Forensic Services & Medical Expertise

Milton Owens, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.S.M.B.S

Medical Director – Chapman Global Medical Center, Bariatric Program

Medical Director – Coastal Center for Obesity

Chief of Surgery – Chapman Global Medical Center

Areas of Medical Expertise: Bariatric and General Surgery
Dr. Owens is available to assist legal professionals in civil matters relating to bariatric medicine, providing deposition and trial testimony, expert consultation and litigation support to defense and plaintiff attorneys.

Bariatric surgery
Gastric bypass
Sleeve gastrectomy
Morbidly obese
Weight loss surgery
Bariatric foregut surgery
Obesity
Laparoscopic gastric band
Nutrition and weight loss
Malabsorption

Forensic Expert Witness and Consulting Services
Dr. Owens is a highly experienced bariatric surgeon. He can be called upon to consult and testify regarding bariatric surgery and complications resulting from procedures such as gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and adjustable band surgery. Possible complications include bowel obstruction, leaks, locational misjudgments, post-operative management and care.

Consulting – expert medical consultations and trial preparation for attorneys
Case review and report
Deposition
Trial – plaintiff and defense
Medical malpractice and wrongful death
Negligence
Standard of care