Innovator in Sports Medicine and Joint Restoration
Shreveport’s own Val Irion, MD, joined FLEX Institute in 2013. In addition to specializing in shoulder and knee arthroscopic procedures and total joint replacement knee and shoulder, he is also fellowship-trained in cartilage restoration procedures.
Growing up, Dr. Irion gravitated towards being a physician, which was secondary to his love of sports.
“When I realized I probably wasn’t going to be a professional sports player—which is probably what I really wanted to be when I was really young—the easiest and best way for me to stay around sports and athletic endeavors was to be an orthopedic/sports medicine physician,” Dr. Irion said.
As a lifelong athlete himself, he recognizes the importance of a healthy and consistent activity level throughout life and is committed to helping his patients maintain and pursue these goals. He understands and empathizes with a patient’s frustration with not being able to maintain their desired level of activity due to an injury, wear and tear, pain, and arthritic changes.
“I get what that means; being unable to do what you want to do physically really impacts your lifestyle,” he said. “What I want to do is to get patients back to what they want to do, whether it be competitive sports or recreational activities.”
Dr. Irion is the medical director for Specialists Hospital Shreveport and works directly with the SHS teams to improve patient experience and achieve better outcomes.
Dr. Irion and his wife, Blair, are the proud parents of three sons. You will often find him shuffling from one son’s sideline to another as both dad and coach in his spare time. He is an avid golfer and an undeniably loyal LSU football fan. Dr. Irion and his wife were born and raised in Shreveport and have loved being surrounded by lifelong family and friends.
Expertise You Can Trust
Specialty Areas
- Sports Medicine
- Total Joint
— Knee & Shoulder - Mako Smart Robotics
— Knee - Hand & Wrist
Education & Training
- Sports Medicine Fellowship, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
- Residency – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
- Medical school – LSU Health Sciences, Shreveport, Louisiana
- Undergrad: Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
Affiliations
Three Things to Know About Dr. Irion
1. He is a huge LSU Tiger fan.
Every Friday, Dr. Irion will be sporting some purple and gold, and if time allows, he will head down to Death Valley to watch the LSU Tigers in action. If all goes well, you might even see him sport purple and gold on Monday, too.
2. He is a lifetime athlete and lives a healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Irion still holds a record or two for his time as a Captain Shreve Gators quarterback, and his former classmates will tell you he was and still is a natural athlete. Today, he competes in Tough Mudder courses, coaches all three sons in various sports, and, when time allows, enjoys playing golf.
3. He is an expert on the Mako Smart Robotics system.
For patients who need a partial or total knee replacement, Dr. Irion recommends using the Mako Smart Robotics – Knee technology can lead to better outcomes, less pain, and shorter recovery times compared to traditional joint replacement surgery
Meet the Irion Team:
Exceptional Care, Exceptional Skill
Meet the dedicated team supporting Dr. Val Irion, committed to delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring outstanding outcomes. Our skilled professionals include Jeremy Causey, PA-C, Physician Assistant, and Nicole Dale, MA, Medical Assistant. Together, they bring a wealth of expertise and dedication to each patient’s journey, working seamlessly with Dr. Irion to provide personalized and compassionate care.
Dr. Irion’s Team
