Charles S. Cobbs
Expertise in
23
conditions

Dr. Charles S. Cobbs

Neurosurgery
550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
23
conditions
550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, 
Seattle, WA 

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.

Graduate Institution

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine , 1991

Residency

University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine , 1997

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Neurological Surgery

Fellowships

University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine , 1994

Hospital Affiliations

Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Regence
  • EPO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Ben and Catherine Ivy Center for Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment
550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, Seattle, WA 98122
Other Locations
Swedish Issaquah
751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Issaquah, WA 98029
Swedish Neurosurgery
550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, Seattle, WA 98122
Swedish Cherry Hill
500 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Swedish First Hill
747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Swedish Ballard
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.

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Kyphosis
Ganglioneuroblastoma
Olfactory Neuroblastoma
Scoliosis
Meningocele
Hearing Loss
Vertebroplasty
Germ Cell Tumor
Hydrocephalus
Craniopharyngioma
Craniectomy
Meningioma
Neurofibromatosis
Subdural Hematoma
Ganglioglioma
Oligodendroglioma
Hyperhidrosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
Acromegaly
Gliomatosis Cerebri
Syringomyelia
Medulloblastoma
Epidural Hematoma
Tuberous Sclerosis
Spinal Stenosis
Ependymoma
Encephalocele
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Glioma
Craniosynostosis
Microvascular Decompression
Sciatica
Neuroblastoma
Syringobulbia
Gliosarcoma
Chordoma
Laminectomy
Pituitary Tumor
Myelomeningocele
Meningitis
Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia
Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis
Pineoblastoma
Cordotomy
Awake Craniotomy
Hemangiopericytoma
Spinal Tumor
Acoustic Neuroma
Prolactinoma
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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 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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