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Dr. Kris Alden, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.8 (84)
Map Pin Small Western Springs, IL
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Kris Alden, MD

Dr. Kris Alden, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Western Springs, IL. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 25 years of experience. They graduated from UNIV OF IL COLL OF MED|University of Illinois At Chicago / College of Medicine|University of Illinois College of Medicine and is affiliated with Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Elmhurst Hospital - Main Campus, Weiss Memorial Hospital and West Suburban Medical Center.

Dr. Alden works at Hinsdale Orthopaedics, a Division of Illinois Bone & Joint Institute in Western Springs, IL with other offices in Elmhurst, IL and Naperville, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain and Difficulty With Walking along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Alden's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Western Springs Office
    4700 Gilbert Ave Ste 51, Western Springs, IL 60558 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 387-1737
    Monday
    7:00am - 4:30pm
    Tuesday
    7:00am - 4:30pm
    Wednesday
    7:00am - 4:30pm
    Thursday
    7:00am - 4:30pm
    Friday
    7:00am - 4:30pm
  2. 2
    Elmhurst Office
    1200 S York St Ste 4110, Elmhurst, IL 60126 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 279-2401
    Tuesday
    7:30am - 4:30pm
    Wednesday
    7:30am - 4:30pm
    Thursday
    7:30am - 4:30pm
    Friday
    7:30am - 4:30pm
  3. 3
    Naperville Office
    2940 Rollingridge Rd Ste 102, Naperville, IL 60564 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 579-6500
    Monday
    7:00am - 4:30pm
    Tuesday
    7:00am - 4:30pm
    Wednesday
    7:00am - 4:30pm
    Thursday
    7:00am - 4:30pm
    Friday
    7:00am - 4:30pm
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Adventist Hinsdale Hospital
  • Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
  • Elmhurst Hospital - Main Campus
  • Weiss Memorial Hospital
  • West Suburban Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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    • Aetna
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    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Assurant Health
    • Bakery & Confectionary Union Plan
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Commercial Insurance Company
    • CoreSource
    • Coventry Health Care
    • First Health
    • Golden Rule
    • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
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    • HealthPartners
    • Humana
    • MedHealthInsurance
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • MultiPlan
    • UnitedHealthCare

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    4.8
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    Based on 84 ratings
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    Jul 15, 2022
    H e's a wonderful Doctor. very happy with my new knee. Very helpful staff.
    Karen Gemskie — Jul 15, 2022
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    About Dr. Kris Alden, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1992842132
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Mayo Medical School
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • UNIV OF IL COLL OF MED|University of Illinois At Chicago / College of Medicine|University of Illinois College of Medicine
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Kris Alden, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Alden is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Alden has an average wait time of 10 – 15 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. Alden has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Alden has seen patients for Joint Pain, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain and Difficulty With Walking, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Alden on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    84 patients have reviewed Dr. Alden. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Alden.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Alden, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Alden appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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