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Dr Atle Karstad

Physiotherapy Hartlepool

Dr Atle Karstad

14 years of experience

11,560+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
2
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Atle Karstad at a glance

Dr Atle Karstad is a Physiotherapy practitioner based in Hartlepool, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Hartlepool, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Atle Karstad is a highly experienced and respected physiotherapist. They are registered with the CSP and HPC.
They have a particular interest in musculoskeletal pathologies, with a focus on spinal disorders and ergonomics. Their dedication to advancing the field of physiotherapy is evident in their pursuit of a Professional Doctorate.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Atle Karstad

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Hartlepool (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Physiotherapy
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Hartlepool (GB)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Physiotherapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-698284 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Physiotherapy
#EB-0759652A · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,426
Annual physical exam 99395 1,908
Vaccination administration 90471 1,924
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 595

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Atle Karstad in consultation
IN OFFICE
Atle Karstad with the team
WITH TEAM
Atle Karstad at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 121s
Meet Atle Karstad

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 9

  1. Outcomes of Physiotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Atle Karstad, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8514/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37054595 · cited by 162
  2. European registry analysis of Physiotherapy outcomes
    Atle Karstad, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9352/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38364828 · cited by 192

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Physiotherapy European Annual Congress (Physiotherapy) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Physiotherapy National Society Meeting · Hartlepool · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Physiotherapy — Hartlepool · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Physiotherapy
  • Awareness When should you see a physiotherapy?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · atle.karstad@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Atle Karstad's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Atle Karstad treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Physiotherapy

Movement-based rehabilitation for injuries, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain and athletic performance.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Hartlepool matters

Medical practice in United Kingdom is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Kingdom medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Hartlepool carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Atle Karstad specialise in?

    Atle Karstad specialises in Physiotherapy in Hartlepool, GB.

  • What conditions does Atle Karstad treat?

    Atle Karstad treats conditions within Physiotherapy. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Atle Karstad practise?

    Atle Karstad practises in Hartlepool, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Atle Karstad speak?

    Atle Karstad speaks English.

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