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 top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 80 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
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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 top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Pica, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Stent Placement.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Charles Cobbs
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Charles Cobbs?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Charles Cobbs by calling their office at 206-320-2800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Charles Cobbs a top-rated expert for Astrocytoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Charles 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 Cobbs specialize in?
While Dr. Charles 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 Cobbs participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Charles Cobbs has published 80 articles and abstracts on conditions like Astrocytoma. You can view a list of Dr. Charles 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 Cobbs accept my insurance?
Dr. Charles Cobbs accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-320-2800 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.
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- 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
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- 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.