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With over 20 years experience, I enjoy providing personalized, comprehensive spine care to patients of all ages. I dedicate my career to building advanced spine centers featuring the latest technologies close to your home. My other passion is helping indigent children with severe spinal problems all over the world free of charge. Over my career I built complex spine centers in Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico through a nonprofit organization I founded.
Orthopaedic Surgery
English
Spanish
Cervical radiculopathy, cervical myelopathy, cervical deformity, thoracic or Lumbar radiculopathy, spondylolisthesis, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, early onset scoliosis, congenital scoliosis, flat back syndrome, adult degenerative scoliosis, adult idiopathic scoliosis, pediatric scoliosis, pediatric spine surgery, Scheuermann’s kyphosis, sagittal imbalance, ankylosing spondylitis, spine tumors and spine trauma.
I enjoy traveling to foreign lands, trying new cuisine, and meeting new people. I study photography and cinematography so I can capture people's wonderful stories on film. To stay healthy, I enjoy running, biking and golf.
North American Spine Society
Scoliosis Research Society
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
5-Star Physician, Silver Cross Hospital
2021
"Top Docs" Award, Silver Cross Hospital
2017
University of Illinois Alumni Humanitarian Award
2014
Walter P. Blount Humanitarian Award, Scoliosis Research Society
2012
De La Salle Award, Lewis University
2010
Outstanding Teacher Awards, Loyola University
2009
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Dr. Rinella and his assistant were amazing and accommodating. Dr. Rinella is very knowledgeable, super nice, and caring physician! He spent time to explain my condition and proposed very reasonable and the best possible plan of treatment. His assistant was very professional, incredibly helpful and nice! The X-Ray technician did a great job: very efficient and professional!Many thanks to Dr. Rinella and his wonderful Team for a great care! I recommend this clinic very highl to everyone with spine conditions and problems.
I've had a very good experience since being a patient of Dr. Rinella's.
The doctor was very professional and knowledgeable
Dr. Rinella is great! He listens, he explains, and is kind. I have so much confidence in him. I am happy I was referred to him years ago,
Dr. Rinella is an excellent doctor and I would definitely recommend him to family and friends.
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Patients Seen: All Ages
Practices In: Lombard, Lockport, Westmont
Need an appointment sooner? While your primary care provider or specialist are the anchor of your care team, their advanced practice providers and physician partners are available to provide care when you need it.
