Dr. Anthony Romeo of Burr Ridge, a sports medicine, elbow and shoulder surgeon with Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, was named one of the Chicago area’s “Top Doctors” in the January 2014 issue of Chicago Magazine. Compiled by Castle Connelly Medical, Ltd., the "Top Doctors" list includes Chicago area specialists and primary care physicians who were selected by their peers.
Dr. Romeo is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience working in academic medicine. He is also a professor in the Department of Orthopedics at Rush University Medical Center, program director of the Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship and section head of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery in the Division of Sports Medicine at Rush. Dr. Romeo also serves as co-team physician for the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Bulls.
Among his diverse research interests, Dr. Romeo focuses on clinical evaluations of rotator cuff repair and shoulder stabilization as well as biomechanical and anatomical analysis of the biceps tendon. He routinely performs rotator cuff repairs, including revision repairs, using various arthroscopic techniques. In addition, Dr. Romeo has designed and developed innovative advanced shoulder replacement systems for the treatment of arthritis. He is a renowned scholar who has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and 30 chapters in orthopedic textbooks. Moreover, he has served in the capacity of senior editor on several orthopedics and sports medicine books. Dr. Romeo has lectured extensively on advanced surgical techniques to surgeons at both national and international forums.
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Dr. Romeo is a leading member of numerous professional societies. He is a fellow of the Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; a member of the prestigious American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Society and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine; participates on the board of directors of the Arthroscopy Association of North America; a member of the Mid-America Orthopaedic Society, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and the International Society of Arthroscopy Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS). Dr. Romeo is also the founder of the Notre Dame Orthopaedic Society.
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush offers comprehensive, unparalleled, orthopedic services. The physicians at MOR treat thousands of orthopedic patients each year with problems ranging from the most common to the most complex. MOR’s reputation as a leader in specialized orthopedic patient care, education and research has been recognized by several national journals. U.S. News & World Report ranks the orthopedic program at Rush University Medical Center as one of the top 10 programs in the nation. MOR has several offices in Illinois, including: Rush University Medical Center; Prairie Medical Center, Chicago; Prairie Medical Center, Westchester; Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield; Rush Oak Park Hospital; and is associated with Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. For more information, log on to www.rushortho.com.
