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Mr Howard Cottam

Orthopaedic Surgery London

Mr Howard Cottam

16 years of experience

7,190+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Howard Cottam at a glance

Mr Howard Cottam is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 27+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2006). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Howard Cottam is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon who specialises in Upper Limb Surgery. He obtained his initial medical qualification from King's College London. He completed his basic surgical and trauma and orthopaedic training rotations in the South-East of England. He was able to complete a Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship training at the busy Avon Orthopaedic Centre in Bristol and then returned to King's College Hospital for another Fellowship training in Hand and Wrist Surgery.
Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsShoulder Arthroscopy
Subacromial Decompression for Impingement
Rotator Cuff Repair
Shoulder Stabilisation following Dislocation
Release for Frozen Shoulder
Acromioclavicular Surgery
Shoulder arthritis
Shoulder Replacement for Arthritis
Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy

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

— Mr Howard Cottam

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, London (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-794911 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-0DEA765D · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,307
Annual physical exam 99395 2,269
Vaccination administration 90471 317
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,402

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Howard Cottam
HEADSHOT
Howard Cottam in consultation
IN OFFICE
Howard Cottam with the team
WITH TEAM
Howard Cottam at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 133s
Meet Howard Cottam

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 11

  1. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
    Howard Cottam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3342/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32480709 · cited by 107
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Howard Cottam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8401/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37313507 · cited by 33
  3. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
    Howard Cottam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2458/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37880658 · cited by 103
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Howard Cottam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8928/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 39592285 · cited by 125

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.howard.cottam@euroclinics.example

Location

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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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Orthopaedic Surgery

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  • What does Howard Cottam specialise in?

    Howard Cottam specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in London, GB. 27 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Howard Cottam treat?

    Howard Cottam treats conditions within Orthopaedic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Howard Cottam practise?

    Howard Cottam practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Howard Cottam speaks English.

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