Elizabeth Ann Kinsley MD's Obituary
Elizabeth Ann Kinsley, MD was born in New Orleans Louisiana on June 15, 1961, and passed away on Sunday May 2, 2021. She is preceded in death by her father Fred Kinsley. She is survived by her sons, Kinsley Vitter, 18, Jacob Vitter, 17, her mother Joyce Kinsley, brother Fred Kinsley (Patti), nephews Josh, Ryan (Emily), and Zack. Three dogs Lola, Chloe, and Sam, and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.
Dr. Kinsley received an athletic scholarship to play volleyball for Tulane University where she excelled, and went on to receive her undergraduate degree with honors in 1983. Dr. Kinsley was accepted to Tulane University Medical School where she obtained the Legislative Scholarship, and the Golden Scalpel Award. Dr. Kinsley completed her Internship and Residency at Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals. She was later accepted to Louisiana State University for a fellowship in Hand and Micro- vascular Surgery which she completed in 1993.
Dr. Kinsley went into private practice in New Orleans in 1993 specializing in hand surgery. After a year of private practice, Dr. Kinsley was accepted to the University of Tennessee – Memphis to complete her Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery training. She went on to obtain board certification in the American Board of Surgery, as well as, the American board of Plastic Surgery. After completion in 1996, Dr. Kinsley opened her practice in Covington, Louisiana where she went on to serve the community for the last 25 years.
Dr. Kinsley was a dedicated and loving mother, friend, co-worker and physician. She will be greatly missed by all, and will never be forgotten.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Mass at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:00 AM until Mass time. Interment will follow the service at Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, LA. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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