Dr. Melissa Romero, MD

Dr. Melissa Romero is a board-certified Family Medicine Physician with over 10 years of experience. She has dedicated her career to delivering high quality, evidence based, and compassionate care to families and older adults. Dr. Romero provides patient education in managing both acute and chronic diseases and is able to deliver patient education in English and Spanish.

Common Chronic Conditions: -Preventative care counseling -High blood pressure -Type 2 Diabetes -Stage B and C Heart Failure -High Cholesterol -Asthma and COPD -Thyroid Disorders -Hepatitis C and Liver Fibrosis -Menopause and Perimenopause -Generalized Anxiety -Mild to Moderate Depression -Insomnia and Sleep concerns

Primary and Urgent Concerns: Cold, flu, sinus infections, allergies, urinary tract infections, rashes, eczema, mild skin infections, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and reflux.

Geriatric-focused care: Medication review and simplification, Care coordination with specialist care.

My Why: I love practicing medicine because I believe healthcare should feel personal and be delivered with empathy and thoughtfulness. I am passionate about making high-quality, evidence-based care easily accessible and less intimidating. I bring a strong foundation in family medicine, deep experience caring for older adults, and years of leadership and teaching focused on improving clinical quality and patient outcomes. I have worked to help adults and older adults (>65) manage multiple chronic conditions, understand their medications, and navigate complex healthcare decisions. My care style is thoughtful and partnership driven. I aim to create a safe, judgement-free space where patients feel comfortable asking questions and sharing concerns. I look forward to meeting you and helping rebuild your trust in healthcare and show you what it can be!