Orthopedic Care by Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon in Covington, Gretna, and Metairie, LA

Dr. Darr specializes in orthopedic surgery and medicine, with a focus on treating shoulder/rotator cuff injuries, labral tears, and knee pain.

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Serving the New Orleans-Metro Area

Expert Orthopedic Care in Covington, Getna, and Metairie, Louisiana

Dr. Kevin Darr is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in advanced care for shoulder injuries, rotator cuff tears, labral injuries, and knee pain. With a patient-first approach and access to cutting-edge treatment options, Dr. Darr helps individuals return to movement, strength, and an active life.

Whether your pain is the result of an injury, overuse, or degenerative conditions, Dr. Darr provides personalized orthopedic solutions designed to restore function and reduce pain—without unnecessary surgery whenever possible.

Patients can benefit from:

  • Surgical Care & Robotic-Assisted Surgery (including Mako Robotic-Arm Technology)
  • Fracture Care
  • Non-Surgical Treatments for Sports Injuries
  • Advanced Implant & Repair Technologies (Regeneten Implant)
  • Rehabilitative & Performance Therapies
  • Non-Invasive Pain & Healing Therapies

Every treatment plan is tailored to the individual—focused on restoring movement, reducing pain, and improving quality of life.

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Specialized Care for Shoulder Injuries and Knee Pain

Dr. Darr is committed to delivering comprehensive, progressive orthopedic care using the most current evidence-based practices. His approach blends traditional orthopedic surgery with innovative, minimally invasive techniques to achieve optimal outcomes for mobility, performance, and long-term joint health.

The highest level of orthopedic expertise and specialization

Dr. Darr is a top surgeon and orthopedic specialist in sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, shoulder/rotator cuff injuries, hip osteoarthritis, joint replacement and more. Contact us today to schedule an evaluation

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Dr. Kevin Darr

Dr. Kevin F. Darr is driven by a passion for advancing orthopedic medicine and improving patient outcomes through innovative clinical and surgical treatments. 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 has 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.

Kevin F. Darr, MD - Doctor Bio

Kevin F. Darr, MD

Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
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)

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)

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
  • 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

Clinic Locations

3 Convenient Locations

Covington Office

19343 Sunshine Avenue
Covington, LA 70433
Phone: (985) 273-5888

Gretna Office

158 Wall Boulevard
Gretna, LA 70056
Phone: (985) 273-5888

Metairie Office

3348 West Esplande South
Unit A
Metairie, LA 70002
Phone: (985) 273-5888