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Mr Richard Cobb

Specialist

Qualifications

MB BS 2011 London; FRCS (OMS) 2019 England; CCT (OMS) 2020

Profile

Richard is a London trained Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon based in Auckland. He qualified with distinction in both Medicine & Dentistry and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS).

During his training Richard gained experience in neurosurgery, plastic surgery and ENT surgery before ranking No.1 in the UK for selection into advanced specialist training in surgery of the Mouth, Jaw & Face (Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery).

His medical and surgical training were completed in London where he trained within several prestigious London units including King’s College Hospital, Guy’s Hospital, St. George’s Hospital and the Royal London Hospital.

Richard then travelled to Melbourne, Australia and completed an Advanced Surgical Fellowship in Orthognathic Surgery (Corrective Jaw Surgery), TMJ (Jaw-Joint) Surgery and Facial Trauma Reconstruction before moving to New Zealand.

Richard prides himself on adopting a caring, meticulous and ethical approach, offering evidence based techniques to achieve the best possible outcomes for his patients.

In addition to his private practice, Richard maintains a busy public practice, working as a Consultant Surgeon at Auckland City and Middlemore hospitals with an interest in facial trauma reconstruction, facial skin cancer reconstruction and orthognathic surgery. He is the Maxillofacial Lead for the multi-disciplinary management of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA).

Interests

Key interest areas:
  • Wisdom Teeth and Complex Dental Extractions (Oral Surgery)
  • Dental Implants & Bone Grafting
  • Orthognathic Surgery (Corrective Jaw Surgery)
  • TMJ Surgery and Total Joint Replacement
  • Facial Skin Cancer Reconstruction
  • Cranio-Facial Trauma Reconstruction

Title or Designation

Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Gender

Male / Tāne

Full NZ Registration Date

27 October 2021

Vocational Scope

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Scope of Practice

General, Vocational

Contact Details

Mr Richard Cobb is available at the following services:

Private Services

OMS Specialists | Mr Richard Cobb & Mr Ryan Smit - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

This service is available at the following location:

123 Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket, Auckland

Public Services

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Regional Service | Auckland | Te Toka Tumai

This service is available at the following locations:

Greenlane Clinical Centre

General enquiries 

(09) 367 0000

Extension/pager number known

(09) 307 4949

Patient enquiries

(09) 375 4300

Outpatient appointments and surgical bookings 

(09) 638 0400 / scheduling@adhb.govt.nz 

GP/ External Specialist Help Desk 

(09) 307 2800

Mental Health Services 24 Hour Crisis helpline

0800 800 717

Middlemore Hospital

Patient Enquiries (09) 276 5004 or 0800 266 513
Information or Visiting Hours (09) 270 4799
 
Outpatient appointments & surgical booking enquiries:
Ph (09) 277 1660  or O800 266 513
Email: customerservice@cmdhb.org.nz

Emergency Department: Open 24 hours / 7 days, Phone (09) 276 0000 or
FREEPHONE 0800 266 513

Auckland City Hospital

  • Patient enquiries

    (09) 375 4300

  • Known extension/pager

    (09) 307 4949

  • Acute Referrals Service

    (09) 375 7030, Ext: 24048 

  • Emergency Department

    (09) 367 0000, open 24 hours / 7 days

  • Outpatient appointments & surgical booking enquiries

    (09) 638 0400 / scheduling@adhb.govt.nz 

Mental Health Services

  • 24 Hour Crisis Line

    0800 800717

  • GP / External Specialist Help Desk

    (09) 307 2800

Starship Child Health, Central Auckland

General Enquiries:
(09) 3074949
Outpatient Appointments:
(09) 638 0400 or 0800 PATIENT 0800 728 436 or scheduling@adhb.govt.nz
Emergency Department:
Open 24 hours / 7 days, Phone (09) 307 4902
GP/External Specialist Help Desk:
(09) 3072800

Private Surgical Services

Quay Park Specialist Day Hospital

This service is available at the following location:

Quay Park Health Building, 60-70 Beach Road, Central Auckland, Auckland