Dr. Justin Cobb

Professor Justin P. Cobb, CVO, BM BCh, MCh, FRCS

Dr. Justin Cobb is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in London, United Kingdom. He is known for hip resurfacing, partial knee replacement and robotic orthopaedic surgery.

Chair of Orthopaedics at Imperial College London since 2005, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Cleveland Clinic London, and Orthopaedic Surgeon to His Majesty the King.

Joint replacement replaces worn hips and knees with implants, relieving pain and restoring mobility for people with arthritis. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

About Dr. Justin Cobb

• Full Name: Justin Peter Cobb, CVO
• Credentials: BM BCh (Oxon), MCh, FRCS
• Specialty: Trauma and orthopaedic surgery
• Subspecialty: Hip and knee surgery
• Current Role: Chair of Orthopaedics, Imperial College London
• GMC Number: 2582830
• Languages: English
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Private appointments through Cleveland Clinic London
• Telehealth: Not confirmed
• NPI: Not applicable (practices outside the United States)

Address and Contact

Cleveland Clinic London Hospital

• City: London, United Kingdom
• Street Address and Phone: Not captured; see the Cleveland Clinic London profile

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust / MSk Lab

• City: London, United Kingdom

Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.

Specialties and Education

His published areas of care and procedures include:

• Hip resurfacing (including ceramic resurfacing research)
• Hip replacement, anterior hip replacement and hip revision
• Partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement and knee preservation
• Total knee replacement
• Robotic and computer-assisted joint surgery

Education and Training

• Medical School: BM BCh, Magdalen College, Oxford, 1982
• Surgical Training: St Thomas’ Hospital, The Middlesex and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
• Consultant Appointment: The Middlesex and University College Hospital, 1991 (London Bone Tumour Unit)

Certifications, License and Affiliations

• Registration: General Medical Council 2582830
• Fellowship: FRCS
• Hospital Affiliations: Cleveland Clinic London; Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; previously King Edward VII’s Hospital
• Honour: Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO)

Insurance

Cleveland Clinic London lists these private medical insurers for Professor Cobb (verified September 30, 2026). Self-pay is also possible; confirm cover with your insurer.

• Allianz Partners
• Aviva Health UK
• AXA PPP Healthcare
• Bupa
• Cigna European Services (UK)
• Healix Health Services
• Vitality
• Western Provident Association (WPA)

Insurance participation varies by location and plan type and can change. Confirm coverage with the practice or your insurer before booking.

Fees

Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.

Professional Information

• Developed Acrobot, the world’s first haptic robotic assistant for knee surgery, with engineer Brian Davies
• Hunterian Professorship (1992) for work on osteosarcoma surgery
• Civilian adviser in orthopaedics to the Royal Air Force; member of the Royal Medical Household
• Runs the musculoskeletal lab at Imperial, researching device design, 3D planning and printing, and virtual reality surgical training
• Treated casualties of the 1999 London nail bombings and the 2005 London attacks
• Member of the International Hip Society and European Knee Society

Reviews and Ratings

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Verification

Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.

• Cleveland Clinic London profile
• Top Doctors UK profile
• Wikipedia
• British Orthopaedic Association event (2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Justin Cobb known for?

Dr. Justin Cobb is known for hip resurfacing, partial knee replacement and robotic orthopaedic surgery.

Where does Dr. Justin Cobb practice?

He sees private patients at Cleveland Clinic London and leads the orthopaedic academic unit at Imperial College London.

What does an orthopedic surgeon do?

An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spine problems and joint replacement surgery.

How can I book with Dr. Justin Cobb?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request. Confirm the office location, referral needs and availability before you visit.

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Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Cleveland Clinic London.