Summary

Dr. Kris Alden is an orthopedic surgeon who graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. They completed their residency at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and went on to complete a fellowship at Mayo Clinic's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in Rochester, Minnesota. With 24 years of experience in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Alden brings extensive expertise to their practice. They are fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Alden practices at Illinois Bone & Joint Institute with locations in Naperville, Western Springs, and Elmhurst, and maintains hospital privileges at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange. They specialize in treating conditions such as osteoarthritis and knee osteoarthritis, helping patients manage joint pain and mobility issues. Their surgical expertise includes anterior hip revision procedures, anterior total hip replacement, and cartilage repair techniques. Patients have given Dr. Alden an average rating of 4.4 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

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 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

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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4.3 
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24 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Polish, Spanish Speaks Polish, Spanish Speaks Spanish
Naperville , ILElk Grove Village , ILElk Grove Village , ILSchaumburg , IL
Med School: University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine, Department of Physiology & Biophysics, Chicago, IL Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine Med School: University of Illinois
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Kris Alden has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

Kris Alden holds an active medical license in the state of Colorado.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Colorado that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Mayo Clinic, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rochester, MN.

Residency

Completed their residency at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine, Department of Physiology & Biophysics, Chicago, IL and University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine in 2002.

NPI Number

Kris Alden's NPI number is 1992842132.

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Kris Alden's office is located at 2940 Rollingridge Rd Ste 102, Naperville, IL, 60564.
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