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As a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon, I specialize in the management and surgical treatment of shoulder, elbow, and sports medicine conditions, consistently supported by cutting-edge musculoskeletal research and patient-focused outcomes.
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Sports Medicine, also known as sports and exercise medicine (SEM), is a branch of medicine...
Double Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon in both
orthopedic surgery and Sports Medicine“ People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”
AboutAnthony A. Romeo, MDDouble board-certified Orthopaedic surgeon & Sports Medicine
Dr. Anthony Romeo is one of the nation’s leading orthopedic surgeons specializing in the management and surgical treatment of shoulder and elbow conditions. As a double board-certified surgeon in Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine who has worked in Chicago for more than 25 years, Dr. Romeo:
- Treats many high school, professional, NCAA, MLB, and Olympic-level athletes
- Served as a team physician to the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Bulls
- Past President of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
- Consults as an active member of the Major League Baseball Research Committee
- Serves as Chief Medical Editor of Orthopaedics Today
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Latest TechnologyOutpatient
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder replacement is a solution for shoulder pain and stiffness that involves replacing an arthritic joint with an artificial implant. Using this procedure, Dr. Romeo helps patients reclaim the freedom, flexibility, and comfort they once knew.
Latest TechnologyReverse Shoulder
Replacement
Reverse total shoulder replacement surgery has become the most common type of shoulder replacement for people with shoulder arthritis. It is extremely effective. Recent studies show that over 90% of these procedures last more than 10 years and 80% more than 20 years without the need for additional surgery.
Romeo Research Heighlights Research
With more than 450 peer-reviewed publications and 2000 lectures behind him, Dr. Romeo has contributed to ongoing innovation in treating shoulder arthritis, rotator cuff tears, elbow ligament tears, fractures, and more.
He is actively involved in research pertaining to total shoulder replacements, reverse total shoulder replacements, rotator cuff repairs, shoulder instability, and other associated procedures.
In the Media Dr. Romeo’s Videos
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Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair,
Acromioplasty & Biceps TenodesisAnthony A. Romeo, MD
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Leadership in Sports Medicine:
A Multidisciplinary ApproachAnthony A. Romeo, MD
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Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair
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What is Arthroscopy Surgery and are You A Candidate?
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Orthopaedic Surgery as a Senior: What to Know, and How to Prepare
One of the most common myths I encounter as an elbow and shoulder surgeon is that orthopaedic sur...
Patient Education & Resources
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