Dr. Kristopher Aalderink MD
Overview
Dr. Kristopher Aalderink is an orthopedic surgeon in Ypsilanti, Michigan and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Chelsea Community Hospital and St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Michigan Medical School and has been in practice between 11-20 years. He is one of 20 doctors at Chelsea Community Hospital and one of 36 at St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Hospital who specialize in Orthopedic Surgery.
Quick Stats
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(734) 572-4500 Phone Number
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11 - 20 Years in Practice
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M Gender
Board Certifications:
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine,
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Location & Contact
5315 Elliott Dr
Suite 301
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
[MAP]
(734) 572-4500
Phone Number
Insurance Accepted
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Hospital Affiliation
Dr. Aalderink is affiliated with the following hospitals. Affiliation usually means doctors can admit patients to a hospital.
St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Hospital
Ypsilanti, MI
St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Hospital in Ypsilanti, MI is not nationally ranked in any specialty. more
- 36
- Doctors in Specialty
- 7/10
- Survival
- 3/5
- Patient Safety
Chelsea Community Hospital
Chelsea, MI
Chelsea Community Hospital in Chelsea, MI is not nationally ranked in any specialty. more
- 20
- Doctors in Specialty
- 10/10
- Survival
- 5/5
- Patient Safety
Specialties & Qualifications
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic surgeons diagnose and treat ailments affecting muscles, bones and joints, treating sports injuries, degenerative diseases, tumors, infections, and birth defects. They regularly perform joint repair and replacement operations.
Subspecialties: Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Education & Medical Training
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Henry Ford Hospital - Wayne State University
Residency , Orthopedic Surgery -
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Fellowship , Sports Medicine -
University of Michigan Medical School
Medical School
Certifications & Licensure
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American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine -
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery -
MI State Medical License
Active through 2020
Publications & Presentations
- Aalderink, K.J., Shaffer, M., Amendola, A. "Rehabilitation following high tibial osteotomy.." Clin Sports Med
- Aalderink, K.,Wolf, B. "Scapular osteochondroma treated with arthroscopic excision using prone positioning.." Am J. Orthop.
Orthopedic Surgery Resources
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