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Kristin Greco Baldea, MD

Urology, Surgery

Provider Groups

  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact

888-584-7888
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact
888-584-7888

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Surgery
  • Urology

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Loyola University Medical Center

2160 S First Ave
Maywood , IL 60153

View hours
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Loyola University Medical Center

Gottlieb Center for Health

675 W North Ave
Ste 210
Melrose Park , IL 60160

About

Academic Title

Associate Professor

Ages Seen

Adults - Over 65
Adults - 18 to 64

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (2009)

Internship:
Loyola University Medical Center (2010)

Residency:
Loyola University Medical Center (2015)

Fellowship:
Loyola Univ Chicago Stritch School of Medicine (2016)

Board Certifications

Urology, Urology, American Board of (2018)

American Board of Urology (2018)

Provider Groups

Loyola Medicine Physician

Loyola Physician Partners

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.8 out of 5

(66 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

27 Reviews

09/10/2024

Very nice people

08/28/2024

Very satisfied with experience overall.

08/13/2024

I have been very happy with Dr. Baldea’s treatment, both in the past and currently.

08/07/2024

I couldn’t receive any better care than what I do every time I come

08/06/2024

It was an excellent, kind experiece

07/23/2024

Very thoughtful and explained options.

07/17/2024

Dr Baldea answers my questions and explains clearly. In addition, she wants me to obtain CT/MRI imaging disks for further consultation. She is very trustworthy.

06/05/2024

I hope she continues to be my doctor.

05/16/2024

Todo muy bien

04/30/2024

I’m Just So Happy That I’m So Excited To See Them All Again. Thank You And May GOD Keep On Blessing you All.

04/18/2024

Doctor was very respectful easy to follow, very professional and courteous. listened to my concerns and answered all my questions clearly.

04/09/2024

Mucha atencion y respeto

04/04/2024

I found this doctor and her staff to be very good, I felt I could trust them

03/19/2024

Fantastic practice. All who I encountered were above all expectations. I am a nurse practitioner from Loyal too.and I was proud to be associated with these wonderful la

02/29/2024

Dr. Baldea is top-notch. So much better than previous urologists I have visited.

02/29/2024

Gracias

02/06/2024

Excellent care

02/06/2024

N/A

01/04/2024

very good

12/21/2023

I am grateful for Dr. Baldea's expertise, and am glad that she took the time to answer all my questions.

09/01/2023

Overall a wonderful experience. I would recomend to everyone I know.

08/23/2023

Very happy with my experience and results

08/18/2023

Very helpful

08/11/2023

I was told I would need to have an mri and biopsy without any time for questions or a detailed explanation

07/21/2023

Dr Baldea is always ready to help me

07/13/2023

The best!

07/08/2023

This was my first visit with Dr. Baldea. I felt very comfortable with her. She explained things to me very well and took the time to listen me.
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Publications

  • Evaluating the Impact of the Standardized Letter of Recommendation on a Successful Match in Urology Residency. Ellis, J. L.; Jabeer, M.; Barrett, A.; Cheema, A. S.; Van Horn, C.; El-Arabi, A. M.; Baldea, K. G.; Urology
  • Editorial Comment on "Getting it Across the Finish Line - Publication Rates of Abstracts Presented at a Major Urologic Conference". Hass, A.; Baldea, K. G.; Urology
  • Metabolic syndrome and the urinary microbiome of patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Dornbier, R. A.; Doshi, C. P.; Desai, S. C.; Bajic, P.; Van Kuiken, M.; Khemmani, M.; Farooq, A. V.; Bresler, L.; Turk, T. M. T.; Wolfe, A. J.; Baldea, K. G.; Asian journal of urology
  • Editorial Comment. Copelan, O. R.; Baldea, K. G.; Urology practice
  • Utilization of ChatGPT for Appraising Letters of Recommendation in Urology Residency Applications: Ready for Prime Time? Barrett, A.; Hekman, L.; Ellis, J. L.; Baldea, K. G.; Bresler, L.; The Journal of urology
  • F-SHARP: a Phase I/II trial of focal salvage high-dose-rate brachytherapy for Radiorecurrent prostate cancer. Solanki, A. A.; Yoo, R. K.; Adams, W.; Davicioni, E.; Mysz, M. L.; Shea, S.; Gupta, G. N.; Showalter, T.; Garant, A.; Hentz, C.; Farooq, A.; Baldea, K.; Small, W.; Harkenrider, M. M.; BJU international
  • Editorial Commentary. Lanzotti, N.; Baldea, K. G.; Urology practice
  • Editorial Commentary. Baldea, K. G.; Urology practice
  • Response to: "Re: Using Intraoperative Portable CT Scan to Minimize Reintervention Rates in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Prospective Trial" by Kirti Singh et al. Patel, P. M.; Baldea, K. G.; Journal of endourology
  • Author Reply. Vollstedt, A.; Hougen, H. Y.; Gupta, P.; Johans, C.; Baldea, K. G.; Urology
  • Using Intraoperative Portable CT Scan to Minimize Reintervention Rates in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Prospective Trial. Patel, P. M.; Kandabarow, A. M.; Chuang, E.; McKenzie, K.; Druck, A.; Seffren, C.; Blanco-Martinez, E.; Capoccia, E.; Farooq, A. V.; Branch, J.; Turk, T. M. T.; Baldea, K. G.; Journal of endourology
  • Gender-Based Pay Gap in Urology: A Review of the Literature and Potential Solutions. Vollstedt, A.; Hougen, H. Y.; Gupta, P.; Johans, C.; Baldea, K. G.; Urology
  • Health-Related Quality of Life and Toxicity After Definitive High-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy Among Veterans With Prostate Cancer. Harris, A. A.; Yasuda, M.; Wu, M. S.; Deirmenjian, J. M.; Farooq, A.; Baldea, K. G.; Flanigan, R.; Harkenrider, M. M.; Welsh, J. S.; Solanki, A. A.; Federal practitioner : for the health care professionals of the VA, DoD, and PHS
  • Axial Diameter is Superior to Volumetric Measurement in Predicting Ureteral Stone Passage. Patel, P. M.; Kandabarow, A. M.; Chen, V. S.; Slovacek, H.; Mian, A.; Hart, S.; Farooq, A.; Turk, T. M. T.; Baldea, K. G.; Urology practice
  • Initial Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy versus Ureteroscopy: A Re-treatment and Cost Analysis Using a Longitudinal, Population-Based Database. Patel, P. M.; Koehne, E.; Chen, V. S.; Nelson, M.; Baker, M.; Gupta, G.; Baldea, K. G.; Urology practice
  • Proton-pump inhibitors associated with decreased urinary citrate excretion. Patel, P. M.; Kandabarow, A. M.; Aiwerioghene, E.; Blanco-Martinez, E.; Hart, S.; Leehey, D. J.; Farooq, A.; Baldea, K. G.; Turk, T. M. T.; International urology and nephrology
  • Editorial Comment. Baldea, K. G.; Turk, T. M. T.; The Journal of urology
  • Patient and physician reported toxicity with two-fraction definitive high-dose-rate prostate brachytherapy: the impact of implant interval. Harris, A. A.; Korpics, M.; Sherwani, Z.; Farooq, A.; Baldea, K. G.; Flanigan, R.; Harkenrider, M. M.; Solanki, A. A.; Journal of contemporary brachytherapy
  • Association of Impaired Renal Function With Changes in Urinary Mineral Excretion and Stone Composition. Patel, P. M.; Kandabarow, A. M.; Druck, A.; Hart, S.; Blackwell, R. H.; Kadlec, A.; Farooq, A.; Turk, T. M. T.; Baldea, K. G.; Urology
  • Paravertebral block for percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a prospective, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study. Baldea, K. G.; Patel, P. M.; Delos Santos, G.; Ellimoottil, C.; Farooq, A.; Mueller, E. R.; Byram, S.; Turk, T. M. T.; World journal of urology
  • Genitourinary Foreign Body in United States: Incidence, Patient Characteristics, Treatments and Economic Burden. Nelson, M.; Koehne, E.; Dornbier, R.; Perlman, D.; Eguia, E.; Sweigert, P.; Baker, M.; Gupta, G.; Baldea, K. G.; Farooq, A.; Urology practice
  • Transitioning From a Low-Dose-Rate to a High-Dose-Rate Prostate Brachytherapy Program: Comparing Initial Dosimetry and Improving Workflow Efficiency Through Targeted Interventions. Solanki, A. A.; Mysz, M. L.; Patel, R.; Surucu, M.; Kang, H.; Plypoo, A.; Bajaj, A.; Korpics, M.; Martin, B.; Hentz, C.; Gupta, G.; Farooq, A.; Baldea, K. G.; Pawlowski, J.; Roeske, J.; Flanigan, R.; Small, W.; Harkenrider, M. M.; Advances in radiation oncology
  • Socioeconomic Disparities in the Acute Management of Stone Disease in the United States. Kirshenbaum, E. J.; Doshi, C.; Dornbier, R.; Blackwell, R. H.; Bajic, P.; Gupta, G. N.; Gorbonos, A.; Turk, T. M. T.; Flanigan, R. C.; Baldea, K. G.; Journal of endourology
  • The July Effect in Urological Surgery-Myth or Reality? Kirshenbaum, E. J.; Blackwell, R. H.; Li, B.; Eguia, E.; Janjua, H. M.; Cobb, A. N.; Baldea, K.; Kuo, P. C.; Gorbonos, A.; Urology practice
  • Antepartum nephrolithiasis and the risk of preterm delivery. Drescher, M.; Blackwell, R. H.; Patel, P. M.; Kuo, P. C.; Turk, T. M. T.; Baldea, K. G.; Urolithiasis
  • Metabolic Syndrome Increases Risk of Postoperative Myocardial Infarction Following Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy. Johans, C. E.; Bajic, P.; Kirshenbaum, E.; Blackwell, R. H.; Kothari, A. N.; Kuo, P. C.; Baldea, K. G.; Turk, T. M. T.; Journal of endourology
  • Design and Implementation of a Robotic Surgery Training Experience Logging System. Baldea, K. G.; Thorwarth, R.; Bajic, P.; Quek, M. L.; Gupta, G. N.; Journal of surgical education
  • Outcomes of percutaneous nephrolithotomy in spinal cord injury patients as compared to a matched cohort. Baldea, K. G.; Blackwell, R. H.; Vedachalam, S.; Kothari, A. N.; Kuo, P. C.; Gupta, G. N.; Turk, T. M. T.; Urolithiasis