Kevin Wade Luttrell, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery - Trauma & Post Traumatic Reconstruction
3414 Golden Road, Tyler, Texas 75701
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Dr. Luttrell specializes in orthopedic trauma surgery and post-traumatic reconstruction. He completed the Harvard orthopedic trauma fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital / Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. His clinical interests include treatment of fractures, in particular, those of the pelvis and acetabulum, and management of fracture nonunions and malunions. Dr. Luttrell completed his undergraduate studies at Middle Tennessee State University. After graduating at the top of his class from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, he completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. He is a member of the Orthopedic Trauma Association and Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
In 2019 – 2023, Dr. Luttrell was recognized by Texas Monthly Magazine with their Rising Stars Award. In 2024 he was named a Super Doctor.
Orthopedic Trauma
Texas #P6998 (active)
Massachusetts #258015 (active)
Assistant in Orthopaedic Surgery
Massachusetts General Hospital
July, 2014 – July, 2015
Associate Surgeon
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
July, 2014 – July, 2015
Clinical Instructor
University of North Texas Health Science Center
July, 2013 – August, 2016
Fellowship:
Harvard Partners Combined Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship
Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women’s Hospital
August, 2014 – July, 2015
Residency:
Orthopaedic Surgery Resident
John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
July, 2009 – June, 2014
Medical School:
University of Tennessee College of Medicine
MD, Class Rank -1st, 4.0 GPA
Memphis, TN
August, 2015 – May, 2009
Undergraduate:
Middle Tennessee State University
BS, Biology and Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude
Murfreesboro, TN
August, 2001 – May, 2005
AO Trauma member
2013-present
OTA Member
2012-present
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
2009-present
Alpha Omega Alpha
2008-present
American Medical Association
2005-2009
Tennessee Medical Association
2005-2009
Residency:
Most Outstanding Orthopaedic Surgery Resident, 2014
Most Outstanding Research, 2014
Texas Orthopaedic Association Quiz Bowl Winner, 2013
Highest Resident OITE Award – 98th percentile, 2012
Enneking Pathology Course Diagnosis/Management Award, 2012
Medical School:
Billy & Sally Gore Scholarship, 2007-2008
Montgomery Scholarship, 2007
Gooch Scholarship, Grace Moulder Merit Scholarship, 2006
Tennessee Medical Education Fund Scholarship, 2006
Undergraduate:
Middle Tennessee State University Dean’s List, 2002-2005
Francis Stubblefield Calculus Award, 2002
Middle Tennessee State University Presidential Scholarship, 2001-2005
Luttrell KW, Beltran M, Collinge CA. Pre-operative Decision-Making in the Treatment of High-Angle “Vertical” Femoral Neck Fractures in Young Adult Patients: An Expert Opinion Survey of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association’s (OTA) Membership. Accepted for Publication – Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
Luttrell KW, Collinge CA. Implant and Radiography Decisions in the Treatment of High-Angle “Vertical” Femoral Neck Fractures in Young Adult Patients: An Expert Opinion Survey. Poster Presentation at Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting. 2013 October 10-12. Phoenix, Arizona
Luttrell KW, Nana A. The Effect of Preoperative Transthoracic Echocardiogram on Mortality and Surgical Timing in Elderly Hip Fracture Patients. Podium Presentation at Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting. 2014 Oct 15-18. Tampa, Florida.
Luttrell KW, Nana A. The Effect of Preoperative Transthoracic Echocardiogram on Mortality and Surgical Timing in Elderly Hip Fracture Patients. Podium presentation at 8th Annual JPS Research Day. 2014 June 6; Fort Worth, Texas
Luttrell KW, Nana A. The Effect of Preoperative Transthoracic Echocardiogram on Mortality and Surgical Timing in Elderly Hip Fracture Patients. Poster presentation at UNTHSC Research Appreciation Day. 2014 March 21; Fort Worth, Texas
Luttrell KW. Grand Rounds Presentation – Preoperative Echocardiogram Confers No Mortality Benefit in Elderly Hip Fracture Patients – Fort Worth, TX 2012
Luttrell KW. Grand Rounds Presentation – Femoral Neck Fractures in the Young Adult – Fort Worth, TX 2012
Luttrell KW. Grand Rounds Presentation – Complications of Distal Radius Fracture Operative Treatment – Fort Worth, TX 2013
Active Research:
Collinge CA, Luttrell KW. Lateral Approach to the Ilium. Book Chapter – in progress
Luttrell KW, Ming BW, Collinge, CA. Vascular Injuries in Tibial Pilon Fractures -active research
Barcak E, Luttrell KW, Reddix RN. Effect of Working Length on Healing of Distal Femoral Fractures Treated with Locked Plating – active research
Crawford W, Luttrell KW, Nana A. Albumin Levels and Hip Fracture Mortality – active research
Clinic Address: 3414 Golden Road, Tyler, Texas 75701
Main Appointment Line: (903) 939-7501
Direct Line: (903) 939-7710
Fax – 903-939-7757
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