David L. Cobb, Jr., M.D., FACOG

Dr. Cobb received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee in Memphis, then moved to Asheville to complete his residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC). He has been practicing in Asheville at Grace since 1999. He loves his profession; particularly the richness of interacting with and caring for people as they navigate important times in their lives. Dr. Cobb and his wife have six children. He spends a lot of time hiking and camping for Boy Scouts with his five sons and enjoys cultivating the family's extensive vegetable garden.  

Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Undergraduate | 1987  
B.A. Business Administration
Furman University
Greenville, SC

Medical | 1995
University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Memphis, Tennessee

Residency | 1999
Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Mountain Area Health Education Center
Asheville, NC

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

North Carolina Medical Board | Physician and Surgeon License No. 9600828 | Current

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology | Current

American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology

American Association for Pro-Life Gynecologist and Obstetricians | Current

Buncombe County Medical Society

HOSPITAL STAFF PRIVILEGES

Mission Hospital Systems
509 Biltmore Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801

Park Ridge Hospital
 100 Hospital Dr.
Hendersonville, NC 28792

APPOINTMENTS

Mountain Area Pregnancy Services | Medical Director

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

  • Methods of Catheterization Following Burch Urethropexy: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial | 1999
  • Bladder Management Following Abdominal Urethropexy: A Retrospective Case Review | 1997

PRESENTATIONS

  • Tocolytic effects of Magnesium Sulfate following PPROM | Research Forum | Asheville, NC | 1996
  • Enhancement of Graduate Medical Education through Collaborative Practice | NC AHEC Statewide Conference | Wilmington, NC | 1996
  • Genetic Techniques- Polymerase Chain Reaction | Grand Rounds | Asheville, NC | 1995

HONORS

Lewis S. Rathburn, MD Award for research significantly contributing to the field of gynecology |  1997, 1999

Chief Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology | 1998-1999

Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures Award through The American Association of Gynecologic Laparscopists | 1999

Nurses' Recognition Award | 1999

Anthony S. Ficalora Award for commitment to patient care | University of Tennessee | 1995