Kevin F. Darr, MD

For more information about Dr. Darr please visit and follow him at www.drkevindarr.com

Dr. Kevin F. Darr is a fellowship-trained, double board-certified orthopedic surgeon with 30+ years of experience treating shoulder, knee, and hip injuries. Known for his comprehensive approach and precision in both surgical and non-surgical treatments, Dr. Darr is dedicated to restoring his patients’ mobility and quality of life through proven, evidence-based care.

In addition to traditional treatments like joint repair and arthroscopic surgery, Dr. Darr offers select orthobiologic and regenerative therapies as complements to standard care, providing a balanced approach tailored to each patient’s needs. Recognized as a top orthopedic surgeon in Louisiana, he is frequently sought after for his expertise in complex cases and his contributions to advancing orthopedic research.

“My mission is simple: to deliver first-class orthopedic care that empowers patients to move forward with strength and confidence.”

Outside his practice, Dr. Darr enjoys an active lifestyle with his family, embracing the outdoors through gardening, hiking, kayaking, and more.

 

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

B.S. in Zoology, Magna Cum Laude
1980-1984
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
Summers 1981, 1982
MEDICAL EDUCATION
Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
M.D.
1984-1988
INTERNSHIP
Charity Hospital of New Orleans (LSU Services), New Orleans, LA
1988-1989
RESIDENCY
Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Charity Hospital Affiliated Hospitals and Clinics, New Orleans, LA
1989-1993
FELLOWSHIP
New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
Adult Reconstructive Surgery/Sports Medicine
1993-1994
PRIVATE PRACTICE
Covington Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute
1994 – Present
BOARD CERTIFICATION
  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, July 12, 1996
  • American Board of Orthopedic Sports Medicine, July 15, 2007
  • Recertified with the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, March 1, 2006
  • Elected to Fellowship of American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, March 19, 1998
  • Certified in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, January 19, 2013
  • Recertified with the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, January 1, 2016
  • Board Certified by the American Board of Regenerative Medicine, 2016
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • American Medical Association
  • The American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • International Cellular Medicine Society
  • LWCC Physician Advisory Committee
  • Louisiana Orthopedic Association
  • International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science
STAFF MEMBERSHIPS
  • St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Active Staff
  • Lakeview Regional Medical Center, Active Staff
  • AVALA, Active Staff
  • Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital, Active Staff
  • Crescent View Surgery Center, Active Staff