Orthopaedic Surgeon
London, W1U 5NY
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Mr Carlos Cobiella is a Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He qualified from Medical School at the Universidad Autonoma in Madrid, Spain and completed his basic surgical training in London. He then undertook specialist training in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, and subspecialist training in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at the Shoulder and Elbow Unit and at the Peripheral Nerve Injury Unit at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital.
In 2003, he took up a consultant post at the Whittington Hospital where he set up the Shoulder and Elbow service. Two years later, he moved to UCLH where he led a team of Shoulder and Hand surgeons.
He is founder of The Shoulder Practice and leads the Upper Limb section of the ISEH (Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health), one of the nine research centres worldwide accredited by the International Olympic Committee. He was member of the Olympic Medical Team in London 2012. He is member of the NFL Physician Society.
Mr Cobiella sees patients with all aspects of shoulder and elbow conditions, including sports injuries, arthritis and fractures. He has a particular interest in arthroscopic techniques in the treatment of complex instability and rotator cuff repair with graft augmentation.
Mr Cobiella is actively involved in teaching and training of medical students and junior doctors. He is a member of faculty in numerous national and international courses in Arthroscopic and Sports Injury Surgery. He has co-authored numerous publications and regularly presents at scientific conferences. He is founder and convenor of the annual London Shoulder Meeting, the largest independent Shoulder and Elbow conference in the UK.
He is part of international study groups that focus on developing new strategies in the management of complex instability, with or without bone loss, and of rotator cuff tears, developing graft augmentation techniques and focusing on repair and return to normal function.
Mr. Cobiella has expertise in the following areas:
Sports Injury & Elective Surgery
Rotator cuff tendinopathy
Subacromial impingement syndrome / bursitis
Partial thickness rotator cuff tears
Rotator cuff tears
Irreparable rotator cuff tears
Scapulothoracic dysrhythmia
Snapping scapula syndrome
Shoulder pain
Frozen shoulder
Shoulder arthritis
Acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) osteoarthritis
Glenohumeral (shoulder) arthritis
Rotator cuff arthropathy
Arthroscopic subacromial decompression
Arthroscopic acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) excision
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
Arthroscopic rotator cuff graft augmentation
Arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction
Arthroscopic subacromial balloon spacer
Arthroscopic capsular release
Arthroscopic shoulder stabilisation (Bankart Repair)
Arthroscopic bone block (Eden-Hybinette) procedure
Arthroscopic Latarjet (coracoid transfer) procedure
Arthroscopic labral repair / SLAP repair
Failed previous arthroscopic surgery
Biceps tenodesis
Long head of biceps tendinopathy / tears
Acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) reconstruction
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis)
Elbow instability
Elbow stiffness
Elbow osteoarthritis
Elbow arthroscopy for arthritis / post-traumatic stiffness
Tennis elbow release / repair
Golfer's elbow release / repair
Elbow ligament reconstruction
Cubital tunnel (ulnar nerve) release
Carpal tunnel (median nerve) release
Trauma
Proximal humerus fracture fixation
Humeral shaft fracture fixation
Distal humerus fracture fixation
Clavicle fracture fixation
ACJ (acromioclavicular joint) stabilisation
Scapula fracture fixation
Radial head fracture fixation / replacement
Olecranon fracture fixation
Shoulder instability
Bankart lesions
Labral injuries / SLAP tears
Elbow dislocations
Elbow fractures (radial head, olecranon, distal humerus)
Triceps injuries
Distal biceps tendon ruptures
Forearm (radius & ulna) fractures
Distal radius (wrist) fractures
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2 reviews
5
I can' thank Carlos enough he put me at ease throughout every stage of my treatment and has supported me through my recovery and getting back to sport!
5
Excellent. Carlos was very clear at all times
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Carlos is an exceptional orthopaedic shoulder surgeon. He is a mentor and friend and someone I look up to greatly. He has immense experience as well as skill and knowledge. I would have no hesitation recommending his services.
Mr Aditya Prinja
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Mr Carlos Cobiella's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 2 reviews
What languages does Mr Carlos Cobiella speak?
Mr Carlos Cobiella speaks English, French and Spanish
Where is Mr Carlos Cobiella located?
Mr Carlos Cobiella primarily practices at The Princess Grace Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at 42-52 Nottingham Place, London, United Kingdom, W1U 5NY
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What are Mr Carlos Cobiella working hours?
Mr Carlos Cobiella is working Monday (09:00 - 14:00), Tuesday (09:00 - 12:20), Friday (09:00 - 14:00)
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