Erin Ratahi is a New Zealand trained Orthopaedic Surgeon who has practiced in Whangārei since 2008.

Born and raised on the coast of Taranaki, Erin completed his medical degree at The University of Auckland in 1993. He then went on to train in Orthopaedic Surgery, gaining his quailification in 2005 through The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

Having become qualified as an Orthopaedic Surgeon, Erin underwent subspecialty training in both spine and shoulder surgery at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in London.

Since completing his training, Erin has been a Fellow of The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and continues to hold membership with the New Zealand Orthopaedic Association, the New Zealand Spine Society, and the New Zealand Shoulder and Elbow Society.

Erin held a consultant appointment at Whangārei Base Hospital from 2008 until 2018. Throughout that time, he supervised and taught orthopaedic trainees and junior medical staff. He now continues to run his private practice based at the Southern Cross Northland Surgical Centre.

Erin currently runs clinics in Whangārei, Kaikohe, Waipapa and Kerikeri. He operates at the Southern Cross Northland Surgical Centre and Allevia Kensington Hospital.

Erin is married to Leanne. Work aside, his favourite pastime involves being with his family (Leanne, Tiana and Harrison) either in or on the ocean.