Morris Hospital Physical Therapy

Morris Hospital Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is a leading provider of orthopedic care for elbow, foot, ankle, knee, hip, shoulder and spine.

The physicians with Morris Hospital Orthopedics & Sports Medicine are excellent resources for orthopedic, foot and ankle, and spine care, including problems associated with the:

Address: Morris Hospital Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 1051 W. U.S. Route 6, Suite 100 Morris, IL 60450 Phone: 815.942.4875 Fax: 815.942.5046 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Address: Morris Hospital Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 1306 Gemini Circle, Suite 2 Ottawa, IL 61350 Phone: 815.433.0850 Fax: 815.433.3655 Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Address: Morris Hospital Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 1310 Houbolt Road Joliet, IL 60431 Phone: 815.741.4000 Fax: 815.741.4222 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Dr. Mir Ali is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon who specializes in conservative, non-surgical and surgical treatment of neck and back disorders. His primary focus and expertise is on the treatment of spine disorders, including neck, mid and low back problems.

Dr. Ali completed his Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Pathology in 2002, and then graduated from medical school with highest honors in 2004. He completed his residency training in orthopedic surgery at the world renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN in 2009 and fellowship training in spine surgery at Rush University Medical Center in 2010. Dr. Ali joined the Morris Hospital Medical Staff in 2013.

Dr. Ali is known in the medical community for his precise examination skills, attentive ears, and his vigorous belief in patient education. He is also known as a conservative surgeon who believes in surgery as the very last option and only believes in as little surgery as necessary to address the patient’s condition.

Dr. Ali’s philosophy is spending adequate time with each patient, explaining his/her condition in terms he/she can understand, discussing treatment options together in a team-oriented manner and recommending surgery only when all other options have failed.

Specialty: Fellowship Trained in Spine Surgery & General Orthopedic Surgery Special Interests: Minimally invasive spine surgery, microscopic surgery, lumbar fusion, cervical fusion, epidural injections and kyphoplasties

A board certified general orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Raymond Meyer focuses on arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine related injuries with an emphasis in shoulder and knee reconstruction.

Dr. Meyer graduated from Loyola University – Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago in 1991, and completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. He then went on to complete a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center in Minneapolis, Minn. He joined the Morris Hospital Medical Staff in 1997.

A board-certified reconstructive foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Kyle Pearson treats adults and children with common to advanced foot and ankle problems using both non-surgical and surgical treatment procedures. His goal is to get patients back on their feet as safely and as soon as possible.

Dr. Pearson received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Des Moines University, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, in 2011 and completed his residency in foot and ankle surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2014. He joined the Morris Hospital Medical Staff in 2014.

Dr. Pearson is also part of the teaching faculty for the KSB Foot and Ankle Residency Program. He lectures both locally and nationally at scientific conferences, is a peer reviewer for multiple foot and ankle journals, and sits on multiple boards including the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association Board of Directors.

In his free time, Dr. Pearson enjoys spending time with his wife and their three young children. For fun and relaxation, he likes to run, golf, ski, travel, hunt and spend time outdoors.

A board-certified general orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Keith Rezin treats patients with general orthopedic concerns, including knee, shoulder, hip, elbow, hand/wrist, foot/ankle and neck/back conditions.

Dr. Rezin graduated with honors from Rush Medical College, Chicago in 1986 and completed an orthopedic residency at Rush University in 1991. He had many choices of where to begin his practice but chose Morris because it reminded him of his hometown. In 1991, he moved to Morris and founded Rezin Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, which affiliated with Morris Hospital in 2021.

Board certified in both orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, Dr. Stephen Treacy treats patients with injuries, fractures and conditions of the upper and lower extremities, including the knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. He specializes in minimally invasive arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery.

Dr. Treacy received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Illinois School of Medicine in Chicago. He completed an orthopedic surgery residency and general surgery internship at Tulane University School of Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals in New Orleans and is fellowship trained, having studied sports medicine at the Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center in Jackson, Mississippi. He first joined the Medical Staff at Morris Hospital in 1996.

A fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Robert Williams specializes in upper extremity conditions including shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, with a sub-specialization in total shoulder replacements and elbow surgery.

Dr. Williams has spent many years studying and training at prestigious medical centers around the country. He most recently completed a Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Prior to fellowship, he completed his residency at the University of Texas in Galveston. He received his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Science, College of Medicine. Dr. Williams joined the Medical Staff at Morris Hospital in 2020. He is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Williams is highly trained in shoulder replacement surgery, shoulder and elbow arthroscopy, elbow replacement surgery, rotator cuff injuries, shoulder instability, elbow instability, and sports and overuse injuries of the upper extremity. He offers the latest techniques in shoulder replacement surgery including computer-aided planning, stemless shoulder replacements, and even custom implants in patients that need a more tailored approach to their surgery.

Special Interests: Shoulder Replacement Surgery, Shoulder and Elbow Arthroscopy, Elbow Replacement Surgery, Rotator Cuff Injuries, Shoulder Instability, Elbow Instability. and Sports and Overuse Injuries of the Upper Extremity

Providing a broad range of medical services, Lukas helps to diagnosis and treat patients in clinic and assists Dr. Ali in surgery. Patients may see Lukas in clinic for routine appointments, follow ups, after surgery while they are in the hospital, and post-operative visits.

Lukas completed his master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Ohio Dominican University in 2018 and began working with Dr. Ali shortly after.

Providing a broad range of medical services, Melissa helps to diagnosis and treat patients in clinic and assists Dr. Ali in surgery. Patients may see Melissa in clinic for routine appointments, follow ups, after surgery while they are in the hospital, and post-operative visits.

Melissa completed his master’s degree in nursing and bachelor’s degree in nursing at Lewis University in Romeoville. She is board certified as a nurse practitioner by the American Nurse Credentialing Center.

Providing a broad range of medical services, Austin helps to diagnose and treat patients in clinic, and assists Dr. Meyer in surgery. Patients may see Austin in clinic for routine appointments, injections, pre-operative history and physicals, after surgery while they are in the hospital, and for post-operative visits.

Austin acquired his master’s degree from Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais in 2021, and received his bachelor’s degree in nursing from Northern Illinois University in 2016. He has been working with Dr. Meyer since 2021.

Providing a broad range of medical services, she helps to diagnosis and treats patients in clinic, and assists Dr. Rezin in surgery. Patients may see Taelor in clinic for routine appointments, injections, pre-operative history and physicals, after surgery while they are in the hospital, and for post-operative visits. She also offers a presentation on total joint replacement for patients and their families scheduled for surgery with Dr. Rezin.

Taelor received her Doctorate of Nursing degree from Bradley University and became a nurse practitioner in 2019. She has been working with Dr. Rezin since 2020.

Having an MRI scanner on site gives the physicians and patients convenient access to high quality imaging and results. We strive to provide all of our patients with a comfortable and convenient MRI experience.

Morris Hospital is a participating provider in many commercial, government, and veterans/active service health plans. Be sure to check with your insurance provider to make sure Morris Hospital is an in-network provider. Most of our DME is billed to insurance prior to the patient receiving a bill. Costs not covered by insurance are the patient’s responsibility. Please note that we do NOT accept returns on any medical equipment that we dispense. Self-pay patients may be able to make payment arrangements. In addition, Morris Hospital offers a financial assistance program for patients who meet certain criteria.

Our DME office is located in the Morris Hospital Orthopedics & Sports Medicine facility at 1051 W. U.S. Route 6, Morris. Hours are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. To reach us by phone, call 815-318-5703, or send an email to [email protected].

Individuals who are experiencing the physical effects of an injury or medical condition or are recovering from surgery may benefit from our therapy program, which is available at our Morris Hospital Orthopedics & Sports Medicine locations in Morris, Ottawa and Joliet. We treat a wide variety of conditions, including all musculoskeletal conditions (neck, back, shoulder, hip, knee, foot/ankle, wrist/hand, etc.), orthopedic injuries, athletic injuries, work related injuries, concussions, prehab and post-surgical therapy, ergonomic issues and more.

Address: 1051 W. U.S. Route 6, Suite 400, Morris, IL Phone: 815-942-8301; Fax: 815-942-8449 Services: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Hand Therapy, Athletic Training, Work Conditioning, Functional Capacity Evaluation

Address: 1306 Gemini Circle, Suite 3, Ottawa, IL Phone: 815-431-9980; Fax: 815-431-9981 Services: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Hand Therapy

The Foot and Ankle Institute was developed by Dr. Kyle Pearson in 2014 to provide patients with a local center of excellence for foot and ankle care. The Foot and Ankle Institute offers comprehensive, individualized patient focused care with the goal of getting patients back on their feet as safe and soon as possible.  Comprehensive options offered through the Foot and Ankle Institute include: Physical Therapy, MRI, Durable Medical Equipment, and, when required, surgery.

The Spine Institute was developed in 2013 under the direction of Dr. Mir H. Ali to provide patients with a local center of excellence for spine care. The Spine Institute offers comprehensive, individualized patient focused care with the goal of relieving patients of neck and back pain as safely and as soon as possible.

Spine problems can be very difficult to understand and hard to treat. There can be many different symptoms present and many possible treatments may be available.

One of the goals of the Spine Institute is to help patients understand their spine condition and exhaust all reasonable non-operative treatment problems prior to considering surgery. Occasionally, surgery may be suggested to help treat a spine problem.

We recognize that your time is valuable, and we make every effort to stay on schedule. Occasionally emergencies or patients require a little more time and may cause delays beyond our control. We apologize if we keep you waiting.

If you need to cancel an appointment, please call the office during business hours at least 1 day prior to your scheduled appointment so that we can offer your appointment time to patients on our waiting list.

If you have set up your account, you can pay your bill online through the Healthcare Centers’ Patient Portal. To set up your portal account, please contact your physician office. If you have questions about your Morris Hospital Physician Office bill, please call 815-941-9124.

Your provider is committed to delivering the best possible coordination of your care by participating in an Accountable Care Organization (ACO).  A care coordinator may get involved in your care to help improve communication between your healthcare providers. Please visit our Accountable Care Organization (ACO) webpage to learn more