

Howard Cottam
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Medbelle Partner Surgeon
Location
London, Sevenoaks, Maidstone
Specialties
Shoulder, Arm, Wrist & Hand
Experience
10 years
GMC number
4625898
Titles
BSc (Hons), MBBS Lond, MSc, FRCS (Tr & Orth)
Howard Cottam is an experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hand, wrist, shoulder, and arm conditions and procedures. He has successfully completed multiple fellowships across the UK and continues to be at the forefront of education in his role as clinical lead at Medway Maritime Hospital.


Howard Cottam
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Medbelle Partner Surgeon
Location
London, Sevenoaks, Maidstone
Specialties
Shoulder, Arm, Wrist & Hand
Experience
10 years
GMC number
4625898
Titles
BSc (Hons), MBBS Lond, MSc, FRCS (Tr & Orth)
Howard Cottam is an experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hand, wrist, shoulder, and arm conditions and procedures. He has successfully completed multiple fellowships across the UK and continues to be at the forefront of education in his role as clinical lead at Medway Maritime Hospital.
About
Howard Cottam is a highly-experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hand, wrist and upper limb surgeries. Alongside his NHS role and private practice, he was recently appointed as Honorary Clinical Lecturer at King’s College London in recognition of his ongoing involvement in teaching and training, both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He is dedicated to the advancement of orthopaedic techniques and patient outcomes and is a reviewer for the prestigious ‘The Bone and Joint Journal’. Patients describe him as down-to-earth, approachable, and professional.
Positions
- 2015 - Present Medway NHS Foundation Trust Subspecialty Interest in Upper Limb Surgery
- 2016 - Present Undergraduate Lead, King’s College London
- 2014 - Present: Reviewer, The Bone and Joint Journal
- 2020 - Present: Clinical Lead, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Medway Maritime Hospital
- 2017 - Present: Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, King’s College London
Education
- Upper Limb Fellowship (Hand & Wrist) King's College Hospital, London, 2014
- Upper Limb Fellowship (Shoulder & Elbow) Avon Orthopaedic Centre, Bristol, 2013
- MSc. (Tr and Orth) University of Brighton, 2013
- FRCS (Tr and Orth) Royal College of Surgeons, 2012
- BSc. Hons King's College London, 1996
- MBBS King's College Londo,n 1999
Memberships
- General Medical Council (GMC number): 4625898
- British Orthopaedic Association (BOA)
- British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS)
- British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH)
Accepted Insurances
Howard Cottam is working with most private medical insurers, please call to confirm coverage.
Locations
Blackheath Hospital (The)
40-42, Lee Terrace, SE3 9UD, London
KIMS Hospital Limited
Newnham Ct Way, ME14, Maidstone
Sevenoaks Medical Centre (KIMS Hospital)
London Rd, TN13 2JD, Sevenoaks
Fees
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