Dr. Milton Owen, M.D.
Bariatric Surgeon
18 Cinnamon Lane Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Description
Dr. Owen, MD, FACS, FASMBS is a bariatric surgery specialist based in Orange County, CA. He is one of the most experienced bariatric surgeons in the US who has performed over 8000 weight-loss surgeries. He was a pioneer to perform sleeve gastrectomy in Southern California. His Inverted Corner Gastric Sleeve technique that reduces heartburn and prevents leaks post-op was published by SOARD – a premier weight-loss journal. His experience gives him an edge to handle complex revision surgeries, senior care, and other high-risk patients. His expertise in managing pre and post-op bariatric patients makes him the most trusted and sort-after doctor in this segment.
Information
Dr. Milton Owens
EDUCATION:
St. Paul’s School
1955-1958
Stanford University
1958-1962
Medical School
McGill University
1962-1966
Internship
University of Utah Medical Center
1966-1967
General Surgery Residency
University of Utah Medical Center
1964-1974
CERTIFICATIONS:
Board Certified in General Surgery
The American Board of Surgery
Diplomate, National Board Medical Examiners – Parts I, II, III
LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS:
CA State Medical License (1974-2026)
NM State Medical License (2009-2010)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Association of Academic Surgeons
Association of VA Physicians
Western Association of Transplant Surgeons
Association of VA Renal Physicians
American Society of Transplant Surgeons
Fellow American College of Surgeons
Transplantation Society
Society Clinical Vascular Surgery
International Cardiovascular Society
Southern California Chapter, ACS
Los Angeles Surgical Society
Association of VA Surgeons
Western Surgical Association
California Medical Association
Long Beach Surgical Society
American Society of Bariatric Surgery
Public Education Committee
Society American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
AWARDS/HONORS:
AMA Physicians Recognition 1979-82 Meritorious Service, Kidney Foundation
Ralph and Marjorie Crump Award for Excellence in Medical Engineering Faculty sponsor for Thomas Rand Pritchett
Board of Directors Preferred Health Network 1985-1986
- Chapman Global Medical Center2617 E Chapman Ave Suite #201 Orange, CA 92869 - (714) 997-4448
- Torrance Memorial Medical Center 3330 Lomita Blvd. , Torrance CA 90505 - (714) 997-4448
- Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center 9920 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley, CA 92708 - (714) 997-4448
- Southern California Hospital at Culver City3828 Delamas Terrace, Culver City, CA 90232 - (714) 997-4448
- Foothill Regional MedicalCenter14662 Newport Ave. Tustin, CA 92780 - (714) 997-4448
- Tarzana Surgery Center18425 Burbank Blvd Tarzana, CA 91356 - (714) 997-4448
Experience
Chapman Global Medical Center
Coastal Center for Obesity
Chapman Global Medical Center, Bariatric Program
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