Dr. Karpitskaya joined Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists in 2011. She specializes in general orthopaedics and sports medicine. Dr. Karpitskaya is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, double board certified in sports medicine and general orthopaedics, and a former member of the United States Air Force. As an avid marathoner and triathlete, Dr. Karpitskaya is one of the founding members of the largest triathlon clubs on the coast.

A Gold Level Ironman All World Athlete and USAT All American, she has finished six Ironman events with two more to go this year and is in pursuit of qualifying for the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. Additionally, she currently serves as a team doctor for the Biloxi Shuckers and has served as a team doctor for the Mississippi Surge hockey team during their final season (2013-2014) on the coast.