Southwest Louisiana’s Fellowship-Trained

Foot & Ankle Surgeon

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Meet Kipp Cryar, MD

Kipp Cryar, MD is an orthopedic surgeon with an office at Memorial Orthopedic and Sports Medicine - Nelson Road. He is fellowship-trained in foot and ankle surgery, and is a part of Memorial's Orthopaedic Specialists. He is the only fellowship trained orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon in Southwest Louisiana

Dr. Cryar graduated from McNeese State University with a degree in chemistry. He went on to receive his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. His postgraduate training includes an orthopedic residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and a foot and ankle fellowship at the Florida Orthopedic Institute. Dr. Cryar is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society.

Conditions treated:

  • Knee ligament and meniscus

  • Knee fracture

  • Knee arthroscopy and ligament injuries

  • Peroneal Nerve Impingement

  • Elbow pain and fractures

  • Wrist and hand pain

  • Wrist and hand fractures

  • Carpal Tunnel, cysts, trigger finger, cubital tunnel

  • Fracture repair

  • Pediatrics and Adolescents fractures and surgery

  • Ankle replacement

  • Ankle ligament reconstruction

  • Achilles reconstruction

  • Ankle arthroscopy

  • Flatfoot reconstruction

  • Bunion surgery

  • Foot and ankle deformity

  • Minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery

  • Joint injection for pain management –
    knee, elbow, hand, wrist, foot, ankle

  • Knee pain and osteoarthritis

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Education

College

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, LA

Medical School

Louisiana State University School of Medicine

New Orleans, LA

Residency

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, AR

Fellowship

Florida Orthopedic Institute
Tampa, FL

Professional
Affiliations

American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

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  • Dr. Cryar is caring and talented, but this review is for every single person at that clinic. They are so great! I've had foot surgery there and found that they are kind and efficient and professional in all their disciplines. This Memorial clinic is truly outstanding.

    —Lisa Simon

  • Dr. Cryar's level of confidence made me feel like God had placed me in the right hands. My surgery was a great success so far. His bedside manner is great. Overall I will tell anyone “You are in good hands”

    —Tina Green

  • Dr. Cryar performed a very difficult surgery on my ankle and foot a month ago. I have experienced excellent care and have complete confidence in him as a doctor.

    —Charlotte Schexneider