Dr. Kevin F. Darr, MD

Orthopedics physician, Metairie, LA

Dr. Darr is an orthopedic surgeon at Darr Orthopedic Institute in Metairie, with fellowship training in sports medicine.

Sunshine Avenue, Metairie, LA 70433

At a glance

Board certification

Orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine

Focus

Orthopedic surgery and regenerative procedures

Facts on this page last checked October 2026. How we check doctors

About Dr. Darr

Dr. Darr is an orthopedic surgeon who has practiced at Darr Orthopedic Institute in Metairie, Louisiana since October 2026. He earned his MD in New Orleans and completed his orthopedic surgery residency there. He completed a fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery and sports medicine at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston from 1993 to 1994.

He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and the American Board of Orthopedic Sports Medicine. He holds a certification in musculoskeletal ultrasound from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. In 2013 he trained with Joseph Purita, MD in several regenerative techniques, including PRP and bone marrow methods.

He treats injuries and arthritis with both surgery and non-surgical regenerative care. Outside work he enjoys gardening, hiking, kayaking and white water rafting.

Membership and fees

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Services

Orthopedic surgery Regenerative procedures Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) Bone marrow aspirate concentrate Intraosseous procedures Knee arthritis Hip arthritis Shoulder arthritis

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Education and credentials

Degree

College

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge (BS in Zoology)

Medical school

Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans

Internship

Charity Hospital of New Orleans (LSU Services)

Residency

Orthopedic surgery, Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans

Fellowship

Adult Reconstructive Surgery / Sports Medicine, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston

Board certification

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (1996), American Board of Orthopedic Sports Medicine (2007)

Other certification

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (2013)

Professional memberships

Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

License

Louisiana Verify with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

NPI

1477512135

Hospital and practice affiliations

Darr Orthopedic Institute, Metairie, LA (since October 2026)

Location

Sunshine Avenue, Metairie, LA 70433

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Recognition and research

Publications

"Combined Cellular Therapy for Osteoarthritis and Osteonecrosis of the Hip: A Case Report with 2 Year Follow-up", Journal of Stem Cell Research & Therapy, 2016 (co-author).

Co-authored a 2020 paper on autologous micro-fragmented fat for shoulder osteoarthritis, published in Regenerative Medicine.

Teaching and research roles

Dr. Darr has contributed to IRB-approved research studies and has trained fellow physicians in advanced cellular therapy techniques.

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Questions patients ask

Is Dr. Darr board certified?

Dr. Darr is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (1996). He is also certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Sports Medicine (2007).

Where did Dr. Darr train?

He earned his MD at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans. He completed a fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston.