Ellen Kroin, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Hand Surgery

Secondary Specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

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Reasons to Schedule a Visit

This medical professional may be a good choice for you if you are looking for care for any of the following:

Bicep or tricep rupture
Cut/laceration/tendon laceration/puncture wound/amputation
Cyst
Elbow pain
Finger dislocation
Hand cut, laceration (deep cut), tendon laceration, puncture wound, amputation

Pain
Pain/other
Surgical consult
Suspected or known fracture or broken bone(s)
Tendonitis or tennis elbow
Trigger finger

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Rush University Medical College - 2014
Residency:: Loyola University Medical Center - 2019
Fellowships:: University of California Davis Health - 2020

Languages Spoken

Russian

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery/Surgery of the Hand - Surgery of the Hand (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.8

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909 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

85 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

85 Reviews

February 22, 2026

5.0

She was compassionate and conducteda careful and reasoned medical examination.

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February 20, 2026

5.0

She was kind and thorough

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Personal, informational and very caring and helpful.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

She was kind and patient while I had to translate to my mother. She knew exactly when to stop to allow translations to occur. Was very patient with my mother's questions.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

She was thorough and helpful in her instructions for care and how to proceed with my at home therapy to get my range of motion back and gave me a script for therapy if I was having difficulty getting there on my own.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Easy to talk to and answered all questions and many before I asked. Staff was excellent also!

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February 06, 2026

5.0

I recommended my sister to do her surgery with the Dr. she is very happy to see how well the surgery went and how I'm healing little by little I can move my fingers very good it just hurts a bit because still have a bit of bruising but I'm doing well Thank you all for helping me

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Surgery seems to have been successful.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Easy to talk to and answered all of my questions.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Dedication and professionalism

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February 03, 2026

5.0

She was easy to talk to and seemed to care about patients.

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January 25, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable

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January 25, 2026

4.0

She was very professional and informed me very well regarding the issue that I am experiencing.

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January 23, 2026

5.0

See comment above . I feel very grateful that Dr. Kroin was assigned to me. .

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January 23, 2026

5.0

She answered all my questions. She was kind and gentle.

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January 23, 2026

5.0

She was wonderful. My procedure was quick and pain free

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January 22, 2026

5.0

She gave me great aftercare resources and option for therapy.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

She checked out all possibilities

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Professional and timely service

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Skilled, knowledgeable and friendly

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Dr. Kroin is very attentive, professional and caring. Unfortunately having to see multiple hand orthopedic surgeons during the last 2 years, Dr. Kroin was the best in every aspect

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Competent Explained everything Polite and understanding Great shots

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Competent

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Explained things, easy to understand. Included me in decision discussions

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ellen Kroin was awesome, did excellent job taking wood splinter out of my finger. Huge thanks to her.

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October 06, 2025

5.0

She's been very informative and has answered all of my questions.

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October 04, 2025

5.0

She has been following me for several years for my hand problem and her professional care and her emotional care meant a lot to me.

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October 01, 2025

5.0

Very personably

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Dr Kroin knew exactly how to fix my very painful thumb. After surgery it immediately felt better. She knows her stuff!

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September 17, 2025

5.0

She showed direct information on my concern. She answered all of my questions thoroughly.

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September 15, 2025

5.0

She was great

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September 10, 2025

5.0

Very friendly and responsive to my questions and concerns.

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kroin took the time to understand why I was there & long term how to manage.

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September 04, 2025

5.0

Professional, friendly and kind Kiddos to Dr Kroin

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September 02, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kroin was knowledgeable and knew what was wrong after a quick exam.

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August 30, 2025

5.0

Caring

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August 22, 2025

5.0

She was very thorough at explaining everything about the surgery to my daughter, husband, and I. Her bedside manner is impeccable. We got the best care for this issue.

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August 20, 2025

5.0

I scored a 10

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August 20, 2025

5.0

The same as above. I felt she cared and listened to me. She had studied my records before she came in to see me. I felt comfortable with her.

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August 16, 2025

5.0

I like her experience and knowledge presented

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August 12, 2025

5.0

She did a great job.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

I was very anxious and defensive and she continued to move forward and not let it my personal feelings or apprehensions bother her and continue to work at what I perceive to be my best interest

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August 11, 2025

5.0

Excellent service and they are very professional.

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August 11, 2025

4.0

very clear and knowledgeable

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August 07, 2025

5.0

Competent

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August 06, 2025

5.0

Personal attention, professional, knowledgeable, considerate

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August 06, 2025

5.0

She is excellent.

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August 06, 2025

5.0

She has cared for me for two years and i can highly recommend her. She is caring and knowledgeable.

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Excellent care provider

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August 04, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and pleasant

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August 02, 2025

5.0

Ellen was very professional, kind, and helpful.

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July 30, 2025

5.0

compassionate, professional

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July 27, 2025

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable

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July 23, 2025

5.0

She explained everything from pain relief to if "surgery was needed."

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July 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kroin and Michael are a wonderful duo. They took the time to listen, explain in detail my diagnosis and treatment options. Dr. Kroin came to prep room to check on me and answer any additional questions before surgery. My trigger release surgery was a success and my hand is healing well with minimal scarring.

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July 21, 2025

5.0

Easy to schedule and hopefully everything heals properly

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July 18, 2025

5.0

She's really professional and took care of business really nice

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July 16, 2025

5.0

She's smart and kind.

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July 09, 2025

5.0

She does everything she can to make sure the procedure was the best she could do. I have had this done before by another MD and it was 10x more painful. Thank you Dr.

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July 09, 2025

5.0

Professional

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July 03, 2025

4.0

Very nice and friendly

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July 02, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kroin was personable, knowledgeable, and efficient.

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July 02, 2025

5.0

Team approach

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June 30, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, straightforward, excellent communicator, individualized care

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June 30, 2025

5.0

She seemed knowledgeable and gave me options for my treatment.

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June 26, 2025

5.0

Fully explains

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June 26, 2025

5.0

very clesr snd professional !

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June 21, 2025

5.0

I like her no-nonsense style and feel I can trust her.

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June 18, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, gentle with exam, thorough with understanding problem and providing solution. Her patience & kindness a bonus.

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June 16, 2025

5.0

I feel confident that she gave the right diagnosis and treatment. She is following up, etc. Wants me to use my fingers, etc. She read the X-ray herself-it all.

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June 16, 2025

5.0

Very professional, knowledgeable doctor.

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June 16, 2025

5.0

very nice and straight forward

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June 12, 2025

5.0

Caring Dr.

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June 12, 2025

4.0

Very informative and friendly

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June 12, 2025

5.0

Explains the procedure very well

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June 11, 2025

5.0

Professional and thorough!

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May 29, 2025

5.0

Attentive and professional

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May 29, 2025

5.0

Explains things. Answers questions.

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May 26, 2025

5.0

Dr Kroin was super capable, informative and accessible.

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May 22, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and friendly support staff and Dr

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May 20, 2025

5.0

excelleant service

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May 16, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and friendly

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May 12, 2025

5.0

She explained the reason for the pain and suggested different options.

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May 05, 2025

5.0

She did a thorough exam but most importantly really listened and explained my diagnosis and options. She knew I was hesitant on the next steps but even took the time to take a call with my husband to answer his questions during the appointment.

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May 01, 2025

5.0

Very professional, compassionate and explains each option clearly

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