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Photo of Milton L. Owens M.D. Milton L. Owens M.D.
2617 E. Chapman Ave #307
Orange, CA 92869
Phone: (888) 527-5222
Fax: (714) 997-4449
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About Dr. Owens (COE) Support Groups & Seminars Insurers Reviews Weight Loss Graphs Before & After

Have performed over 7,000 weight loss surgeries. offices: Rancho Cucamonga, Orange

Dr. Owens is one of the most experienced Bariatric Surgeons in California having performed over 7,000 weight loss surgeries. He performs all surgeries using laparoscopic technique including patients with BMI's over 60.

Over 1000 lap bands placed. Patients with BMI's of 30-35 now considered


Dr. Owens is the first, and most experienced in Southern California offering SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY. His surgical skill includes routine and complex revisions.


His research papers presented at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery have been accepted for publication. Dr. Owens uses experienced Bariatric surgeons only as assists on all patients. Bilingual Patient Coordinators.

General Information
Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics:  98
Minimum Age for Patients:  by case
Maximum Age for Patients:  by case
Surgery Types Performed:  RNY (Lap), VBG (Lap), Lap Band, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, Revision
Gall Bladder Removal:  Sometimes. For stones or strong family history

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Clinical Experience
Laparoscopic Surgery:  15 Years Experience
Bariatric Surgery:  15 Years Experience
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery:  7 Years Experience
  Planned
Start
Date
 Surgeries Performed To Date  Avg. Currently Done
Per Week
Years Experience
With This Type
O.R. & Hospital Stay Times
Total
Surgeries
Lap-to-Open
Conversion
Avg. O.R. Time (hours/minutes) Avg. Hospital Stay (days)
Roux-en-Y (RNY)
Open   2000     17   4
Lap   5000   5 7 1 hour(s) 0 minutes 3
LAP-BAND®
    500   2 5 0 hour(s) 1 minutes .5
Revisions
Open   250   1 15 2 hour(s) 0 minutes 5
Lap   50   1 15 2 hour(s) 0 minutes 5
Other
Sleeve Gastroplasty       1   1 hour(s) 0 minutes 3
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
    50          

Education and Training
Medical School:  McGill – Montreal, Canada (graduated 1966)
Residency:  University of Utah – Salt Lake City, UT (finished 1972)

Hospital Affiliations
ObesityHelp.com members selecting Dr. Owens (COE) as their surgeon have posted reviews on the following hospitals:
Alvarado Hospital - San Diego, CA
Torrance Memorial Medical Center - Torrance, CA
Chapman Medical Center (COE) - Orange, CA
San Pedro Peninsula - San Pedro, CA
Avarado Hospital - San Diego, CA
Alvarado Hospital (COE) - San Diego, CA
Rancho Specialty Hospital - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Chapmen Medical Center - Orange, CA

Reference Check
Some preliminary effort was made to check information supplied by or about this surgeon, the results of which are relayed below, as-is, for information purposes only.
Medical Board of California
Accurate as of: 2/25/03 (verified – 3/10/03)
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Licensee Name:      Milton Leroy Owens
License Status:     Active	
License Number:     G27997	
License Type:       MD	
Address:            2617 E. Chapman Avenue	
City, State, Zip:   Orange, CA  92869
Orig. License Date: 08/29/1974 (issue date)		
Education:          McGill – Montreal, Canada
Residency:          University of Utah – Salt Lake City, Utah

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ASBS Member
(Verified - 3/10/03)

ABS Member
(Verified. Spoke with Clarissa J., on 3/10/03)

SAGES Member
(Verified. Spoke with Lorien Patton, on 3/10/03)