Dr Michael Bowler is a highly experienced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, with over 40 years of practice in his specialty. Based in Newcastle, NSW, Dr Bowler provides expert medico-legal opinions and reports across a broad range of cases related to oral and maxillofacial surgery. His extensive knowledge and experience make him a sought-after specialist for legal matters involving maxillofacial injuries.
Dr Bowler is a WorkCover NSW Approved Assessor in Permanent Impairment for Maxillofacial injuries and holds the same accreditation under the NSW Motor Accident Scheme. His expertise is further recognized through his appointment to the General Medical Assessment Tribunal in Queensland and his role as a Medical Assessor with the NSW Personal Injury Commission. These appointments underline his authority in providing independent, objective assessments for complex injury cases.
With a career spanning both public and private practice, Dr Bowler has also served as a Senior Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) at John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle for 30 years. His international and local experience, coupled with his comprehensive understanding of medico-legal processes, ensures that his reports address all aspects of injury, impairment, and future needs.
Dr Bowler’s medico-legal assessments are thorough and impartial, offering critical insight into cases involving facial trauma, reconstructive surgery, and complex maxillofacial conditions. His opinions are grounded in decades of surgical expertise and a deep understanding of the medico-legal landscape.
