Ellen Kroin, MD

Ellen Kroin, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Hand Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Congenital Skeletal Abnormalities
  • Hand and Wrist Injuries
  • Hand and Wrist Microsurgery
  • Joint Injections
  • Tendon and Nerve Lacerations
  • Trigger Finger
  • Wrist Cyst Surgery

Education

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

Media

Meet the Doctor 1:20
Meet the Doctor
May 18, 2022

Languages Spoken

  • Russian

Faculty Profile

Health System Clinician, 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:
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

193 Ratings

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Awesome doctor.

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August 19, 2022

5.0

Es una doctora preciosa, puntual, muy inteligente, sutil te explica bien de da ánimo, te trata con amor y respeto

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August 16, 2022

5.0

The Drs are knowledgeable. Very easy to work with. Are doing the best for my situation

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kroin was fantastic! Very attentive, professional, knowledgeable. She was great with my son and took her time to answer all of our questions and address all our concerns.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

She’s was considerate, friendly, and was able to efficiently and effectively provide the care I needed

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August 10, 2022

5.0

Seemed to listen and care about patients well being.

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August 08, 2022

5.0

She seemed very personal.

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August 07, 2022

5.0

Patience and understanding

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August 07, 2022

5.0

She listened and gave easy to follow instructions on how to insure my wrist healed completely. Her assistants could not have been more helpful too and knowledgeable!

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Very professional and thorough.

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Very thorough- answered questions. Highly recommend her.

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August 05, 2022

5.0

She is very professional, understanding and helpful. She explained all of my options beautifully. She went out of her way to assist me as soon as possible.

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August 03, 2022

5.0

She was willing to see my son when no one else could fit him into schedule. Then she set up his follow up with another doctor since she would be leaving for maternity leave. She went above and beyond given she was in the office in her final week before leave. I appreciated the care and kindness she put into casting my son’s arm following his break.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

My son has a broken wrist and the doctor Kroin was very nice to him and calmed him down while putting him the cast. She explained everything to us and answers all our questions.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Again I felt comfortable with her.

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July 29, 2022

5.0

She seems like a very competent caring doctor

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July 28, 2022

5.0

My surgeon Dr Ellen Kroin is the best...explained everything in detail, was very comforting for me having surgery, answered questions, very nice lady/doctor/surgeon. My initial appointment w Dr Kroin in Lake Forest also was awesome. Dr Kroin is wonderful. Great experience at NWM Grayslake. I've never been there before. Thank you

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Very professional and friendly.

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July 25, 2022

5.0

She’s great

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July 15, 2022

5.0

La doctora fue amable y muy clara en sus explicaciones.

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July 13, 2022

5.0

Ella es una muy buena profesional. Me hace sentir segura cuando tengo una cita médica con ella.

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July 13, 2022

5.0

Es una doctora maravillosa muy profesional simpática, tierna explica muy bien lo procedimientos que se van a realizar habla claro preciso te escucha te toma tu opinión mueve tus dedos sin lastimar mis dedos es excelente dios la bendiga

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July 12, 2022

5.0

She is an excellent doctor and Surgeon. She is very clear interact and it is very easy to understand her recommendations. She is the best.

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July 10, 2022

5.0

She is easy to talk to and very knowledgeable and practical when it came to my fracture.

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July 07, 2022

5.0

She is very nice and knowledgeable. I don't know what else you want to expect from the doctor. Also location was near me.

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July 06, 2022

5.0

Dr Kroin is very personable and was able to diagnose my problems on my first visit.

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July 06, 2022

5.0

She is very professional and friendly.

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July 06, 2022

5.0

Thorough exam and prompt followup. Good customer care.

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July 06, 2022

5.0

She’s great. Very clear explanations.

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July 01, 2022

4.0

Provided clear explanations and allowed me time to ask my questions.

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June 29, 2022

5.0

Excellent job on right and left carpel tunnel surgery

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June 24, 2022

5.0

The Dr. Was awesome and explained everything so I could understand.

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June 22, 2022

5.0

Very caring doctor.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and understanding. Good beside manner

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June 20, 2022

4.0

She was informative and helpful.

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June 17, 2022

5.0

good explanations

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Very competent surgeon. Explained everything to me and did a great job on my carpel tunnel surgery

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June 13, 2022

5.0

She was wonderful

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Es muy acertada en sus diagnósticos, además de ofrecer diferentes tipos de tratamiento antes de llegar a cirugía.

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June 01, 2022

5.0

Great doctor. Explained everything and give recommendations

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May 27, 2022

5.0

very professional

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May 26, 2022

5.0

Again she’s very thorough she has a great bedside manner. she knows exactly what she’s talking about as far as the treatment that she is giving you and what she is expecting as your outcome.

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May 25, 2022

5.0

good doctor explains everything well worries about her patients

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May 25, 2022

5.0

Efficient and took time to explain the findings

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Informative and efficient.

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May 13, 2022

5.0

She is thorough, and she LISTENS to the patient. Critical to me.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Efficient, on time, informative

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Approachable. Learned. Direct, in a kind way.

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May 11, 2022

5.0

Dr explained everything to me

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May 10, 2022

4.0

so far so good, have not completed tha exam yet

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May 08, 2022

5.0

She was prompt and helpful and was able to negotiate a telehealth call from France.

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Great communication, clearly informed and experienced, caring bedside manner

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Doctor performed successful surgery and had a concern for my pain and healing.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

She really knows her trade and patients can readily see that.

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April 29, 2022

5.0

She was very patient and kind and very knowledgeable

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April 25, 2022

5.0

Highly skilled hand and nerve repair surgeon that explained everything to me thoroughly— from an explanation of my injury to how she successfully repaired it.

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April 25, 2022

4.0

Professional and responsive

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April 25, 2022

5.0

Muy buena doctora

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April 22, 2022

5.0

Very professional, intelligent, communicative

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April 19, 2022

4.0

She says the right things…let’s see what the procedure on Thursday shows.

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April 15, 2022

4.0

Pleased with Dr. Kroin. Great explanation of the injury and provided a wonderful care plan.

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Very helpful and nice

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April 14, 2022

5.0

Excellent, highly-skilled surgeon. She accurately diagnosed my injury, thoroughly explained the procedure o repair the injury, and did excellent work during the surgery, and already has followed up with my post-surgery care.

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April 13, 2022

5.0

Took time to explain, along with a wonderful assistant.

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April 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kroin and her staff make sure I understand my treatment plan.

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April 08, 2022

5.0

She thoroughly examined my hand and wrist; explained the issue and potential outcomes; and answered our questions about what to expect during the out patient surgery. She instilled trust that we’re in great hands for hand surgery!

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April 01, 2022

5.0

she has made sure i understand my treatment and recovery.

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April 01, 2022

5.0

Muy explicita wn su diagnostico.

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April 01, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kroin seemed very knowledgeable and caring

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March 30, 2022

5.0

Well explained visit and discussion of how to possiblly proceed if the condition gets worse.

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March 27, 2022

5.0

Dr Kroin did not rush the exam or explanation of my problem, and answered all my questions completely. Very good communication and attention.

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March 25, 2022

5.0

This was only my first visit with her, but she's thorough, explained everything well, and was very nice.

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March 18, 2022

5.0

She was personable, made us feel comfortable with her expertise and experience. Her confidence made us confident.

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March 16, 2022

5.0

Dr Kroin was patient with me, took good care of me and answered all my questions and concerns

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March 15, 2022

5.0

Dr Kroin explained my injury and treatment plan in an easy to understand manner

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March 14, 2022

5.0

Doctor was Very easy to talk to & excellent follow up on my injury.

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March 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kroin was knowledgeable, respectful and worked effectively to diagnose and treat my condition.

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March 11, 2022

5.0

She has a wonderful bedside manner if you will. She explains things very thoroughly, and make sure that you understand everything that she’s saying.

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March 09, 2022

5.0

She is personable, knows how to explain complicated medical issues in layman‘s terms, and gives the patient plenty of confidence that she knows what she’s doing.

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March 07, 2022

5.0

Atienden muy pronto no te hacen esperar

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March 04, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and explained everything clearly

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March 04, 2022

5.0

Thorough, kind, knowledgeable, unhurried.

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March 04, 2022

5.0

Ellen answered all of my questions and understood the problem

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March 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. KROIN, MD although my visit was outpatient she has an excellent bedside manner. She’s straightforward with what she plans for your case And what she believes will get you back on your feet. She then tells you what your part will be in bringing this to fruition.She make sure at the end of the visit that you understand everything she has gone over with you before she leaves the room.

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March 02, 2022

5.0

Dr Kroin is very knowledgeable, respectful and listens to her patient. All of this allows her to assess the patient’s condition and recommend an effective treatment.

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February 25, 2022

5.0

She spent a lot of time with me explaining my options regarding my fractures.

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February 25, 2022

5.0

she talked with me, not at me

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February 23, 2022

5.0

Amable buena atención

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February 23, 2022

5.0

She is always well prepared. Also takes time and listens to and answers all questions or concerns.

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February 22, 2022

5.0

She is kind attentive and very good orthopedic surgeon

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February 21, 2022

5.0

She very kind and she cares

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February 21, 2022

5.0

Really enjoyed her demeanor and her willingness to explain exactly what was going on with my situation

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February 18, 2022

5.0

she is very nice

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February 15, 2022

5.0

She was informative and very competent for a successful surgery

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February 14, 2022

5.0

Very sensitive patient and can speak Russian

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February 13, 2022

5.0

Professional & caring.

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February 12, 2022

5.0

She has an excellent bedside manner. Explains your health situation from all angles and helps you decide what is the future of your injury. She is so kind, caring and patient. I never felt rushed, let you ask lots of questions.

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February 07, 2022

5.0

Her attentiveness and care is excellent. I appreciate her time spent with me and thorough explanation of my situation at hand. I feel as I’m in the best care with her

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February 02, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, took her time, answered questions and made sure I understood the plan.

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January 31, 2022

5.0

Sincere professional

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Disclosures

Ellen Kroin, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

External Professional Relationships

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