Charles E. Romero, MD

Charles E. Romero, MD, joined the University of Pittsburgh in 2013 as a vascular and CAST-accredited neuroendovascular surgeon-neurologist specializing in the treatment of vessel diseases of the brain, including aneurysms, stroke, carotid artery stenosis, arteriovenous malformations and fistulas, cavernomas, and intracerebral hemorrhage using minimally invasive techniques. As director of UPMC Hamot’s comprehensive stroke program, Dr. Romero is responsible for leading a team that provides stroke care, develops policies and procedures, and ensures the highest quality of care. His team is also working vigorously to improve patient outcomes and educate patients and their families about cerebrovascular disease.

Dr. Romero completed his undergraduate work at Rutgers University. He received his medical degree from the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine.  He then completed an academic year of supervised clinical education and fifth pathway certification at New York Medical College.  Dr. Romero completed the neurology residency program at Tufts Medical Center in Boston followed by fellowships in both stroke and interventional neuroradiology at Lahey Clinic Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Dr. Romero has published numerous papers and book chapters, participated in clinical trials, and he has lectured at national conferences, medical institutions, and academic gatherings covering endovascular stroke care, groundbreaking research, and preventive health care. His research interests include clinical outcomes in the treatment of cerebrovascular disease and stroke prevention.