Kevin Darr, MD

Dr. Kevin Darr

‘I am committed to providing my patients with comprehensive,  progressive orthopedic care, including today’s most innovative and best practices to achieve optimal orthopedic function and performance. In addition to traditional orthopedic treatments and surgery, I also offer minimally invasive alternatives utilizing state of the art technology and integrative orthobiologic therapies and treatments. I believe in the body’s natural ability to heal itself and keep abreast of the latest advances and research related to orthopedic and sports medicine.’

– Dr. Kevin F. Darr

Dr. Kevin F. Darr is driven by a passion for advancing orthopedic medicine and improving patient outcomes through innovative clinical and surgical treatments. His passion for becoming a doctor stemmed from a desire to help cure, treat and prevent orthopedic and musculoskeletal ailments. As a double board-certified physician, Dr. Darr is known for his compassionate care style, which emphasizes personalized, evidence-based approaches to ensure each patient receives the most effective treatment tailored to their individual needs. Dr. Darr proudly offers cutting-edge treatments backed by extensive research and evidence-based practice.

Following his residency, Dr. Darr set his roots in Covington, Louisiana, 30 years ago and since been a key provider at Covington Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute, serving both the Covington and New Orleans market. He is a respected figure in the Louisiana’s medical community, with a reputation for his excellence locally and nationally.

As a national leader in orthopedic medicine and surgery, Dr. Darr is renowned for his expertise in cellular therapy and alternative treatments for orthopedic conditions. His significant contributions include numerous IRB-approved research studies and the training of fellow physicians in these advance techniques. His work is highly esteemed, and he is frequently sought after for his insights and innovative approaches.

In his personal life, Dr. Darr is married and has seven children and one grandchild. He enjoys gardening, exercising, hiking, white water rafting, kayaking, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Kevin F. Darr, MD

Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Board Certified Regenerative Medicine Physician
Board Certified Sports Medicine Physician

Education

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)

Experience

Internship

  • Charity Hospital of New Orleans (LSU Services), New Orleans, LA (1988–1989)

Residency

  • Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA — Department of Orthopedic Surgery (1989–1993)
  • Charity Hospital Affiliated Hospitals and Clinics, New Orleans, LA

Fellowship

  • New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA — Adult Reconstructive Surgery / Sports Medicine (1993–1994)

Private Practice

  • Covington Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute — 19343 Sunshine Ave., Covington, LA 70433 (1994–Present)
  • Alliance Medical Center — 3348 W Esplanade Ave., Metairie, LA 70002 (2018–Present)
  • Darr Orthopedic Institute — 3348 W Esplanade Ave., Metairie, LA 70002 (11/2025–Present)

Special Training

  • Trained in bone marrow, PRP, lipoplasty, and fat graft techniques (2013) — by Joseph Purita, MD (Boca Raton, FL)

Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgery — Certified (01/1996); Recertified (01/2007, 01/2017, 01/2027)
  • Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons — Elected (03/1998)
  • American Board of Orthopedic Sports Medicine — Certified (11/2007); Recertified (01/2017, 01/2027)
  • Certified in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (01/2013)
  • American Academy of Regenerative Medicine (10/2015)

Organizations

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
  • Louisiana Orthopedic Association
  • American Board of Regenerative Medicine
  • International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science

Staff Memberships

  • AVALA Hospital — Active Staff
  • St. Tammany Parish Hospital — Affiliate Staff
  • Lakeview Regional Medical Center — Active Staff
  • Pinnacle Surgery Center — Active Staff

Presentations

  • TOBI PRP & Regenerative Medicine Symposium (08/2012) — Poster Presentation
  • TOBI PRP & Regenerative Medicine Symposium (06/2013) — Poster Presentation
  • TOBI PRP & Regenerative Medicine Symposium (06/2014) — Poster Presentation
  • Annual Louisiana Orthopedic Association Meeting (02/2014) — Poster Presentation
  • Orthobiologics Symposium — “Platelet Rich Plasma Coming of Age in Orthopedic Medicine” — Panel Member
  • 31st American Association of Orthopedic Medicine Conference and Scientific Seminar (04/2014) — Lecture: “Platelet Rich Plasma Coming of Age in Orthopedic Medicine”
  • Annual Louisiana Orthopedic Association Meeting (02/2015) — Scientific Seminar Lecture
  • TOBI PRP & Regenerative Medicine Symposium (06/2015) — Poster Presentation
  • 23rd Annual Winter World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine (12/2015) — Lecture
  • 2016 Academy of Regenerative Practices Winter Conference and Scientific Practices (02/2016) — Lecture
  • 14th Annual Meeting of the International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics & Science (11/2016) — Podium Presentation
  • Annual Louisiana Orthopedic Association Meeting (02/2017) — Podium Presentation
  • 25th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine (04/2017) — Podium Presentation
  • American Association of Occupational Health Nurses Annual 2017 National Conference (04/2017) — Podium Presentation
  • TOBI PRP & Regenerative Medicine Symposium (06/2017) — Poster Presentation
  • International Federation of Adipose Therapeutics & Science Annual Conference (12/2018) — Podium Presentation
  • Annual Louisiana Orthopaedic Association (02/2019) — Podium Presentation
  • Annual Louisiana Orthopaedic Association (02/2019) — Poster Presentation
  • TOBI PRP & Regenerative Medicine Symposium (06/2019) — Poster Presentation
  • TOBI PRP & Regenerative Medicine Symposium (06/2019) — Poster Presentation
  • Florida Medical Association Beach Retreat (01/2020) — Invited Lecturer
  • Annual Louisiana Orthopaedic Association (03/2020) — Poster Presentation Accepted
  • TOBI PRP & Regenerative Medicine Symposium (06/2020) — Podium Presentation

IRB-Approved Research

  • Safety and Effectiveness of Combination Cell Therapy on Pain and Inflammation Associated with Osteoarthritis (07/2013–06/2020)
  • Treatment of Pain Associated with Avascular Necrosis of the Bone Utilizing Bone Marrow Aspirate and/or Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection Therapy and/or Autologous Fat Graft (07/2014–06/2020)
  • Treatment of Pain Associated with Orthopedic Soft Tissue Injury Utilizing Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection Therapy with Autologous Fat Graft and/or Bone Marrow Aspirate (07/2014–06/2020)
  • Treatment of Pain Associated with Orthopedic Soft Tissue Injury Utilizing Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection Therapy with Autologous Fat Graft and/or Bone Marrow Aspirate in Conjunction with Surgical Repair (07/2014–06/2020)
  • MYO-0946: A Multi-center, Prospective, Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of the Iovera° Device for the Temporary Relief of Pain Associated with Knee Osteoarthritis (12/2014–08/2016) — Sponsored by: myoscience, Inc.
  • ACT-OA Knee: Celution Prepared Adipose Derived Regenerative Cells in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Double-blind, Placebo controlled, Multi-center Safety and Feasibility Study (01/2015–06/2016) — Sponsored by: Cytori Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Clinical Outcome of Autologous Micro-Fragmented Adipose Tissue (LIPOGEMS®) in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis (10/2015–06/2020)
  • Clinical Outcome of Autologous Micro-Fragmented Adipose Tissue (LIPOGEMS®) in the Treatment of Soft Tissue Injury (11/2015–06/2020)
  • Hyalofast: A prospective, randomized, active treatment-controlled, evaluator-blinded multicenter study to establish the superiority of a hyaluronan-based scaffold (Hyalofast®) with autologous bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) in the treatment of articular knee cartilage defect lesions in comparison to control (microfracture treatment) (11/2017–2020) — Sponsored by: Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Clinical Outcome of Amniotic Membrane and Umbilical Cord Particulate for Orthopedic Soft Tissue Injury (02/2018–06/2020)
  • Clinical Outcome of Amniotic Membrane and Umbilical Cord Particulate for Osteoarthritis (02/2018–06/2020)

Publications

  • Darr KF, & Daigle KM. (2016). Combined Cellular Therapy for Osteoarthritis and Osteonecrosis of the Hip: A Case Report with 2 Year Follow-up. Journal of Stem Cell Research & Therapy, 6(9). doi: 10.4172/2157-7633.1000357
  • Radnovich R, Scott D, Patel AT, Olson R, Dasa V, Segal N, Darr KF, et al. (2017). Cryoneurolysis to Treat the Pain and Symptoms of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Trial. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 25(8), 1247-1256. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2017.03.006
  • Vinet-Jones H, & Darr KF. (2020). Clinical Use of Autologous Micro-Fragmented Fat Progressively Restores Pain and Function in Shoulder Osteoarthritis. Regenerative Medicine 15(10), 2153-2161. doi: 10.2217/rme-2020-0069
  • Frazier T, March K, Garza JR, Bunnel BA, Darr KF, Rogers E, Hamel K, Gimble JM. (2022). Non-Homologous Use of Adipose-Derived Cell and Tissue Therapies: Osteoarthritis as a Case Study. Bone Reports, 17, 101601. doi: 10.1016/j.bonr.2022.101601