Dr. William H Kinnard MD

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Dr. William Kinnard is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Houma, LA.

Dr. Kinnard specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Kinnard tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.

Dr. Kinnard's career in medicine began in 1979, when he graduated with his Medical Degree from the La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La . After medical school, Dr. William H Kinnard MD completed residency at Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Kinnard is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. William H Kinnard MD currently provides care to patients at 1001 School Street, Houma, LA 70360.

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