Summary

Dr. Kris Alden specializes in orthopedic surgery with two and a half decades of experience treating musculoskeletal conditions. They earned their medical degree and PhD from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, followed by residency training at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Dr. Alden completed advanced fellowship training at the prestigious Mayo Clinic's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in Rochester, Minnesota. They are fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Alden practices at Illinois Bone & Joint Institute locations in Naperville, Western Springs, and Elmhurst, with hospital privileges at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange. Their expertise includes treating joint pain, knee discomfort, and arthritis. They perform advanced hip procedures including total hip replacement and revision surgery, as well as specialized cartilage repair techniques. Patients rate Dr. Alden 4.4 out of 5 stars on average for their care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 24 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Mayo Clinic, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rochester, MN
  • 34 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 18 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Kris Alden has 3 locations

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

2940 Rollingridge Rd Ste 102Naperville, IL 60564

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

4700 Gilbert Ave Ste 51Western Springs, IL 60558

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

1200 S York St Ste 4110Elmhurst, IL 60126

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24 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish
Naperville , ILDes Plaines , ILChicago , ILSchaumburg , IL
Med School: University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine, Department of Physiology & Biophysics, Chicago, IL Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: University of Illinois
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kris Alden

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - PPO
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kris Alden has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kris Alden has the following 18 areas of expertise

  • Arthritis
  • Arthroscopic Surgery (Arthroscopy)
  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • General Orthopedics
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Surgery (Hip Replacement Arthroplasty)
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Colorado, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Mayo Clinic, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rochester, MN

Residency

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

Medical School

University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine, Department of Physiology & Biophysics, Chicago, IL
University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of MedicineGraduated in 2002

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