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  • Neurological Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 19 years of experience
  • Neurosurgeons of New Jersey (Ridgewood) 1200 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
  • (201) 416-3021

Brief Intro

Dr. William Cobb, MD, PHD, FAANS is a board-certified Neurosurgeon with extensive experience in the latest technology including frameless intraoperative guidance systems, ultrasound and fluoroscopic-assisted surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery, minimally invasive techniques, and endoscopy to treat a variety of neurological conditions.

Dr. Cobb also has a strong interest in minimally invasive spine surgery for the treatment of degenerative spine and intervertebral disc disease. His goal is to relieve pain through non-surgical and appropriate surgical options while treating the nerves and spinal cord within the spine to maintain and improve neurological function. He is the Director of Neurosurgical Oncology at The Valley Hospital.

Dr. Cobb has a strong interest in diseases of the brain and spine with a particular focus on neurological oncology. In particular, he is interested in the use of stereotactic radiosurgery in conjunction with surgical intervention in the treatment of tumors of the brain and spine. 

Dr. Cobb is a member of the American Academy of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) and the joint Tumor section. Dr. Cobb has authored a number of peer-reviewed publications.

Call today to set up an appointment with Dr. Cobb! 201-416-3021

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Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Weill Cornell and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

RESIDENCY

New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School - 2006

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Neurosurgeons Of New Jersey
  • 1200 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
  • Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Neurological Surgery
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Lumbar stenosis
  • Cervical Disc Disease
  • Lumbar Disc Disease
  • Pituitary Tumors
  • Pinched Nerves
  • Metastatic Brain Tumor
  • Glioblastoma
  • Cervical stenosis
  • Meningioma
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Intracranial Injury
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Procedures Performed

  • Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery
  • Revision Spinal Surgery
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Decompression
  • Spinal Cord Surgery
  • Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS)
  • Robotic Spine Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Ultrasonic Spine Surgery
  • Laminotomy
  • Image Guided Spine Surgery
  • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
  • Cyberknife Radiosurgery
  • Complex Spine Surgery
  • Brain Tumor Surgery
  • Brain Surgery
  • Artificial Disc Replacement
  • Tumor Removal
  • Gamma Knife for Brain Tumor
  • Lumbar discectomy
  • Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
  • Craniotomy
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Neurological Testing
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Spinal Cord Surgery
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Clover Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Medicare
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Meritain Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • CareSource
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Humana
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Transamerica
  • Medicaid
  • AmeriHealth
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
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