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Jose G Romano

Jose G Romano, MD

StrokeVascular Neurology

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Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics (ages 70+)

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

About Jose G Romano

Roles

Professor and Olemberg Family Chair of Neurology
Chief of Service, Neurology, Jackson Health System
Medical Director, Jackson Memorial Hospital Comprehensive Stroke Center

Areas of Expertise

Stroke, Cerebrovascular Disease, Cerebrovascular Accident, Mini-stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Amaurosis Fugax , Cerebral Infarct, Cerebral Hemorrhage, Venous thrombosis, Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM), Aneurysm, Carotid disease, Carotid narrowing, Arterial narrowing, Embolism,acute stroke treatment, neurovascular ultrasound, visual loss after neurologic injury

Biography

Dr. Romano is Professor and the Olemberg Family Chair of Neurology. He also serves as the Chief of Neurology for Jackson Health System and Medical Director of the Jackson Memorial Hospital Comprehensive Stroke Center. He is originally from Mexico City, where he completed his medical studies at the Universidad Anahuac, followed by Neurology residency and Neuromuscular and Cerebrovascular fellowships at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL. His current research interests include intracranial atherosclerotic disease, stroke systems of care and cryptogenic stroke biomarkers. He is the principal investigator of the NIH-funded Regional Coordinating Center of the Florida Stroke Trials Network, and the executive director of the Florida Stroke Registry.

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Locations

    • 5555 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Floor 3, Coral Gables, FL 33146
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    Expertise

    Education

    • Fellowship: Jackson Memorial Hospital - Dept of Neurology, Cerebrovascular Diseases, 1997
    • Fellowship: Jackson Memorial Hospital - Dept of Neurology, Neuromuscular Disease, 1996
    • Residency: Jackson Memorial Hospital - Dept of Neurology, Neurology, 1995
    • Internship: Jackson Memorial Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1992
    • Medical School: Universidad Anahuac, 1991

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    Ratings & Reviews

    5 out of 5

    96 ratings, 19 reviews

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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/10/2026

      Thank you for treating me with such expertise and kindness.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/13/2026

      Dr. Romano is excellent!!!!

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/2/2025

      Just a great experience

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/2/2025

      Very knowledgeable concerned oozes confidence

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/1/2025

      In my book UHealth has excellent and very knowledgeble medical team overall

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/16/2025

      Dr. Romano is a an excellent and caring physician.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/9/2025

      I have been seeing Dr Romano for several years. He takes the time to listen and answers all your questions. He is very knowledgeable, kind and professional.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/16/2025

      I would 1,000% recommend my neurologist who touched me, an excellent professional who takes his time to attend to all my needs and teach me how to live after my strock and recover 95%. I wouldn't trade it for someone else. Thank you very much Dr Jose Romano, you are excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/19/2025

      I like that Dr. Romano brought a aspiring student to the visit. It's passing the knowledge to the next generation.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/19/2024

      Dr Romano is outstanding. A great listener , great bedside manner. I felt heard and that he cares about my wellness

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/15/2024

      The doctor is unusually caring and willing to discuss my issues

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/13/2024

      Dr. Romano was so kind, compassionate and caring to our adult daughter with special needs and to us. He treated her with respect and dignity and explained her condition to us in depth, which was new information and very helpful to us.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/8/2024

      I have been a patient of Dr. Romano since 2008. He is an excellent doctor. He takes his time to answer any questions/concerns that I might have. I trust his expertise and appreciate his kind manner. He is worth driving the distance.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/6/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/20/2024

      Despite the 1 year wait, Dr. Romano was kind enough to show me the tests performed and results and answered all my questions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/6/2024

      Dr. Romano is a skilled and compassionate healer.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/21/2024

      El profesionalismo del Dr,su gentileza y paciencia para revisar a mi esposo y explicarnos todo el problema y posible soluci?n nos encant?. Salimos de ese consultorio con la gran seguridad que todo nos saldr? muy bien con las sugerencias a seguir

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/13/2024

      Dr. Romano is a very professional physician. He also is very knowledgeable as well as a friendly and caring person. Thank you.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/5/2024

      Dr Romano is terrific, and I like his interest in my case