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Dr. Tord Alden, MD
Pediatric Neurosurgery* Age 58
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Dr. Tord Alden, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgery* Age 58
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Tord Alden, MD is a Pediatric Neurosurgery Specialist in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Alden graduated from Rush Medical College in 1995 and completed a residency at University of Virginia Health Sciences Center. Dr. Tord Alden, MD is a Pediatric Neurosurgery Specialist in Chicago, IL and has 31 years experience. Dr. Alden has experience treating conditions like Syringomyelia, Chiari's Deformity and Chiari Malformation Type 1 among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Alden's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alden is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

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Syringomyelia
Chiari's Deformity
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Syringomyelia
Chiari's Deformity
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Congenital Brain Malformations
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Brain Surgery
Scoliosis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Brain Cancer
Hypothalamus Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Hydrocephalus
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Neuroplasty of Extremity
Spinal Stenosis
Neuroplasty
Cervical Stenosis
Craniopharyngioma
Epilepsy
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Acoustic Neuroma
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Injuries
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Craniosynostosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dropfoot
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Herniated Disc
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
Leukodystrophy
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Moyamoya Disease
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Pediatric Brain Tumor
Pineal Region Tumors
Radiculopathy
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spina Bifida
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Hydrocephalus
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Epilepsy Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Nerve Block
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Choice
  • Open Access
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Medicaid
  • Coventry Health Care of Missouri
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Preferred PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Options PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • Aetna
  • HealthLink PPO
  • Sagamore Plus
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0

Locations

  1. 1 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
    225 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
  2. 2 Childrens Memorial Hospital
    2300 N Childrens Plz, Chicago, IL 60614
  3. 3 Office
    35422 Eagle Way, Chicago, IL 60678

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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Pediatric Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tord Alden, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alden's profile.

Dr. Alden frequently treats the following conditions: Syringomyelia, Chiari's Deformity and Chiari Malformation Type 1. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Tord Alden, MD is affiliated with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

Yes, Dr. Tord Alden, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • Rush Medical College
    1995
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • The Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania
    1996
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University of Virginia Health Sciences Center
    2000
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle
    2004
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL

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