Summary

Dr. Adam Alder is a board-certified surgeon specializing in thoracic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, trauma surgery, and pediatrics. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center in 2009, followed by a fellowship at UT Southwestern/Children's Medical Center in 2012. With 24 years of experience in surgical practice, Dr. Alder brings extensive expertise to complex surgical cases across multiple specialties. He is fluent in Spanish, English, and French.

Dr. Alder practices at Children's Medical Center Plano and sees patients at locations in Prosper and Plano, Texas. His clinical focus includes treating conditions such as abdominal aortic aneurysms, abdominal tumors, and achalasia. He performs specialized procedures including adolescent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy weight loss surgery, adrenal operations, and anti-reflux operations. Patients consistently rate Dr. Alder highly for his surgical expertise, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 24 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English, French
  • UT Southwestern/Childrens Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 6 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Adam Craig Alder has 2 locations

Children's Health Specialty Center Prosper

1300 CHILDRENS WAYPROSPER, TX 75078
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Children's Health Specialty Center 1 Plano

7609 Preston Rd Ste P3000Plano, TX 75024
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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PROSPER , TXWebster , TXHouston , TXCypress , TX
Med School: Tulane University School of Medicine Med School: The University of Texas Medical Branch Med School: The University of Texas Medical School, Houston, TX Med School: Universidad Autonoma De San Luis Potosi Slp Mexico
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Adam Craig Alder

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicaid
  • Aetna - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cook Children's Health Plan
  • Cook Children's Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Parkland Community Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Texas Children's Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Texas Health Aetna
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Adam Craig Alder has the following 6 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Adam Craig Alder has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • General Surgeon
  • Internist/pediatrician
  • Pediatric Surgeon
  • Thoracic Surgeon
  • Trauma Surgeon

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

UT Southwestern/Childrens Medical Center2012

Residency

UT Southwestern Medical Center2009

Medical School

Tulane University School of MedicineGraduated in 2002

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Adam Alder speak?
Dr. Adam Alder speaks Spanish, English, and French.
Does Dr. Adam Alder accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Adam Alder accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Adam Alder accepting new patients?
Dr. Adam Alder is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Adam Alder's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Adam Alder accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Adam Alder accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Adam Alder's office located?
Dr. Adam Alder's office is located at 1300 CHILDRENS WAY, PROSPER, TX, 75078.

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