Covington Orthopedic
Orthopedic Surgery • Covington, KY • Since 1948
About
Covington Orthopedic Sports Medicine Institute is a Covington, LA-based private medical practice with over 25 years of experience in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Founded in 1948, it offers a full spectrum of orthopedic services, including patient education and fracture care, across four U.S. offices (headquartered in Covington). The team includes specialists supported by a small staff (about 10 employees) and is led by Administration Director of Operations Lacey Held. Annual revenue is approximately $7.93 million. Contact: 985-892-5117 / 985-892-5128 / 985-202-7335.
Clinic Type
Orthopedic Surgery
Address
Covington Orthopedic, Covington, LA
Phone
985-892-5117
lheld@covorthosp.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Facebook: 98% recommend (281 reviews)
- RateMDs: 5.0 out of 5.0 (1 review)
Patients praise
- Caring and friendly staff
- Effective surgical outcomes and pain relief
- Clear explanations of medical issues and treatment options
- Professional and efficient office environment
Common complaints
- Rudeness and poor communication from specific medical staff
"The staff were absolute angels. They were very friendly and informative. I definitely recommend that anyone needing care to go to the first, you’ll be glad you did."
— Covington Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute Testimonials"I had a great experience with Dr. Darr and his staff. I was especially thankful that Dr. Darr took the time to pray with me and my wife before I went under anesthesia for shoulder surgery ."
— Patient Reviews for Dr. Kevin Darr"Dr. Rolling takes the cake for worst experience with a doctor for me. He is egotistical, rude and does not listen well."
— RateMDsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- OrthoCincy Welcomes New Orthopaedic Surgeon to Indiana & Kentucky - OrthoCincy — Sep 10, 2025
- OrthoCincy urges athletes to seek sports medicine urgent care for seasonal injuries - OrthoCincy — Apr 21, 2026
- OrthoCincy offering free sports physicals for the 2026-2027 school year - OrthoCincy — Apr 20, 2026
- Benjamin Valley M.D., OrthoCincy Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine - West Chester - Cincinnati Magazine — Jan 5, 2026
- Local orthopaedic doctors advise on sports injury prevention and recovery as football season begins - OrthoCincy — Sep 3, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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