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Joshua M. Romero, M.D.

  1. Physiatrist
  2. Sports Medicine Specialist

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Joshua Romero, M.D., is a Sports Medicine Specialist with a strong focus on ultrasound-guided interventions and ailments affecting those trying to stay active. He serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Romero earned his medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque, NM. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Mayo Clinic, followed by a Sports Medicine fellowship. During his fellowship, he honed his expertise in sports ultrasound and traumatic injuries in sports, provided medical coverage for teams at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels, and played an active role in educating residents. His training also included developing skills as a clinician educator, and he is dedicated to mentoring residents and sports medicine fellows.

After completing his medical training, Dr. Romero further expanded his clinical experience at the Andrew's Institute in Gulf Breeze, Florida, the Mayo Clinic Jacksonville campus, and Mass General Brigham in Boston, Massachusetts.

In his clinical practice, Dr. Romero focuses on treating sports and physical activity-related injuries, osteoarthritis, tendinopathy/tendinitis, and performing ultrasound-guided interventions. Alongside his clinical responsibilities, he is also actively engaged in research.

  1. Achilles tendinitis
  2. Baker's cyst
  3. Biceps tendinitis
  4. Calcific tendinitis
  5. Carpal tunnel syndrome
  6. Concussion
  7. de Quervain's tenosynovitis
  8. Elbow impingement
  9. Fracture
  10. Frozen shoulder
  11. Golfer's elbow
  12. Hamstring injury
  13. Hand arthritis
  14. Hand injury
  15. Hip arthritis
  16. Hip labral tear
  17. Hip tendinitis
  18. Knee arthritis
  19. Knee bursitis
  20. Osteoarthritis
  21. Patellar tendinitis
  22. Plantar fasciitis
  23. Rotator cuff injury
  24. Rotator cuff tendinitis
  25. Shoulder arthritis
  26. Shoulder impingement syndrome
  27. Shoulder injury
  28. Sports injury
  29. Sprain
  30. Sprained ankle
  31. Sprained finger
  32. Sprained thumb
  33. Strain
  34. Tendinopathy
  35. Tennis elbow
  36. Trigger finger
  37. Turf toe
  38. Wrist pain
  1. Bone marrow aspirate concentrate injection
  2. Microfragmented fat injection
  3. Nerve block
  4. Nerve hydrodissection
  5. Platelet rich plasma injection
  6. Regenerative medicine therapy
  7. Tenotomy-fasciotomy with Tenex technology
  8. Trigger finger release
  9. Ultrasound
  10. Ultrasound-guided aspiration and lavage for calcific tendinitis
  11. Ultrasound-guided cortisone injection
  12. Ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injection
  13. Ultrasound-guided percutaneous fasciotomy
  14. Ultrasound-guided percutaneous tenotomy
  15. Viscosupplementation
  • Sport and physical activity-related injuries
  • Ultrasound-guided interventions
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Tendinopathy/tendinitis
  • Regenerative medicine
  • Lifestyle medicine (specifically physical activity counseling)
  • Sports performance
  • Medical education
  1. 2024
    Fellow - PM&R Sports Medicine RST PMR Sports Medicine , Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2023
    ResidentPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2020
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
  4. 2019
    MDUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine
  5. 2014
    BS - Bachelor of Science in Biology, Magna Cum Laude Minors in Chemistry and Psychology University of New Mexico

Certifications

  1. 2024
    Sports MedicineAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  2. 2024
    Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    Mayo Clinic Scholar Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  2. 2023
    Above and Beyond AwardAbove and Beyond Program
  3. 2023
    Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation Scholarship and Travel Stipend Mayo Clinic
  4. 2022
    Learner Scholarship Office of Applied Scholarship and Education Sciences (OASES)
  5. 2022
    Support for Leader Launch Program Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  6. 2020
    Attitude, Commitment, and Excellence (ACE) AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
  7. 2019
    Above and Beyond AwardAbove and Beyond Program
  8. 2018
    Inducted Gold Humanism Honor Society MemberGold Humanism Honor Society
  9. 2015
    Admissions Diversity ScholarUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine
  10. 2013
    Highest GPA award for University AthletesUniversity of New Mexico

Professional memberships

  1. 2024
    Communications Committee Co-ChairThe Biologics Association
  2. 2023
    LeadAmerican Medical Society for Sports Medicine Library of Sports Ultrasound Pathology
  3. 2023 - 2024
    Fellow liaison; sports ultrasound committeeAmerican Medical Society for Sports Medicine
  4. 2023
    Abstract ReviewerAmerican College of Sports Medicine
  5. 2023
    ParticipantUnited States Olympic Committee
  6. 2022
    Social Media DirectorPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  7. 2022 - 2025
    Medical Education Subcommittee MemberAmerican College of Sports Medicine Emerging Physician Leaders Program
  8. 2022
    Sports Ultrasound Fellowship RepresentativeAmerican Medical Society for Sports Medicine- Sports Medicine Council
  9. 2021
    Fellowship RepresentativeAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  10. 2021 - 2022
    MentorDiversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
  11. 2020
    Athletic ChairMayo Clinic Fellow's Association
  12. 2020 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Society for Sports Medicine
  13. 2020 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Sports Medicine
  14. 2020 - present
    MemberAmerican Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
  15. 2019 - 2024
    MemberMayo Fellows Association
  16. 2018
    Student RepresentativeUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine
  17. 2017
    Sub-Committee LeaderUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine Medical Student Wellness Subcommittee
  18. 2017 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  19. 2016 - 2017
    Research CoordinatorUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine Orthopaedic Interest Group
  20. 2016
    Peer TutorOffice of Academic Resources and Support (OARS)
  21. 2016 - 2019
    House and Academy HeadUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine Learning Communities
  22. 2016 - 2024
    MemberAmerican Medical Associate
  23. 2015 - 2017
    PresidentUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine Sports Medicine Interest Group
  24. 2015 - 2016
    TreasurerUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine Surgery Interest Group
  25. 2015
    Student VolunteerUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine

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