
Kevin Phillip Krul MD FACS, FAAOS
Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma, Shoulder Surgery
Hand, Microvascular, and Orthopaedic Surgeon with extensive Peripheral Nerve, Elbow, Shoulder, Sports and Trauma experience. Former Director of Surgery (Deputy Commander for Surgery) at Tripler Army Medical Center, Former Chair of Orthopaedics at Tripler Army Medical Center, Former Chief Medical Officer Operation Inherent Resolve, Former Chief of Hand Surgery at Tripler Army Medical Center
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192 Park Club LnSTE 100Buffalo, NY 14221
Phone+1 716-204-1101
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Summary
- Dr. Kevin Krul is a Hand and Orthopaedic Surgeon. He specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery, microvascular reconstruction and repair, nerve reconstruction and repair, TMR, upper extremity trauma. He has extensive experience in general, sports, trauma and pediatric orthopaedics.
A Combat Veteran, former Deputy Commander of Surgery at Tripler Army Medical Center and Chair of Orthopaedics
Education & Training
- MedStar Health Georgetown UniversityFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2018 - 2018
- National Capital ConsortiumFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2017 - 2018
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Hand surgery, 2017 - 2017
- Tripler Army Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013 - 2017
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2016 - 2016
- University of MarylandResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2015 - 2015
- Tripler Army Medical CenterInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2012 - 2013
- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at BuffaloClass of 2012
Certifications & Licensure
- HI State Medical License 2013 - 2026
- NY State Medical License 2024 - 2026
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Legion of Merit United States Army, 2025
- Order of Military Medical Merit United States Army Medical Department, 2020
- Bronze Star Medal US Army, 2005
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Upper Extremity and Musculoskeletal Injuries Related to Videogame and Augmented Reality Game Usage: A Narrative Review Article.Christopher M Belyea, Gregory Rummel, Nathan Lanham, Kevin P Krul
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine. 2025-02-13 - Hidroadenocarcinoma Mimicking Epidermal Inclusion Cyst of the Palm.Connor L Zale, Sean Kelly, Kevin Krul
Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online. 2023-11-01 - 11 citationsMinimally Invasive Intramedullary Screw Versus Plate Fixation for Proximal Phalanx Fractures: A Biomechanical Study.Megan R. Miles, Kevin P. Krul, Pooyan Abbasi, Madhuli Y. Thakkar, Aviram M. Giladi
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2021-06-01
Press Mentions
- For Type V AC Joint Injuries, Early Surgery May Not Be the Best ApproachFebruary 10th, 2016
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
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