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Dr. William Cobb, MD

Dr. William Cobb, MD

Neurosurgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. William Cobb, MD is a neurosurgeon in Ridgewood, NJ and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2006. He is affiliated with Valley Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 39 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (39 reviews)

Neurosurgeons of NJ

1200 E Ridgewood Ave Ste 200 Ridgewood, NJ 07450

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Dr. Cobb's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cobb

4.5
39 ratings, 27 with a written review
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Well cared for NPHer
All of my questions and concerns were addressed.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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NPH Trish – Jan 09, 2025
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Very good
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Craig F. – Oct 13, 2023
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I am very confident that when I have my surgery on my cervical spine that I have the best of the best to operate.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Stanley K. – Aug 30, 2023
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I was very pleased with Dr. Cobb
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 28, 2023
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I was pleased with Dr Cobb and his entire staff. The amount of care and concern shown, the accessibility of the doctor and staff...and I especially appreciated the honesty and directness in dealing with our family's difficult. Surprising and frightening situation. That directness by all was actually comforting to me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Donna D. – Jul 03, 2023
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Seemed to be a careful diagnosis. I was referred ti a pain management provider.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Glenn E. – Jul 01, 2023
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The procedure that Dr Cobb preform on me was life changing. My pain level was excruciating and debilitating. I was not able to sleep and barely able to walk with a cane. There are not enough words to express what it meant to have someone listen and then execute a plan in a very timely manner. My only wish is that I could have met Dr Cobb sooner. Would highly recommend him and his staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kristy G. – Jun 02, 2023
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Dr. Cobb is patient and takes the time to carefully answers questions; however he pushes tests without carefully assessing risks and is difficult to reach. He doesn't seem to add much to the reports from radiologists and heavily relies on PA's during his processes. Probably okay for straightforward cases.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 14, 2023
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Dr Cobb did a great job!
Dr Cobb did a great job performing a laminectomy on my back. I had a severe case of spinal stenosis. Recovery from the back surgery was painless. I would strongly recommend Dr Cobb.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 13, 2023
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Excellent
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Bruce B. – Feb 14, 2023
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Good experience
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Carmen J. C. – Feb 01, 2023
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Neurosurgeon with Skill!
Dr. Cobb is a Neurosurgeon from a capital letter! Meaning the Ace in his craft. From diagnosis to surgery and follow up. His staff are also polite and well organized: Ingrid, Maureen, Lindsay- cannot say enough good things about them. Thank you for your hard work. Dr Cobb explains everything - shows scans and walks you through. Great bedside manner as well. As I said- if you have a brain tumor and need a neurosurgeon- this is your team!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Naira Aslanyan – Jan 12, 2023
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It was an amazing experience start to finish. Dr. Cobb knew exactly where my pain was originating from and made me feel comfortable to go through the process of what needed to be done to fix my issue.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Cynthia T. – Oct 04, 2022
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See above…couldn’t be happier with him and his entire staff as Janet has been fantastic
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Charles H. – Jan 07, 2022
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Can’t say enough good things about quality of care
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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James H. – Oct 27, 2021
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Dr Cobb has an extremely efficient and supportive office staff. No question or concern was brushed off. I felt they were there for me in the entire unknown journey . Thanks to Ingrid, Lindsay and Maureen!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Julanna K. – Oct 09, 2021
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Dr. Cobb is the most compassionate, caring, knowledgeable, and decisive surgeon you could ever hope to have. He performed emergency surgery on a Saturday as he knew my situation was critical. I have the utmost respect for him and forever grateful to him. He saved my life! I can’t thank him enough. He is the best of the best.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Karen A. – Apr 10, 2021
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Very good
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Doctor F. J. O. J. – Apr 09, 2021
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Dr. Cobb performed surgery on me in 2015 for multiple discectomies after reviewing MRI's of the affected areas. He and I spoke of him performing surgery on three areas in L3, L4 and L5/S1. After surgery I still had most of the same symptoms that sent me to him in the first place. Following up with him, I had another MRI about a year later and when I read the report it was evident that only L3 & L4 were addressed during surgery. When I went in to consult with Dr. Cobb, I questioned him about it and he THEN told me that indeed he only did the first two vertebrae and not L5/S1 as we had discussed. His comment was, "during surgery I didn't think it was that bad and still don't". The kicker for me was a notation on the MRI from the technician that indicated "a 2.5cm aortic aneurysm was observed" and "follow up" with a cardiologist was recommended NONE of which I was told by Dr. Cobb or his team. When I questioned him on that he said, "well that was wrong....someone should of told you.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Joseph McDonald – Aug 11, 2020
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Dr. Cobb and his staff are brilliant and warm professionals. A decade ago, my father-in-law was able to walk on his own again because of Dr. Cobb. I've had two different back problems in the past five years and Dr. Cobb completely corrected them for me. His bedside manner is stellar. He explained everything that would happen to me and answered questions I wouldn't think to ask. Everyone in his office is equally stellar, which includes his very caring Physican's Assistant, Laurie and nurse, Lyndsey. I have no real money or special connections, but I was treated like a VIP.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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William Porterfield – Feb 08, 2020
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care philosophy

Our philosophy on patient care incorporates a multi-disciplinary approach using evidence-based strategies in order to provide a cutting-edge treatment plan. Our team focuses on providing compassionate and individualized attention to each patient?s...read more

biography

Dr. William S. Cobb graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania before receiving a Doctoral degree in neuroscience from Rutgers University studying the neurochemistry and neurophysiology of the brain.  Upon...read more
  • Neurosurgery

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  • New York Presbyterian - Weill Cornell

    Internship Hospital
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital-new York Weill Cornell Center

    Residency Hospital, 2013
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Medical School, 2006
  • University Of Pennsylvania

    Undergraduate School, 1994
  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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    Neurosurgeons of NJ

    Neurosurgeons of NJ1200 E Ridgewood Ave Ste 200 Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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