Overview
Dr. Charles Cobbs is a Neurosurgeon that specializes in brain tumor surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, and neurosurgery. He is the Director of The Ben and Catherine Ivy Center for Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment. In his free time he enjoys the outdoors, running, cycling and skiing. Dr. Cobbs was also selected by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine as a Top Doctor in the field of Neurosurgery for consecutive years.
Dr. Cobbs is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty.
Dr. Cobbs is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 80 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Cobbs is currently accepting new patients.
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550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, Seattle, WA 98122
751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Issaquah, WA 98029
550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, Seattle, WA 98122
500 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
5300 Tallman Avenue Northwest, Seattle, WA 98107
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Cobbs has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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The Association Of University Physicians
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Spine Center At Harborview
Randall Chesnut is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Chesnut is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Subdural Hematoma, Craniectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chesnut is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Cerebrovascular Center
Dr. McDougall became certified as a neurosurgeon in 1993. He has focused his entire career on the treatment of stroke and cerebrovascular disease, and he was one of the first neurosurgeons in the country to receive fellowship training in endovascular techniques. Once Guglielmi detachable coils received FDA approval in 1995, he was the first neurosurgeon in North America to treat a patient with an intracranial aneurysm using this device. Since that time, he has been extensively involved in research to improve endovascular techniques including being the principal investigator on large, randomized, international studies. He is a past president of the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgeons, has published over two hundred papers in peer reviewed journals and been an invited lecturer on every continent except Antarctica. Dr. Mcdougall is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Pica, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Stent Placement. Dr. Mcdougall is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Mcdougall is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Charles S. Cobbs
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Charles S. Cobbs?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Charles S. Cobbs by calling their office at 206-320-2300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Charles S. Cobbs a top-rated expert for Astrocytoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Charles S. Cobbs is classified as an Distinguished expert for Astrocytoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Charles S. Cobbs specialize in?
While Dr. Charles S. Cobbs is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Glioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Charles S. Cobbs participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Charles S. Cobbs has published 80 articles and abstracts on conditions like Astrocytoma. You can view a list of Dr. Charles S. Cobbs's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Charles S. Cobbs accept my insurance?
Dr. Charles S. Cobbs accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-320-2300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- AstrocytomaDr. Cobbs isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Brain TumorDr. Cobbs isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- GlioblastomaDr. Cobbs isDistinguished. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Cobbs isDistinguished. Learn about Glioma.
- MeningiomaDr. Cobbs isDistinguished. Learn about Meningioma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Cobbs isDistinguished. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Advanced
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Cobbs isAdvanced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Cobbs isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Cobbs isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- Experienced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Cobbs isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- ApoplexyDr. Cobbs isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Cobbs isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Balloon SinuplastyDr. Cobbs isExperienced. Learn about Balloon Sinuplasty.
- Brain AbscessDr. Cobbs isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Cobbs isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.