Dr. Paul Culpan

• Dr Paul Culpan is a highly esteemed consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip and knee surgery.
• He is internationally recognised for his expertise in pelvic and acetabular trauma, complex hip reconstruction, hip and knee replacement, revision surgery, ACL reconstruction, and arthroscopic knee procedures.
• Dr Culpan is one of the few surgeons globally who perform customised hip replacements using minimally invasive techniques and offers bespoke implants for complex hip and knee surgeries.
• He currently practices privately at London International Patient Services, HCA UK at The Shard, The London Clinic, and 31 Old Broad Street, while also serving as a senior consultant at the Royal London Hospital, Europe’s largest trauma centre.
• At the Royal London Hospital, he established the pelvic and acetabular trauma service, now one of the busiest in the UK.
• Dr Culpan graduated from the University of Manchester in 1996 and completed higher surgical training in trauma and orthopaedics at University College London.
• He further enhanced his expertise through a prestigious fellowship in France under the guidance of Prof. Judet and served as a consultant in the UAE before returning to the UK.
• He is also actively involved in research, publications, and teaching, mentoring the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons.
• Known for his meticulous approach, advanced surgical techniques, and patient-centric care, Dr Culpan treats both local and international patients seeking world-class orthopaedic care.

Conditions treated by Dr. Paul Culpan

• Arthritis (Hip)
• ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury
• Fracture (Broken Bone)
• Arthritis (Knee)
• Osteoarthritis
• Knee Pain
• Hip Impingement
• Acetabulum Fractures
• Femur Fractures
• Hip Fractures
• Knee Fractures
• Osteoporotic Fractures
• Pelvic Fractures
• Tibia Fractures
• Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip
• Hip Dysplasia
• The Young Hip
• Bone Spurs
• Osteomyelitis (Lower Limb)
• Sports Injuries
• Stress Fractures
• Ankle Fractures
• Knee Cyst
• Patella (Kneecap) Dislocation
• Posterolateral Corner Injury
• The Young Knee
• Torn Meniscus (Cartilage)
• Adductor Tendon Injury

Area of Interest

• Orthopaedics
• Trauma Surgery
• Knee Surgery
• Hip Surgery
• Sports Injury

Qualification

• BSc, University of St Andrews (1992)
• MB ChB, University of Manchester (1996)
• FRCS Tr & Orth, Royal College of Surgeons (2005)
• Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery, Raymond Poincaré University Hospital (Garches), Paris, France

Work Experiences

• Dr Culpan graduated and underwent basic surgical training through Barts and the Royal London surgical rotations.
• He furthered his expertise with a fellowship in Paris, France, at the renowned orthopaedic teaching centre in Garches, specialising in minimally invasive hip replacements and revision hip surgery
• Dr Culpan worked in Abu Dhabi as a consultant at the largest public hospital in the UAE, focusing on knee sports injuries, knee and hip replacements, lower limb trauma, and pelvic and acetabular trauma.
• He returned to London in 2010 to establish the pelvic and acetabular trauma service at The Royal London Hospital, which has since become one of the busiest in the country