Dr. Eric T. Ortinau's practice covers all aspects of adult and pediatric general orthopedic surgery. He subspecializes in hand/upper extremity conditions, sports medicine and total joint arthroplasty, including mini-incision replacement techniques. He graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, in 1990, and completed his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery from the University of Illinois Hospitals in 1995. He then served four years with the United States Air Force at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, Illinois as a staff orthopedic surgeon.

Dr. Ortinau has been a part of Rezin Orthopedics and Sports Medicine since 1999 and is vice president. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and also the team physician for Ottawa-Marquette. In his free time, Dr. Ortinau enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, and sports (golf, hockey, biking), music. He holds clinic at the Ottawa and Morris Rezin locations.

Education & Training & Research

• Graduation from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, 1990
• Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Illinois Hospitals, Chicago (1990-1995)
• Staff orthopaedic surgeon, United States Air Force, Scott Air Force Base Hospital, Belleville, Illinois (1995-1999)
• Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1997
• Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons and LaSalle County Medical Society