Dedicated to your spine health

He underwent further training in spinal surgery at the University Hospital of North Tees, where he trained in a range of degenerative procedures, including spinal fusions and disc replacements. He then undertook a structured higher surgical training programme in Trauma and Orthopaedics from one of the best deaneries in the country (North East Deanery) and passed the fellowship exam in Trauma and Orthopaedics (FRCS Tr& Orth) from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. His structured training in North East included one year of dedicated spines at Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, and James Cook University Hospital in Middlesborough, where he trained in complex deformities, navigation, and minimally invasive surgery. He then undertook a dedicated one-year paediatric spinal fellowship from the world-renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, a quaternary referral centre for complex spinal conditions worldwide. There he worked closely with leading spinal surgeons like Mr Stewart Tucker, Mr Thomas Ember and Mr Mark Harris. Mr Karpe works as a full-time Spinal Consultant at NHS. He has a unique work structure where his job is split between the major trauma centre at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesborough and the University Hospital of North Tees, Stockton on Tees. At James Cook University Hospital, he manages complex spinal conditions like deformities, major trauma, tumours, infections, and spinal emergencies. His job at the University Hospital of North Tees he deals with degenerative spinal conditions, including pain management. Mr Karpe is passionate about teaching and training to empower the next generation of surgeons. He regularly participates in National and International Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons exam courses. He has numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and published book chapters for spines in FRCS and surgery textbooks.
He is an active member of the British Association of Spinal Surgeons, the British Scoliosis Society and AO Spine. He believes in a patient-centric approach and shared decision-making. He commits to the best patient care and experience for all his patients. He has a genuine concern for the well-being of his patients and takes time to understand their concerns, fears, and goals.