Accepting new patients
Dr.
Mr Howard Cottam
Orthopaedic Surgery
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Mr Howard Cottam
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 Treatments • Shoulder 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."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·
#-794911
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-0DEA765D
Renewal due 2021
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
AmTrust Europe
2,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2000–2006
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universitat de València
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2006–2010
Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
Universitat de Barcelona
Career & appointments
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2010-09–2011-08
Junior consultant
Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
2,307 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
2,269 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
317 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
1,402 |
Patient reviews
See all 1679"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — — 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
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Research & publications
h-index: 9 · i10: 11
Selected publications
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Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across
DOI: 10.3342/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 107
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Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
DOI: 10.8401/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 33
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Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across
DOI: 10.2458/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 103
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Additional publications
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Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery · European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Mr Howard Cottam
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Mr Howard Cottam is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.