #1 Best Local Place for Cosmetic Surgery by Cityview Des Moines. Coachlight Clinic & Spa has also been awarded #1 Best Local Place for Non-Surgical Cosmetic Treatments every year from 2016 through 2025. Additionally, Dr. Robbins and our team received the 2017 Aesthetic Everything Diamond Award for Best Mid-America Plastic Surgeon and Best Skin Care in America.

As a leader in his field, Des Moines Plastic Surgery and Coachlight have been part of the Allergan Black Diamond Partnership Program, an honor reserved for the top 1% of plastic surgeons nationwide. This recognition highlights the practice and Dr. Robbins expertise in high-volume procedures including breast augmentation, Botox®, Juvederm® fillers, SkinMedica®, and Latisse®.

Serving patients from Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Waukee, Urbandale, Johnston, Clive, and throughout Central Iowa, Des Moines Plastic Surgery™ is committed to helping patients look and feel their best with both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic options.