Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand SurgeryGet to know Kevin Krul
Background
Dr. Kevin Krul is an orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty certification in surgery of the hand. Dr. Krul received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, where he graduated summa cum laude. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, HI and was awarded a fellowship in hand surgery through the National Capital Consortium in Bethesda, MD. After 20 years in service, he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel and was awarded the Order of Military Medical Merit before returning to Buffalo.
Dr. Krul specializes in variety of conditions, including carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, sports injuries, fractures, arthritis, lacerations, De Quervain tenosynovitis, Dupuytren’s contracture, and avascular necrosis. Treatments and procedures offered by Dr. Krul include tendon repair, fracture fixation, microvascular reconstruction, wrist, elbow, and shoulder arthroscopy, minimally invasive cubital tunnel decompression, endoscopic carpal tunnel decompression, malunion and nonunion correction, therapeutic injections, contracture release, and hand and wrist joint replacement or fusion.
Care Philosophy
I became an orthopaedic surgeon because I wanted to help people restore functions they had lost. I believe hands are one of the most important ways we interact with the world, and if they are not working right or are in pain, then your overall well-being is affected. Every patient needs to be treated as an individual with compassion and empathy. Medical care is a journey undertaken by the surgeon and the patient together, and I will always work to ensure my patients get the care they need.
Education
University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences | Doctorate of Medicine
Residency and Fellowships
Tripler Army Medical Center | Residency
National Capital Consortium | Fellowship
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons Certified in Orthopaedics and a Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Hand
