Dr. Rimi Statkus received his Bachelor of Podiatry in 2006 from La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. He worked in Australia as an advanced podiatrist focusing on sports medicine and diabetic limb salvage for over six years before coming to the US to advance his surgical skills. In 2016, he completed his Podiatric Medical degree at Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ, before moving to Chicago to complete his surgical residency at Rush University Medical Center.
Dr. Statkus is board-certified by the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery in foot, reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery. He is a member and on the Executive Council of the Illinois Association of Podiatric Physicians and Surgeons, a Fellow of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons and Research Director of the Northwest Illinois Foot & Ankle Foundation Fellowship Program. He is also a wound specialist at the Northwestern Medicine wound clinics in Huntley and McHenry treating complex wounds and performing limb salvage surgery. With his extensive experience, he has presented at multiple conferences at state, national and international conferences and medical events. He has a strong interest in teaching and mentoring medical residents and surgical fellows.
Dr. Statkus was born and raised in Australia. He enjoys traveling and has seen much of the Australian outback, Europe and North America. On one of his many trips he met his wife, Stephanie, in the outfield at a baseball tournament while visiting Canada. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.
