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Mr Paul Culpan

BSc, MB ChB, FRCS (Tr & Orth)

Orthopaedic Surgeon

30 years of experience

London, W1G 6AA

(+3 more)

196 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr James Thing, Dr. Raj Amarnani and 65 other professionals

4.96

/5

(278 reviews)

30 years of experience

London, W1G 6AA

(+3 more)

196 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr James Thing, Dr. Raj Amarnani and 65 other professionals

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Hip Replacement (Hip Arthroplasty)
90
20
Knee Pain
49
16
Knee Arthroscopy
41
14

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About Mr Paul Culpan

Mr Culpan, Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeon works for The Royal London Hospital, one of the largest trauma centres in Europe. His areas of specialisation include hip and knee replacements, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, complex hip reconstruction, arthroscopic knee surgery, and revision hip replacements. Within his speciality, he is one of a first doctors globally to perform customised hip replacements with minimally invasive techniques.

In 1996 Mr Culpan graduated from the University of Manchester with a bachelor's in both medicine and surgery. Following that he began his basic surgical training, performing surgical rotations at both Bart's and Royal London. He completed his higher surgical training in Trauma and orthopaedic surgery at University College London. Later on, in 2005, he was awarded a fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons and completed his training in 2007.

Following the completion of his fellowship, Mr Culpan undertook an additional year-long fellowship under the well renowned Orthopaedic surgeon Prof Judet in France. After finishing this final fellowship he then went on to be a consultant in Abu Dhabi, returning to the UK in 2010 to work within the Bart's Health Trust. Mr Culpan during his career has also had a keen interest in research and has an excellent publication history.

Currently, Mr Culpan works as a senior consultant for Royal London Hospital in which he takes on additional teaching roles. He also works alongside that in central London on his internationally renowned private practice where patients from around the world seek him out due to his expertise. He remains a highly prevalent and active surgeon within his field with a specific interest in custom hip and knee replacements (CT planned), pelvic and acetabular trauma, revision and complex arthroplasty, knee and hip sports injuries, hamstring and groin repair and reconstruction . Recently, he has developed a keen interest in osteointegration and rehabilitation.


Subspecialties

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

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
(344)
Skill Endorsements
(542)

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Hip Replacement (Hip Arthroplasty)
90
20
Knee Pain
49
16
Knee Arthroscopy
41
14
MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
20
1
Total Knee Replacement
19
21
Meniscus Repair
15
13
Sports Injuries
13
6
Fracture (Broken Bone)
11
11
ACL Reconstruction
10
18
Knee Injections
7
4
Revision Surgery
6
12
Tibia Fractures
6
3
Femur Fracture
5
13
Hip Injections
5
3
Arthritis (Hip)
4
10
Fracture Fixation Surgery
4
2
Acetabular Reconstruction
4
1
Hip and Groin Pain
3
10
Bursitis (Hip)
3
2
Hamstring Injury
3
Knee Replacement
2
12
Torn Meniscus (Cartilage)
2
3
Hamstring Repair
2
2
Knee Injury
2
1
Hip Fractures
1
13
Osteoarthritis
1
11
Meniscal Repair
1
11
Arthroscopy
1
9
Stress Fractures
1
9
Acetabulum Fractures
1
9
Hip (Femoroacetabular) Impingement
1
8
Partial Knee Replacement
1
7
Tendon Repair
1
5
Ankle Fractures
1
2
Revision Hip Surgery
1
1
Leg Pain
1
Cardiac Rehabilitation
1
Sports Groin Surgery
1
Adductor Tendon Injury
1
Revision Knee Surgery
1
Open Reduction, Internal Fixation (ORIF) of Fractures
1
Adductor Strain
1
Custom-Made Knee Replacement
21
ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury
17
Pelvic Fractures
14
Hip Dysplasia
11
Cartilage Surgery (Knee)
10
Steroid Injection
8
Revision Knee Replacement
8
Patella (Kneecap) Dislocation
7
Arthritis (Knee)
7
Knee Fractures
6
Video Consultation
5
Knee Preservation Surgery
5
Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip
5
Multiligament Reconstruction
5
Knee Ligament Repair
4
Pelvic Reconstruction
4
Patellofemoral Joint Replacement
3
The Young Hip
3
The Young Knee
3
Peripheral Nerve Injury
3
Fragility (Osteoporotic) Fractures
3
Knee Cyst
3
Gait Abnormalities
2
Emergency Contraception
2
Hip Resurfacing
2
External Fixation Devices
2
Wrist Fractures
2
Toe Fractures
2
Posterolateral Corner Injury
2
Osteomyelitis (Lower Limb)
2
Labral Tear
2
Humerus Fractures
2
Frozen Shoulder
2
Forearm Fractures
2
Foot Fractures
2
Elbow Fractures
2
Clavicle Fractures
2
Bone Spurs
2
Sciatica Surgery
2
Patella Realignment
2
Tibial Tubercle Transfer
2
Hip Preservation Surgery
2
Robotic Assisted Partial Knee Replacement
2
Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery
2
Robotic Assisted Knee Surgery
2
Postoperative Rehabilitation
1
Neck Pain
1
Rugby Injury
1
Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)
1
Joint Injury
1
Muscle Injury
1
Slipped / Prolapsed / Herniated Disc
1
Spinal Stenosis
1
Ankle Sprain (Ligament Injury)
1
Myeloma
1
Shoulder Pain
1
Dislocated Shoulder
1
Ankylosing Spondylitis
1
Plantar Fasciitis
1
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
1
Peri-Acetabular Osteotomy (PAO)
1
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction
1
Bone Marrow Tests & Biopsies
1
Spine Tumours and Infections
1
Spondylolisthesis & Spondylosis
1
Spinal Deformity
1
Scoliosis
1
Osteomyelitis (Upper Limb)
1
Dupuytren's Contracture
1
Dislocation of the Elbow
1
Degenerative Disc Disease
1
Upper Back Pain
1
Limb-Lengthening Surgery
1
Hand Fractures
1
Arthritis (Shoulder)
1
Spinal Disorders
1
Robotic Assisted Hip Surgery
1
Kienbock's Disease
1
Anterior Hip Replacement (Direct Anterior Approach)
1
Labral Tear Surgery (Hip)
1
Nerve Root Entrapment
1
Anterior Ankle Impingement Syndrome
1
Shoulder Impingement
1
Coccydynia (Coccyx Pain)
1
Morton's Neuroma
1
Bicep Injury
1
Pectoralis Major Injury
1
Schwannoma
1
De Quervain's Syndrome (Tenosynovitis)
1
Bursitis (Shoulder)
1
Bursitis
1
Spinal Cord Compression
1
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
1
Lumbar Stenosis
1
Ankle Tendonitis
1
Disc Injuries
1
Hand Stiffness
1
Neck Fracture
1
Radiculopathy
1
Kyphosis
1
Joint Replacement
1
Knee Replacement Recovery
1
Hip Replacement Recovery
1
Adductor Tendon Repair
Chondral Grafting
Joint Injection
Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Surgery
Sports-Related Groin Pain
Joint Pain
Rapid Recovery Hip Replacement
Osteotomy
Hip Deformity
Degenerative Conditions
Arthrosamid Injection

Registered with

  • General Medical Council

    No. 4306009


Education

University of Manchester

Medicine

Graduated 1996

Medical Science

Graduated 1993


Qualifications

  • BSc
  • MB ChB
  • FRCS (Tr & Orth)
  • MB ChB 1996 University of Manchester

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

Insurers

  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • General and Medical
  • The Exeter
  • Vitality
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • WPA
  • Cigna
  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • Bupa
  • Healix Health Services
  • Aetna
  • Freedom Health Insurance

Fees

  • New appointment

    £330
  • Follow-up appointment

    £275
*May vary on location

Locations

King Edward VII's Hospital

5-10 Beaumont St, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6AA

4.84(5,330 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
14:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
Wednesday
14:00 - 17:00
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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Opening hours

Monday
14:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
Wednesday
14:00 - 17:00
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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The London Clinic

20 Devonshire Place, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6BW

4.89(2,513 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday
Wednesday
09:00 - 13:00
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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LIPS Healthcare

Battersea Power Station Turbine Hall B, Level 1, London, United Kingdom, SW11 8DD

4.88(516 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
13:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
Thursday
12:00 - 15:00
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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Fortius Clinic London

64-66 Wigmore St, London, United Kingdom, W1U 2SB

4.87(250 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Hip Replacement (Hip Arthroplasty)
90
20
Knee Pain
49
16
Knee Arthroscopy
41
14

Contact

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Mr Paul Culpan provides excellent and clear patient interactions. He shows expertise in orthopaedic procedures, like knee arthroscopy and hip replacement. He gives full explanations for patient choices and achieves successful surgical results. Many patients then move better and feel less hip or knee pain.

5
verified patient
30 Oct 2026

Dr Culpan was very helpful in diagnosing and assessing an adductor tear. I was seen quickly, he organised scans easily and was very helpful explaining the results and getting follow up physiotherapy set up. I fortunately didn't need to get surgery so I can't comment on that side of things

Reply from Paul Culpan
02 Nov 2026
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Thank you for your kind feedback. I'm pleased that we were able to assess your injury promptly, arrange the necessary scans and explain the results clearly. Your feedback means a great deal to me.

5
verified patient
28 Oct 2026

As am amputee it is important for me to feel at ease and have confidence in my surgeon. Mr Culpan was able to achieve both, I am extremely happy with the pre and post surgery care.

Reply from Paul Culpan
29 Oct 2026
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Thank you for your kind words. I’m delighted to hear that you felt comfortable and confident throughout your care, both before and after surgery.I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

5
verified patient
28 Oct 2026

Not a bad thing I can say about it. The best of the best.

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Reply from Paul Culpan
29 Oct 2026
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I appreciate your feedback and am pleased to hear that your experience was positive.

5
verified patient
23 Oct 2026

I "Highly recommend Paul . He successfully removed the plate and screws from my femur. The surgery went perfectly, and my recovery has been great. I especially appreciate how meticulous he was with the incision—he did a very tidy job and minimized scarring. A fantastic orthopedic surgeon!"

5
verified patient
17 Oct 2026

Mr Culpan explained things clearly, he was positive and encouraging but also realistic and honest. He detailed the options and likely prognosis and helped with the choice. I felt I could trust him to help me decide how best to move forward. I would definitely go back to him were I to need further treatment in future

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
08 Oct 2026

I was extremely pleased right from my first appointment with Mr. Paul Culplan. He was friendly, approachable and made me feel at ease when I discussed the problems I had been facing regarding my left leg and knee. During my first meeting with him and after having had X-ray taken, we discussed various options available to take care of my left knee problem. I decided to have total left knee operation. The operation took place on 23rd July 2026. I followed his guidance and advice. I had Xray taken of my left leg, knee, etc prior to my appoinment with him on 5th October 2026. I was extremely pleased that the X-rays showed total sucess of the operation, the knee was healing well, I was no longer suffering pain. Thanks to Mr. Culplan's operation I am now able to continue with my daily routine and hopefully within further weeks I will be able to continue with my gym activities 100%.

Patient seen for:
4.67
verified patient
04 Oct 2026

I am very happy with the result of my ACL reconstruction surgery and with the overall experience. Everything was clearly explained to me throughout the process, and I always felt that I was in very professional and capable hands. As this was my first surgery, there was one occasion when I felt that I hadn’t fully understood the explanation and still had some questions. My surgeon was very patient and understanding and arranged a complimentary video follow-up specifically to go through everything again and answer all of my questions. I really appreciated the extra time and care. Overall, I found him to be extremely professional, patient and attentive. I am very satisfied with my result and would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him to others.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
28 Sep 2026

Dr Culpan has always been extremely professional, approachable, and supportive. He takes the time to explain everything clearly and thoroughly, making sure that any questions or concerns are fully addressed. He is also very efficient in organising follow-up appointments and ensuring that the next steps are arranged promptly. Communication is particularly easy and convenient, including via email, where the team is responsive, clear, and easy to reach. Overall, I have always felt very well looked after and confident in the care and guidance provided :)

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
24 Sep 2026

Paul's diagnosis, explanation of treatment and communication throughout was excellent and reassuring.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
21 Sep 2026

a doctor i would definitely reccomend

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Skill Endorsements

Mr Paul Culpan is a valuable and trusted colleague with huge experience. I can highly recommend him.

08 Sep 2026
Endorsed for
Hip Surgery
Sports Injury
Arthroscopy

Dr James Thing

Dr James Thing

Sport & Exercise Medicine Doctor
Is a colleague

Mr Culpan is a highly knowledgable and kind Orthopaedic consultant that I have no hesitation in recommending my patients to. They speak very highly of him and the level of care he provides, and he goes the extra mile in ensuring the best possible care is provided.

23 Jun 2026
Endorsed for
Total Knee Replacement
Knee Pain
Partial Knee Replacement

Dr. Raj Amarnani

Dr. Raj Amarnani

Sport & Exercise Medicine Doctor
Is a colleague

Highly skilled eminent Surgeon!

23 Jun 2026
Endorsed for
Video Consultation
Knee Preservation Surgery

Dr Jagrati Acharya

Dr Jagrati Acharya

General Practitioner
Is a colleague

04 Jun 2026
Endorsed for

Dr Vasiliki Kolovou

Dr Vasiliki Kolovou

Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialist
Is a colleague
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What are Mr Paul Culpan's reviews like?

Mr Paul Culpan's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 278 reviews.

What languages does Mr Paul Culpan speak?

Mr Paul Culpan speaks English and French

Where is Mr Paul Culpan located?

Mr Paul Culpan primarily practices at King Edward VII's Hospital, located at 5-10 Beaumont St, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6AA
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What are Mr Paul Culpan working hours?

Mr Paul Culpan is working Monday (14:00 - 17:00, 09:00 - 13:00, 09:00 - 13:00), Tuesday (13:00 - 17:00), Wednesday (14:00 - 17:00, 09:00 - 13:00), Thursday (12:00 - 15:00)

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