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Mr Carlos Cobiella

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery London

Mr Carlos Cobiella

10 years of experience 5.0 (23 verified reviews)

7,362+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
8
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Carlos Cobiella at a glance

Mr Carlos Cobiella is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 37+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2012). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

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

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr Carlos Cobiella

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universitat de València, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-85503 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-26F7B8CA · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,760
Annual physical exam 99395 310
Vaccination administration 90471 1,342
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,105

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Carlos Cobiella
HEADSHOT
Carlos Cobiella in consultation
IN OFFICE
Carlos Cobiella with the team
WITH TEAM
Carlos Cobiella at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 103s
Meet Carlos Cobiella

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 6

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Carlos Cobiella, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4417/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33875576 · cited by 112
  2. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
    Carlos Cobiella, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3451/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34833238 · cited by 106

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery 2026-03-20 · 11 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery? 2026-01-16 · 6 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.carlos.cobiella@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

23 verified reviews
5.00
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23 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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