Mr Prasad Karpe

Mr Prasad Karpe is a spinal consultant surgeon specialising in simple and complex spinal conditions He practices at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesborough and the University Hospital of North Tees in Stockton on Tees. His expertise includes managing deformities, major trauma, tumours, infections, spinal emergencies, and degenerative spinal conditions. Additionally, he is skilled in spinal pain management.

Mr Karpe obtained his medical education at Goa Medical College in India, graduating in 2003. He further pursued a Master's degree in Orthopaedics from Goa University in 2006. He underwent advanced training in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery at the esteemed Health Education of North East Deanery, which is recognised as one of the top deaneries in the country. He attained the Surgical College Fellowship in Trauma and Orthopaedics (FRCS) 2014.

Throughout his career, Mr Karpe has completed spinal fellowships in renowned institutions in India and the United Kingdom. He possesses nine years of dedicated experience in spinal surgery, including two years specifically focused on paediatric spinal surgery.

His training in spine surgery includes.

• Spinal Fellowships at Sancheti Institute, Pune, 2000
• Spinal Fellowship at “The Spine Foundation”, Mumbai, India, 2008
• Spinal Fellowship at University Hospital of North Tees, UK, 2010
• Specialty Trainee in Spines at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesborough, 2018
• Specialty Trainee in Spines at Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, 2019
• Senior Spinal Fellow at the world-renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, a quaternary referral centre for complex spinal conditions worldwide,2020

Mr Karpe is proficient in performing minimally invasive spinal surgery (MISS) and utilises navigation technology, which involves advanced imaging systems to ensure precise and immediate guidance during procedures. He actively participates in delivering lectures for FRCS teaching in Spines at national and international meetings. Furthermore, he has contributed to the field by publishing book chapters and papers on various aspects of general orthopaedics and spines. He has also presented extensively at meetings both within the UK and abroad.

A patient-centric approach and shared decision-making are integral to Mr Karpe's practice. He provides the best possible care and experience for all his patients. He genuinely cares about their well-being and strives to understand their concerns, anxieties, and goals.

Please visit Mr Karpe’s website for additional information –  https://www.spinecare.uk

Patient Testimonials

“Thank you for the excellent care and treatment for my spinal surgery-from the Consultation, listening, diagnosis and surgery. The original pain l was experiencing was so severe to the point of finding it very difficult to walk and was unable to work. The procedure of the discectomy you performed. I am now pain-free, it’s unbelievable and an amazing feeling from where l was. I am now doing really well. I am so grateful for your professionalism, skills and help.” - June 2023