Dr Peter Karpati was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.
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Dr Peter Karpati
2017-11-13
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13th November 2017
I was asked if I was allergic to anything and was thoroughly grilled about the last time I had eaten etc, so felt confident before going to theatre.
However, the procedure I had was very minor, and I don't react well to Morphine, but was injected with it, in the pre-op room, without prior consent. I didn't feel it at all necessary for such a small procedure, and should have been asked beforehand if I wanted such a strong painkiller. Because of this, it took me far longer to make a recovery from the anaesthetic, as I felt sick and dizzy for a good few hours afterwards.
15th November 2017
Response from Dr Peter Karpati
First of all I am sorry you feel unhappy following your anaesthetic. Your honest feedback, which as mentioned on several occasions is really important and greatly appreciated. Your feedback helps improve and shape the service I provide. As part of an anaesthetic patients routinely are given an opioid, mostly fentanyl, on induction in the anaesthetic/pre-op room. This is preceded by anti-sickness medication, however as explained during your anaesthetic assessment this is no guarantee that post-op nausea/sickness will be avoided. In fact as mentioned among the risks, 1 in 3 patients do complain of feeling or being sick following anaesthesia and statistically females, patients with a history of PONV / motion sickness, non-smokers and use of opioids post-op all increase the chance of post-op nausea/vomiting. I normally will only give morphine during the procedure if based on the procedure and/or monitored vital functions I assess the patient as being/expected to be in pain, especially as waiting for adequate pain relief following any procedure not only prolongs the discomfort for the patient, but more importantly may increase their chance of feeling/being sick. Both these inevitably delay discharge from hospital. Please do not hesitate to get in touch according to the contact details you received during your anaesthetic assessment to discuss this experience and more importantly how to ensure, as far as possible, that any future anaesthetic experience will overall be a more pleasant one. Look forward to hearing from you. Best wishes, Dr Peter Karpati
Dr Peter Karpati
2017-11-13
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13th November 2017
It was my first Anaesthetic and Mr Karpati made me feel totally at ease.
Dr Peter Karpati
2017-10-20
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20th October 2017
I like about him, that he cares about his patients, that he listens to them and that he tries to get a smile from them, when they wake up.
I also like, that he came to my room to see how I'm doing. He explained very clearly how to take the painkillers. He also gave me a call to find out, how I'm doing at home.
A very caring doctor!!!!
Dr Peter Karpati
2017-09-17
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17th September 2017
I cannot thank Dr Peter Karpati enough for the exceptional care he gave to me prior to my operation, during & post. Through each stage of the process Dr Karpati gave me clear advice / information via phone, email & in person - I must admit I really was not expecting this level of care / attention especially as Doctors have such demanding jobs & are extremely busy people. Prior to surgery Dr Karpati totally reassured me with his kind & friendly manner ..... he put my mind at rest and also made me laugh during the prep for theatre. It was when i received a telephone call on the Saturday evening that i realised how lucky i was to have Dr Karpati looking after me ...... i was totally bowled over by his professionalism & genuine care for me. I had underdone surgery the previous day - the purpose of his call was to check how i was feeling post anaesthetic and to advise me on pain relief. So to summarize - I am very very grateful to have had Dr Karpati looking after me ...... Thank you Peter ..... You are a legend :-)
Dr Peter Karpati
2017-06-12
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12th June 2017
Mr Karpati was sympathetic and explained everything clearly. He made me feel at ease, althouh initially he frightened me a bit suggesting that the post op pain was going to require strong analgesics. It was not that bad at all as the surgeon had reassured me it would be. His calls post op were much appreciated and he answered my queries promptly.
Works at
- Whipps Cross University Hospital, London
- Weymouth Street Hospital, London
- Hendon Hospital - part of Circle Health Group, London
- The Cavell Hospital - part of Circle Health Group, Enfield
- The Kings Oak Hospital - part of Circle Health Group, Enfield
- The London Welbeck Hospital, London
- Highgate Hospital Ltd, London
Specialises in
- Anaesthetics and ITU
Profile
Dr Peter Karpati is a consultant anaesthetist with a specialist interest in paediatric as well as regional anaesthesia. He anaesthetises adults and children for a multitude of surgical specialties. He has admitting rights at the Weymouth Street Hospital (London) since 2012, the BMI Hendon Hospital since March 2016, the BMI Kings Oak and BMI The Cavell Hospitals since September 2016, and temorary practising privileges at The London Welbeck Hospital since October 2016.
Before returning to the UK he was Clinical Lead for Paediatric Anaesthesia at the Semmelweis University's Department of Paediatrics in Budapest. This is a teaching institution accredited by the European Board of Paediatric Surgery.
Since his return in 2007 he has worked at King's College, Chelsea and Westminster, and Great Ormond Street Hospitals. He has also been working in Paris at Lariboisiere Hospital until the end of 2012. Most recently he worked at West Middlesex University Hospital until April 2016.
In addition, since 2010 he has been working as a hyperbaric physician and consultant anaesthetist at the Hyperbaric Unit located at Whipps Cross University Hospital (part of Barts Health). He is a UK Sport Diving Medical Committee approved Sport Diving Referee and a Health and Safety Executive approved Medical Examiner of Divers.
He received the Diploma in Occupational Medicine (Faculty of Occupational Medicine) in May 2014 and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health since July 2014.
Apart from his clinical work, he publishes in peer reviewed journals, is a reviewer of the Official Journal of the Italian Society of Anesthesiology, teaches Advanced Adult and Paediatric Life Support and simulation courses for fellow medical professionals. He has been Clinical Audit Lead and a Medical Appraiser taking part in appraising consultant colleagues as part of the General Medical Council’s Revalidation process.