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Dr. Nicholas Romeo, DO

Accepting New Patients

(207 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedic Trauma

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2011)

Professional interests include: hip problems, musculoskeletal (orthopedic) trauma, hip replacement, and more.

2500 Metrohealth Drive 216) 778-4393
Cleveland, OH 44109

(216) 778-4393

Dr. Nicholas Romeo, DO is an orthopedic traumatologist in Parma, OH specializing in orthopedic trauma. He graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Nicholas Romeo, DO is affiliated with MetroHealth, Main Campus MetroHealth Main Campus Medical Center and Parma MetroHealth Main Campus Medical Center.

Office Locations

Address:

12301 Snow Road 216) 524-7377
Parma, OH 44130

Address:

2500 Metrohealth Drive 216) 778-4393
Cleveland, OH 44109

Some issues Dr. Nicholas Romeo, DO can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

doctor visit	7

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	11

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

doctor visit	43

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	13
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

doctor visit	77
hospital care	10
inpatient care	10

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

doctor visit	72
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	15
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	21
Cancer	0

doctor visit	205
fracture surgery	10
hospital care	10
inpatient care	10
joint surgery	37
lower extremity surgery	47
reconstructive surgery	37

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Romeo, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Romeo, DO treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Parma, OH were lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and fracture surgery.

doctor visit	71
fracture surgery	10
hospital care	10
inpatient care	10
joint surgery	37
lower extremity surgery	47
reconstructive surgery	37

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Romeo, DO.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	21

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	27
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	7
85 and over	2
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	13

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Romeo, DO From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Romeo, DO treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension	34
High Cholesterol	22
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	4
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Nicholas Romeo, DO graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011. He completed residency at Memorial Hospital (Pennsylvania) - Surgery, Orthopaedic York Hospital (Pennsylvania) - Surgery, Orthopaedic. He is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2011)

Residency: Memorial Hospital (Pennsylvania) - Surgery, Orthopaedic York Hospital (Pennsylvania) - Surgery, Orthopaedic

Board Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nicholas Romeo, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MetroHealth

Main Campus MetroHealth Main Campus Medical Center

Parma MetroHealth Main Campus Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nicholas Romeo, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 207 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nicholas Romeo, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Parma, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nicholas Romeo, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Synthes GmbH	$9,397 $9,397
Arthrex, Inc.	$1,455 $1,455
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$1,374 Bioraptor Knotless $734	SUTUREFIX $398	TRIGEN InterTAN $116	EVOS $109	REDAPT Revision Hip System $16
Stryker Corporation	$1,266 Variax $255	ACCOLADE $250	hydroset $172	Reunion $172	Mako $170	Other $247
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC	$1,036 Trauma $996	Extremities $40
Other	$2,546 Trauma $218	VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS $197	ACTIS $153	EVOS MINI $121	ViviGen $120	Other $1,737

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$6,286
Food and Beverage	$3,624
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program	$3,000
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for an accredited or certified continuing education program	$2,500
Education	$1,664

Research Payments

Dr. Nicholas Romeo, DO has received 2 research payments totaling $4,750.

Biography

Dr. Nicholas Romeo's specialty is orthopedic trauma. He studied medicine at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. On average, patients gave him a rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Romeo is professionally affiliated with MetroHealth.