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Kris Alden, MD, Ph.D

Orthopedic Surgeon with Fellowship Training in Hip and Knee Reconstruction

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Certified Independent Medical Examiner (ABIME)
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Practice Locations

Elmhurst Doctors’ Office
1200 South York Road
Suite 4110
Elmhurst IL 60126
Phone: 630-279-2401
Fax: 630-279-2519
Naperville Doctors’ Office
2940 Rollingridge Road
Suite 102
Naperville IL 60564
Phone: 630-579-6500
Fax: 630-579-5860
Western Springs Doctors’ Office
4700 Gilbert Avenue
Suite 51
Western Springs IL 60558
Phone: 708-387-1737
Fax: 708-387-1720

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Bolingbrook Hospital
  • Edward-Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
  • Hinsdale Hospital
  • La Grange Memorial Hospital
  • Munster Specialty Surgery Center
  • Salt Creek Surgery Center

Biography

Dr. Kris J. Alden is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon who is fellowship trained in hip and knee reconstruction. He completed a dual degree program in which he received his M.D. and Ph.D. concurrently at the University of Illinois at Chicago. His Ph.D. thesis in biophysics garnered the Outstanding Thesis Award for research excellence upon his graduation. After graduation, Dr. Alden completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Upon completion of his residency, Dr. Alden began his fellowship in hip and knee reconstruction surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. While there, he trained in the latest approaches to hip and knee replacement, minimally invasive surgery, and complex revision joint replacement.

With a particular interest in using innovative techniques, Dr. Alden strives to achieve the best results for active patients with hip and knee arthritis, offering both non-surgical and surgical treatments.

Dr. Alden specializes in the direct anterior approach to total hip replacement surgery. This is a minimally invasive technique that provides less discomfort, a faster recovery, and enhanced mobility for patients undergoing hip surgery. He also performs customized knee replacements which allow the surgeon to tailor the surgery to a patient’s unique knee anatomy, reducing the risk of misalignment. These technologies improve the patient’s outcome by extending implant longevity and helping the patient regain an active lifestyle. Dr. Alden performs complex revision surgeries including direct anterior hip revision surgery, distal femur replacement, and total femur replacement.

Dr. Alden strives to significantly improve the quality of life for his patients, focusing on increasing their level of activity and mobility. He dedicates much time during appointments to answering questions and explaining reasoning for recommended care. Dr. Alden and his team do the utmost to provide you with highest level of care.

Additional Areas of Expertise

  • Shoulder
  • Hip
  • Knee
  • Injured Worker
  • Anterior Total Hip Replacement
  • Anterior Hip Revision
  • Cartilage Repair
  • Hip & Knee Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Hip Resurfacing
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Outpatient Joint Replacement
  • Revision Joint Replacement
  • Shoulder Replacement

Affiliations and Associations

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

Education

Fellowship
Mayo Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rochester, MN
Hip and Knee Reconstruction
Residency
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Internship
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Ph.D
Physiology and Biophysics, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
Medical School
University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine, Chicago, IL

Appointments

  • Partner, Hinsdale Orthopaedics
  • Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Surgery University of Chicago

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