Joey A Romero, MDOrthopedic Surgery in Austin, TX

Joey Romero, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Ascension Seton's Texas Institute for Hip & Knee Replacement in Austin, Texas, specializing in robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement, including complex primary and revision joint reconstruction. Dr. Romero cares for patients experiencing hip and knee pain caused by arthritis, injury, prior surgery and degenerative joint disease, offering personalized treatment plans focused on relieving pain, restoring mobility and helping patients return to the activities they enjoy.

Dr. Romero provides personalized care, precision surgery and proven results through a comprehensive, patient-centered approach. Whenever possible, he begins with non-surgical treatments such as injections, therapy and lifestyle modifications. When surgery is recommended, he performs minimally invasive muscle-sparing procedures, direct anterior hip replacement, robotic-assisted knee replacement, partial knee replacement and revision joint reconstruction using advanced technology and customized surgical planning to support recovery and long-term function.

Dr. Romero earned his medical degree from the University of Texas McGovern Medical School after graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Texas at Austin. He completed orthopedic surgery residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center and fellowship training in hip and knee arthroplasty at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, one of the nation's leading orthopedic institutions.

When not caring for patients, Dr. Romero and his wife, Bridgette, enjoy raising their two sons in Austin. He participates in international medical missions, is active in his church and enjoys fishing, hunting, golf and Longhorn athletics.