Mr Paul Culpan
BSc, MB ChB, FRCS (Tr & Orth)Orthopaedic Surgery
Recommended by
10 specialists
23 years of experience
13 years as a specialist
Practices worked at
31 Old Broad Street By Tower 42, London, United Kingdom, EC2N 1HT22 reviews
St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS864 reviews
27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR1294 reviews
About
Mr.Culpan is a Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon working at the largest trauma centre in Europe ,The Royal London Hospital . He is one of the surgeons globally performing customized hip replacements utilising minimally invasive techniques. His areas of interest include hip and knee replacements, revision surgery, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, arthroscopic knee surgery, complex hip reconstruction, and revision hip replacement.
Mr. Culpan graduated from the University of Manchester with Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degrees in 1996. He then undertook his basic surgical training through the Bart’s and Royal London surgical rotations. He then went on to complete his higher surgical training in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery in the University College London rotation.
He was awarded a fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons in 2005 and completed his training in 2007. Following this, he completed a year-long fellowship under the supervision of Professor Judet at his renowned orthopaedic unit in Garches, France. He then worked as a Consultant in Abu Dhabi, and then returned to the UK in 2010 to work for Bart’s Health Trust. He is also interested in research and has many professional publications.
He now splits his time as a senior consultant at the Royal London Hospital where he teaches and operates on particularly more complex cases and working privately in central London with patients traveling from all over the world for his expertise. He remains a very active surgeon with a particular interest in custom made or CT planned hip and knee replacements, pelvic and acetabular trauma, revisoin and complex arthroplasty and more recently osseointegration and rehabilitation.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
- Lower limb fractures and revision surgery
- Hip injections (including steroid, hyaluronic acid, PRP and nStride)
- Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
- Minimally invasive knee surgery
- Hip Replacement - primary annd revision
- Knee Replacement - primary and revision
- Multiligament Reconstruction
- Hip Preservation Surgery
- Knee Preservation Surgery
- Custom-made Knee Replacement
- Meniscal Repair
- Joint Injection
- Revision Surgery
- Tendon Repair
- Custom hip and knee replacement surgery
- Arthritis (Hip)
- Knee Pain
- Fracture (broken bone)
- Hip Impingement
- ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury
- Arthritis (Knee)
- Osteoarthritis
- Pelvic and acetabular trauma
- Revision hip surgery
- Revision knee surgery
- Fracture non union surgery
- Trauma rehabilitation
Medical procedures
- Hip Replacement
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- ACL Reconstruction
- Acetabular Reconstruction
- Anterior Hip Replacement
- Arthroscopy
- Chondral Grafting
- Custom-Made Knee Replacement
- Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) Hip Replacement
- Hip Arthroplasty
- Hip Injections (including Steroid, Hyaluronic Acid, PRP and nStride)
- Hip Preservation Surgery
- Hip Resurfacing
- Joint Injection
- Knee Injections (including Steroid, Hyaluronic acid, PRP and nStride)
- Knee Ligament Repair
- Knee Preservation Surgery
- MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
- Meniscal Repair
- Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery
- Multiligament Reconstruction
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Patella Realignment
- Pelvic Reconstruction
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction
- Revision Surgery
- Steroid Injection
- Tendon Repair
- Video Consultation
Special interests
- Ankle Fractures
- Knee Pain
- ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury
- Acetabulum Fractures
- Arthritis (Hip)
- Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip
- Bone Spurs
- Femur Fractures
- Fracture (Broken Bone)
- Hip Dysplasia
- Hip Fractures
- Hip Impingement
- Knee Arthritis
- Knee Cyst
- Knee Fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteomyelitis (Lower Limb)
- Osteoporotic Fractures
- Patella (Kneecap) Dislocation
- Pelvic Fractures
- Posterolateral Corner Injury
- Sports Injuries
- Stress Fractures
- The Young Hip
- The Young Knee
- Tibia Fractures
- Torn Meniscus (Cartilage)
Education
- BSc
- MB ChB
- FRCS (Tr & Orth)
- MB ChB 1996 University of Manchester
Reviews
4.97 Overall Patient Trust rating
Hip Replacement
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Hip Surgery
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3/52
Knee Arthroscopy
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2/52
ACL Reconstruction
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1/52
Ankle Fractures
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1/52
Arthroscopy
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1/52
Bursitis (Hip)
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1/52
Cardiac Rehabilitation
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1/52
Hip Injections (including Steroid, Hyaluronic Acid, PRP and nStride)
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1/52
Hip Replacement and Hip Revision
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1/52
Hip and Groin Pain
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1/52
Hip pain
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1/52
Hip replacement
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1/52
Knee Pain
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1/52
Knee Replacement
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1/52
Knee Surgery
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1/52
Revision complex hip replacement surgery
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1/52
Ruptured ACL
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1/52
Tibia Fractures
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1/52
Total Knee Replacement
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1/52
Ultrasound Guided Injections
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1/52
haematoma right hip area
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1/52
hip problem
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1/52
left full hip replacement
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1/52
left knee partial replacement
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pain in my right thigh
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1/52
Patient seen for:
Hip Replacement
I would highly recommend Mr Culpan. From the first appointment I had thorough and informative diagnostics and a clear idea of my hip problem and the treatment required. I was given all the information and advice I needed to make a decision and have the operation when I was ready. The care I received by Mr Culpan and his team and the nursing care at London Bridge was first class. The results have been outstanding, having been in terrible pain and being restricted in walking distances I am now walking on average 8km a day and back to all my sports with no discomfort and complete flexibility. It is a very daunting idea to have major surgery but being in the hands of such a great surgeon and having the right team around you is key. In addition taking the advice and following all the physio instructions is key to building strength and being able to return to a active life.
Read morePatient seen for:
Hip Surgery
I asked another leading orthopaedic surgeon to recommend a hip specialist to consult over my complex hip problems and he suggested Mr Paul Culpan, who I was told is top of his game. I am delighted by the treatment received from this very experienced and skilled surgeon. His easy manner is an added bonus. I would not hesitate to recommend him for both straightforward and complex problems.
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Hip Replacement
Mr Culpan did a total hip replacement for me and I have nothing but gratitude for him. He is a lovely man who is cheerful, supportive and pro active. He is a great communicator on all levels. My scar is amazing and so small which is unusual with hip replacements. My pre and post op care and ongoing support has been amazing. Although it can never be said to be great to have an operation this has been the most positive experience overall for me and given me a new lease of life with renewed energy and functionality. I cannot recommend Mr Culpan enough. You will feel very safe and supported in his capable hands. If Culpan can't, no one can!!
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Bursitis (Hip) Hip Injections (including Steroid, Hyaluronic Acid, PRP and nStride) Ultrasound Guided Injections
I cannot thank Dr Culpan enough for the support he has given me over the last year. I went to him with hip issues - lower back pain and difficulty sleeping. When I went at the end of 2019/start of 2020 I was in agony and finding it hard to cope. Walking and getting out of bed was even an issue. I had been seeing my own GP for sometime who had prescribed painkillers to help. Initially we tried some physio but ended in an ultrasound guided cortisone injection into my hip following an MRI which had located the problem. Just before we locked down last march. I don't know how I would of coped the last year if this hadn't happened. It was pretty miraculous. Dr Culpan has a really caring bedside manner and I trust him implicitly. I had an appointment to see how we were getting on and I mentioned my hands which had been painful this year - dr said come back in 4 months. He immediately spotted what it was - carpal tunnel syndrome - recommended a colleague - and I was fixed within 2 weeks. I really can't stress enough how happy I have been with my treatment and the outcome. So thankful to have him as a support
Read morePatient seen for:
Hip Replacement
I had a Total Hip Replacement. Mr Culpan is extremely kind, caring and approachable. He always had plenty of time to explain the detail about the procedure. I felt totally reassured, confident and safe. Six weeks after my operation. I feel very well, and move freely.
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Hip Replacement
Mr Culpan is one of the best orthopedic surgeons, he did my total hip replacement and then the left one and I’m doing great right now. He is very kind and patient and clarifies everything and reassure you that everything is going to be good
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Hip pain Hip and Groin Pain
I'd been suffering from what i thought was back pain for a very long time. It was Paul Culpan who figured out it was my hip. I am now free of any pain and haven't taken a pain killer for two weeks!
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Hip Replacement
I found Mr Paul Culpan extremely professional, and he filled me with the confidence to proceed with a much needed procedure. Information and professionalism were the key.
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Hip Replacement Hip Surgery
Mr Culpan performed hip surgery on my left hip previously and when I started having difficulty walking and pain around the right hip I had no hesitation in contacting him to get his opinion of what was happening to me. The initial x ray only illustrated a minor problem and although I was suffering he did suggest I could wait to have surgery. An honest opinion, not rushing anyone into surgery is something to be valued. His attitude as before is to put patients’ interests first. A CT scan revealed more arthritis and explained why walking was becoming a painful process for me. Again all options and recovery process explained to me and I have no hesitation in recommending Mr Culpan to anyone suffering. Surgery is being organised for me.
Read morePatient seen for:
Hip Replacement Hip Surgery
Total hip replacement. All went smoothly. Well explained in advance and followed up afterwards.
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Peer recommendations
Recommended by 10 doctors for:
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Orthopaedic Surgery
Paul is a highly experienced consultant, with a kind bedside manner , I fully recommend him.
For specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery
For conditions: Stress Fractures, Peripheral Nerve Injury
For procedures: Knee Cartilage Surgery, Bone Marrow Tests & Biopsies
Connection: Is a colleague
Paul is a leader in his field of medicine. He has a fantastic and honest bed side manner and is respected by his peers and colleagues.
For specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery
For procedures: Video Consultation, Hip Preservation Surgery, Custom-Made Knee Replacement, Arthroscopy, Steroid Injection, Knee Arthroscopy, External Fixation Devices, Anterior Hip Replacement, Pelvic Reconstruction , Hip Arthroplasty
Connection: Is a colleague
Paul is one of the best Hip and Knee surgeons that I have worked with. As an anesthetist, I get to see the operative skills of surgeons at a close, hence I can testify for Paul’s unique abilities and skills in this field
For specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery
For conditions: Dislocated Shoulder, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
For procedures: Knee Cartilage Surgery, Tendon Repair, Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction, Hip Injections (including Steroid, Hyaluronic Acid, PRP and nStride)
Connection: Is a colleague
I am delighted to recommend Mr Paul Culpan as a trusted colleague with the same subspecialty interests. We share a philosophy in aiming for excellence in patient experience. He brings a highly experienced, knowledgeable and considered approach to our MDT discussions.
For specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery
For conditions: Knee Pain
For procedures: Video Consultation, Knee Replacement, Hip Injections (including Steroid, Hyaluronic Acid, PRP and nStride)
Connection: Is a colleague
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