Coastal Center for Obesity Bariatric Center

I met Dr. Owens back in April. He appears to be a very caring person. His office staff are very helpful and very kind. The only thing I did not like about Dr. Owens is that his office is so far away from my home. I went out to see him on a Thursday and what should have been an 1 1/2 hour drive turned out to be over 3 hours. I called to let them know the traffic was horrible and Dr. Owens and the wonderful staff waited for me. They did not rush me at all. Dr. Owens seems to have a complete before and after care program. I like the fact that I can reach him 24 hours a day if I have any type of problem. I can't say if my feeling for him have changed as I don't have my surgery until 8/1/08. But I will keep you posted. Last question what is more important surgical competence or bedside manner. For me it is surgical competence as long as he does a suburb job on me, he can be as big of a jerk as he wants (and so far He has been a marvoulous man to work with.

I was nervous..but Dr. Owens was very good and I felt at ease quickly.

The lap band surgery and the support from Dr. Owens are why I feel that my life has changed for the better. I can honestly say that I have a second chance of life to enjoy my new me and my 2 ½ year old daughter. I have lost 160 pounds in the last 16 months and have gained so much more health, happiness, and life.rnrnDr. Owens has done more than I could imagine in being supportive and very approachable and accommodating during my weight loss journey! rnrnI would rate Dr. Owens above 10/10!rnrn

I just love this guy! :)) He's got a very quiet, understated sense of humor and I felt instantly comfortable with him. His office staff is extremely helpful (thank you Suzanne!) and are very good about returning phone calls and answering any questions I may have. They are very well-informed about how to deal with insurance companies, and I had my approval 10 days after my initial consultation. They have a comprehensive program they have created for WLS and I feel very comfortable and well-informed going into this. Overall, I'd recommend him to anyone looking for the surgical expertise and bedside manner all rolled into one! :))

In my personal experience, Dr. Owens is an excellent, experienced Surgeon. The first time I met him he said \"you're going to wish you did this years ago\". He was right! He didn't rush me and answered all of my questions, carefully explaining the risks. He & his staff made the process easy & smooth for me. What I liked most was his passion for his work and that he clearly enjoys being instrumental in changing his patients lives for the better. I found him to be caring & thoughtful with a sense of humor too. But...for me, the person that I want re-arranging my internal workings must be, first & foremost, highly skilled at what he/she does with a scalpel. I have had no problems. The surgery and recovery was easier than I could have ever imagined! I stopped my pain meds by the 2nd night in the hospital. I really haven't had any pain since being home. I was released on the 2nd day post- op and was happy to sleep in my bed as normal and able to take care of myself in every way (i.e.- bathroom issues, shower etc). This was major because, at my size, that isn't always easy WITHOUT just having had surgery. My personal impression of Dr. Owens is that of a dedicated, talented, innovative surgeon. Aftercare is a bit lacking. There isn't an R.D. on staff or for referral, the Dr. is your nutritionist. The office staff could be more helpful with post -surgery questions. They usually refer to the Dr. who is difficult to reach at times, as he is a busy surgeon.

After reading Dr. Owens' profile and meeting him in person, I felt very confident having him perform my surgery. His office staff (Gaby, specifically) was very competent and kind in helping me navigate the insurance hoops. The notebook they have put together for pre- and post-op education was extremely helpful and complete. I entered my surgical experience with no unanswered questions and my expectations have been abundantly exceeded. I'll take sugical competence over bedside manner any day, but Dr. Owens satisfied my needs in both ways.

Dr. Owens was very supportive when one insurance recommended another provider and one insurance approved the surgery. When I visited him in May 2007, he was very realistic about what I could achieve and what I could expect. The second time I went in, it seemed like it was a waste of time because we reviewed the new lab results and talked about new meds and resubmitted the paperwork. I guess thats because I am so anxious. LOL. I would rate him as an 9 for professionalism. Dr. Owens gave me his card to call if we had any questions at home. His office staff would get a 8, only because things were not submitted in a timely manner. Carmen is the go to woman. She took care of everything. I was very educated about numerous procedures and chose the RNY. A binder was provided with materials for me to look over in addition to making a list of questions and calling for anymore information. I know about the dangers and side effects. I know I want to be here for the duration to watch my children develop into adults.

A great doctor from the very first meeting! I enjoyed his sense of humor, that however did not take away from his professionalism or thoroughness in anyway. I arrived at his office and he was at the front desk waiting patiently, that's never happened. And he took all the time I needed to ensure I understand all the questions and concerns I presented to him. The office staff is unbelievable! I honestly have nothing negative to say and hope I never will, I don't think I will, Dr. Ownes and his staff have been the best I've encountered...EVER! My 2 year old daughter evne had a good time with them!!

My first impression of Dr. Owens was that he was a very caring individual and that remains my opinion today. His office was very busy on the day of my consult and I had to wait quite a bit. But when it came my turn, I felt that I had his total attention and he was willing to listen to my questions and concerns - never rushing me to finish. Karina was my contact person in the office and she was always very pleasant and helpful. I was also given Dr. Owens cell phone number and instructed to call him with questions and concerns. All aspects of the surgery and choices of procedure were discussed, along with the risks and pros/cons of each type. I would highly recommend Dr. Owens and in fact have done so already to a co-worker.

Dr. Owens is so professional and really made me feel at ease. He even address the questions my husband had with no problem. I would recomend him to anyone.