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Dr. Charles Cobbs, MD

Dr. Charles Cobbs, MD

Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Charles Cobbs, MD is a neurosurgeon in Seattle, WA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities Olympic Medical Center and Swedish Cherry Hill Campus. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 140 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (140 reviews)

Ben and Catherine Ivy Center for Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment

550 17th Ave Ste 540 Seattle, WA 98122
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Dr. Cobbs' Reviews

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4.8
140 ratings, 133 with a written review
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Dr. Cobbs is very caring, knowledgeable, and personable MD and surgeon.
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Apr 12, 2025
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Excellent in his profession
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Apr 05, 2025
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Mar 29, 2025
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Dr. Cobb was very professional as well as personable. He is clearly an expert in his field and explained things in a way that made sense to me. He was also prepared and able to explain the results of prior MRI exams and the physical impacts of the findings.
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Mar 24, 2025
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I feel he was clear in his treatment plan, agree with treatment plan.
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Feb 27, 2025
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The personal care that I received
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Feb 22, 2025
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I felt Dr. Cobbs determined exactly what form of care I needed and set in motion what I needed to schedule my surgery.
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Feb 22, 2025
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Dr.Cobb was very espy to talk to. I would recommend him to any friend
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Feb 21, 2025
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This is the first time I seen Dr. Cobb. He is rated the best in the northwest on the internet. I totally agree. Hopefully he will help me with my lower back sciatica and the numbness and pain in my arms.
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Feb 15, 2025
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Dr Cobbs did a wonderful job interpreting my MRI and explained it to me in great detail. I'm very grateful for his expertise...
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Jan 19, 2025
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Even though it's been 10 yrs since my last Neurosurgery with this surgeon, it's like yesterday. He plans on going in through the same entrance as before.
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Jan 18, 2025
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All good!
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Dec 24, 2024
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Dr. Cobbs and his entire staff were prompt, efficient, and extremely helpful. I could not be more pleased.
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Dec 20, 2024
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Dr Cobbs performed my lower back surgery earlier this year. Very professional as was his whole team & office staff. Very positive experience in spite of having surgery. Would recommend him to any relative or friend.
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Dec 16, 2024
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I really liked Dr. Cobb. I felt extremely comfortable discussing my concerns with him. He was very personable, took the time to explain his diagnosis, answered my questions to my satisfaction, showed and explained to me the x-ray Results, and exactly how the surgery would be performed, possible risks, recovery time, etc. All of his staff were very friendly and helpful. I did have to wait quite a while to see the nurse.
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Dec 16, 2024
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A good experience with a care provider that gives clear explanation of test results and suggestions for future follow uop.
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Nov 23, 2024
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Very nice!
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Nov 23, 2024
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It was a good experience with the doctor & his team.
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Nov 15, 2024
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Dr Cobbs and his team have always been supportive and helpful and thorough beyond my expectations. I was recommended to him by a friend whose husband was cared for by Dr Cobbs. And am grateful to have him as my Proveder now.
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Nov 09, 2024
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Very professional
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Nov 08, 2024
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Dr. Cobbs specializes in brian tumor surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery and neurosurgery. He is the Director of The Ben and Catherine Ivy Center for Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Ucsf Medical Center

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Medical School, 1987

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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    Ben and Catherine Ivy Center for Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment

    Ben and Catherine Ivy Center for Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment550 17th Ave Ste 540 Seattle, WA 98122
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