I live in san diego county also and had my surgery done by Dr. Owens. Him and his staff were wonderful. I have Tricare so I went to see him for my consult Feb 19 2008 and they had me approved within 2 weekes and had my surgery March 25 2008. I traveled to his San Pedro office just so I wouldnt have to wait longer. Overall great experience with everyone with the coastal center for obesity.