Philip A.G. Karpos, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement Specialist

My name is Philip Karpos, and I have over 20 years of experience in orthopaedic surgery. I also hold a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering which is helpful for understanding more about the workings of prosthetic devices used in joint replacement. In addition to adult reconstructive surgery, I’m especially interested in knee arthroscopy. I find it gratifying to be able to help people return to greater mobility.

Away from work, I spend my free time with my wife and two sons, enjoying a variety of sports and outdoor activities.

Undergraduate:
University of Texas at Austin

Medical School:
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Residency:
Orthopaedic Surgery
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Fellowship:
Otto Aufranc Fellow in Adult Reconstructive Surgery
New England Baptist Hospital

Board Certification:
Orthopaedic Surgery

Member:
Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance, Past President
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Tennessee Orthopaedic Society — Secretary
Nashville Academy of Medicine — Executive Board

Awards:
1981 Valedictorian, Humble High School Humble, Texas
1985 University of Texas at Austin's Outstanding Student Award (selected as one of 15 students from student population of 48,000)
1985 Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, University of Texas at Austin
1989 Ho Din Award, University of Texas Southwestern, Highest honor at Southwestern, awarded to the "graduating student with the inherent personal attributes embodied in all great physicians"
1989 Hudson-Penn Surgery Prize University of Texas Southwestern. Awarded to outstanding student in general surgery
1989. Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, University of Texas Southwestern
199 Selected Otto Aufranc Adult Reconstruction Fellow New England Baptist Hospital
1993 Finalist, 1993 Richards Resident Paper Contest
1997 Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
1998 Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
1998 Fellow, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

Address:
Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance
Saint Thomas West
4230 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205
615.383.2693

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance
1010 Medical Center Drive
Powderly, KY 42367
800.264.3762

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance
451 Highway 13 South
Waverly, TN 37185
615.383.2693