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Dr. Ivan Humberto Romero-Legro, MD

(Dr. Ivan Humberto Romero Legro, M.D)

(19 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Professional interests include: bronchitis, pleural effusion (water on the lungs), robotic surgery, and more.

2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard
Weston, FL 33331

(954) 659-5000

Dr. Ivan Humberto Romero-Legro, MD is a pulmonologist in Weston, FL specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. Dr. Ivan Humberto Romero-Legro, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA A NONPROFIT CORPORATION and Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard
Weston, FL 33331

Address:

3100 Weston Road
Weston, FL 33331

Some issues Dr. Ivan Humberto Romero-Legro, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

hospital care	36
inpatient care	36

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	40
hospital care	503
inpatient care	503

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	180
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	120

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	41
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	56
Diabetes	53
Dementia	21
Cancer	10

doctor visit	28
hospital care	230
inpatient care	230
pulmonary testing	88

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	88
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	52
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	46
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

doctor visit	49
hospital care	312
inpatient care	312
pulmonary testing	33

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	97
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	52
Dementia	20
Cancer	10

doctor visit	30
hospital care	220
inpatient care	220
pulmonary testing	22

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	50
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

hospital care	70
inpatient care	70

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	38
Dementia	25
Cancer	22

hospital care	181
inpatient care	181

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	12
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	45
Dementia	28
Cancer	12

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ivan Humberto Romero-Legro, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ivan Humberto Romero-Legro, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Weston, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

aspiration	13
bronchoscopy	76
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	65
hospital care	219
image guided procedures	13
inpatient care	219
minimally invasive procedures	30
minor procedures	13
pulmonary testing	84

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ivan Humberto Romero-Legro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	49
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	6
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	1
75 to 84	3
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	30

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ivan Humberto Romero-Legro, MD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ivan Humberto Romero-Legro, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Education & Training

He is certified by the Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine Critical Care Echocardiography and has a state license in Minnesota.

Board Certification: Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine Critical Care Echocardiography

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ivan Humberto Romero-Legro, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA A NONPROFIT CORPORATION

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ivan Humberto Romero-Legro, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 19 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ivan Humberto Romero-Legro, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Weston, FL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ivan Humberto Romero-Legro, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$4,958 ION $3,000	Da Vinci Surgical System $1,958
Boston Scientific Corporation	$783 Ultraflex $770	EXALT Model D $13
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$702 OFEV $543	STIOLTO RESPIMAT $25	$133
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.	$653 Spin $653
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$225 UPTRAVI $149	OPSUMIT $64	$13
Other	$793 PULMONX CHARTIS TABLET CONSOLE $142	Adempas $134	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $93	ACTHAR $92	Prolastin-C $79	Other $253

**Types of Payments**
Education	$3,217
Food and Beverage	$2,597
Travel and Lodging	$2,301

Research Payments

Dr. Ivan Humberto Romero-Legro, MD has received 6 research payments totaling $37,302.

Biography

Dr. Ivan Romero-Legro is a specialist in adult critical care and adult pulmonology in Weston, FL. Dr. Romero-Legro has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. His areas of expertise include hemoptysis, pneumothorax, and shortness of breath (dyspnea). He is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic.