Dr. Jose Romero, MD, Boston, MA | Neurologist

About Dr. Jose Romero

Dr. Romero completed residency training in neurology at Boston University Medical Campus and fellowship training in vascular neurology at Boston University Medical Campus. He received his medical degree from the Escuela Cololmbiana de Medicina in Colombia. He also completed studies for a Master in Epidemiology at Boston University School of Public Health. Dr. Romero is an active investigator in the Framingham Heart Study since 2006. Research Interests Dr. Romero’s research interests center on the study of cerebrovascular disease in subclinical stages, prevention of stroke, cognitive impairment and dementia and use of neuroimaging in the epidemiological study of cerebrovascular disease. His focus is in the interplay of cerebrovascular disease with the neurodegenerative process, and contributions to clinical stroke and dementia. Much of his current work centers on the epidemiological study of brain MRI markers of cerebral small vessel disease, their determinants and clinical consequences. As a board-certified neurologist and vascular neurologist, his clinical interests are in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with stroke, with particular emphasis in racial minority populations. He runs a stroke prevention clinic and is an active member in the Stroke Unit at Boston Medical Center. He is the site PI of several clinical trials for acute stroke treatment and secondary prevention. He has written widely on stroke, cerebrovascular disease in subclinical stages, and epidemiology of stroke and dementia. He has participated as study section reviewer in the NIH- and has obtained grant funding from NIH-NIA for his research support.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Stroke

Other popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Back Pain

Brain Trauma / Injury

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

Language / Speech Problems

Migraine

Neurology Consultation

Sleep Problems

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Back Pain

Brain Trauma / Injury

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

Office location

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725 Albany St, Ste 7B, 7th Fl, Boston, MA 02118

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Education and background

Practice names

Boston Medical Center Neurology

Board certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Vascular Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

Medical School - Escuela Colombiana de Medicina
Boston Medical Center, Fellowship in Vascular Neurology
Boston Medical Center, Residency in Neurology

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1548228935

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What practice does Dr. Jose Romero work with?

Dr. Jose Romero works with Boston Medical Center Neurology.

Where is Dr. Jose Romero's office located?

Dr. Jose Romero's office is located at 725 Albany St, Boston, MA 02118.

Which board certifications does Dr. Jose Romero have?

Dr. Jose Romero is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Vascular Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology), and Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Jose Romero?

Dr. Jose Romero frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Back Pain, Migraine, Neurology Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Jose Romero on their profile.