Kevin Alan McCracken

Kevin Alan McCracken, MD

Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine

Provider Groups

  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact

518-269-4690
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact
518-269-4690

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

St Peter's Orthopedics

1182 Troy Schenectady Rd
Latham, NY 12110

About

Dr. Kevin McCracken is a board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, New York.

Dr McCracken has extensive surgical and academic training along with a broad experience in the treatment of adult and adolescent patients with spine disorders. Over the past 25+ years, he has completed more than 10,000 spine procedures ranging from minimally invasive procedures to complex reconstructive surgery for scoliosis and spinal deformity. He has also served as a spine trauma surgeon at a Level 1 Trauma Center for over 10 years. He has been in practice since 1997 in New Jersey and Florida before relocating to the Capital Region.

Dr. McCracken firmly believes in his mission to care for each individual patient and their total well-being, taking pride in providing compassionate, understanding, and supportive care. He has traveled to the Dominican Republic where he donated his medical services to perform spinal surgery on underprivileged children and adults in that country.

In his leisure time, Dr. McCracken enjoys spending time with his family and running with his dogs.

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (1991)

Internship:
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (1992)

Residency:
United Hospitals (1996)

Board Certifications

Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine, Orthopedic Surgery, American Board of (2000)

Provider Groups

Innovative Health Alliance of New York

SPHP Medical Associates

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 >

4.7 out of 5

(32 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.

11 Reviews

12/12/2025

Im very appreciative for the time spent. I’m just waiting to hear back regarding an appt for imaging, hopefully once that’s done we’ll have better guidance.

12/08/2025

Dr. McCracjen was very thorough, professional and compassionate. He is an excellent communicator.

12/03/2025

He is awesome couldn't ask for better

11/19/2025

Like I said, in the first comment, I think he is absolutely one of the best doctors I have ever seen, met, and I am totally going in with confidence having him do my surgery tomorrow morning

11/13/2025

Very easy to talk to he listens very well. to what you have to say, he actually seems to care.

11/10/2025

Expressed genuine concern over my condition and a sincere desire to provide appropriate treatment and a plan to accomplish a positive outcome. We never felt rushed during our visit and appreciated him listening carefully to our concerns

11/07/2025

Dr Mccracken is an excellent provider

11/05/2025

A highly empathetic caregiver.

10/23/2025

I was fortunate to have had him for my provider he's top knotch really cares about his patients and does great work ..I limped in the hospital had back surgery and walked out the next morning ..as a provider and as a person who understands his patient communicates so well I couldn't of been hapier...I was his first patient at stpeters I would strongly recommend him to anyone he's experienced and it shows he's a great doctor

10/23/2025

He was professional, knowledgeable, thorough, encouraging and caring

10/14/2025

Took time to explain things in easy to understand way.
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