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Dr. Kris Alden, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.8 (84)
Map Pin Small Elmhurst, IL
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Kris Alden, MD

Dr. Kris Alden, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Elmhurst, IL. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 22 years of experience. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and is affiliated with UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange, Elmhurst Hospital - Main Campus, Edward Hospital - Main Campus, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Weiss Memorial Hospital and West Suburban Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Alden an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Alden works at Hinsdale Orthopaedics, a Division of Illinois Bone & Joint Institute in Elmhurst, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Difficulty With Walking and Gait Abnormality along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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

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    Office
    1200 S York St Ste 4110, Elmhurst, IL 60126 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 279-2401
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 15:00
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale
  • UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange
  • Elmhurst Hospital - Main Campus
  • Edward Hospital - Main Campus
  • Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
  • Weiss Memorial Hospital
  • West Suburban Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Joint Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Joint Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Coccygeal Pain
Genu Varum
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Osteophyte
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Bunion
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fracture
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Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hammer Toe
Hip Bursitis
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Injury
Hip Pointer
Hip Socket Injuries
Hip Sprain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
Arthrocentesis
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Fracture Care
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Surgery
Menisectomy
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    4.8
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    Based on 84 ratings
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    4 Star
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    2 Star
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    About Dr. Kris Alden, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 22 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 Clinic Alix School of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Chicago
    Undergraduate School

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

    Dr. Alden works at Hinsdale Orthopaedics, a Division of Illinois Bone & Joint Institute in Elmhurst, IL. View the full address on Dr. Alden’s profile.

    Dr. Alden has seen patients for Joint Pain, Difficulty With Walking and Gait Abnormality, 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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