Overview
Tord Alden is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Alden is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 67 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
225 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
2300 N Childrens Plz, Chicago, IL 60614
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Alden has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tord Alden
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tord Alden?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tord Alden by calling their office at 312-227-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tord Alden a top-rated expert for Syringomyelia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tord Alden is classified as an Distinguished expert for Syringomyelia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Tord Alden specialize in?
While Dr. Tord Alden is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Syringomyelia, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Chiari Malformation Type 2. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Tord Alden participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tord Alden has published 67 articles and abstracts on conditions like Syringomyelia. You can view a list of Dr. Tord Alden's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tord Alden accept my insurance?
Dr. Tord Alden accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-227-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Chiari MalformationDr. Alden isDistinguished. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Alden isDistinguished. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Alden isDistinguished. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- HydrocephalusDr. Alden isDistinguished. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Posterior Fossa DecompressionDr. Alden isDistinguished. Learn about Posterior Fossa Decompression.
- SyringomyeliaDr. Alden isDistinguished. Learn about Syringomyelia.
- Advanced
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Alden isAdvanced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Alden isAdvanced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Brain HerniationDr. Alden isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Alden isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Alden isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Alden isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- AchondroplasiaDr. Alden isExperienced. Learn about Achondroplasia.
- AcrocephalopolydactylyDr. Alden isExperienced. Learn about Acrocephalopolydactyly.
- Acromicric DysplasiaDr. Alden isExperienced. Learn about Acromicric Dysplasia.
- Apert SyndromeDr. Alden isExperienced. Learn about Apert Syndrome.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Alden isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.