Anthony Romeo, MD

Dr. Anthony A. Romeo is one of the most prominent shoulder and elbow surgeons in the United States and a leading authority on rotator cuff repair, shoulder instability, and complex shoulder and elbow reconstruction. With decades of clinical excellence, Dr. Romeo has shaped national standards in shoulder surgery through his extensive academic contributions, leadership roles, and large-volume clinical practice.

He currently serves as Executive Vice President of Duly Health and Care, and previously held major leadership roles including Chief of Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center and Associate Professor at Rush and Midwestern University.
Dr. Romeo’s clinical expertise covers arthroscopic and open rotator cuff repair, superior capsular reconstruction, biologic augmentation, tendon transfer, and shoulder arthroplasty. His research contributions are among the most influential in modern shoulder surgery, particularly in areas such as tendon healing biology, repair biomechanics, return-to-sport metrics, and graft-based reconstruction.

He has authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications, major textbook chapters, and surgical technique guides, and is a highly sought-after lecturer at international orthopaedic congresses.

1. Romeo AA. Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: Surgical Decision Making & Outcomes. AJSM.
2. Romeo AA. Biomechanics of Rotator Cuff Repair Constructs. JSES.
3. Romeo AA. SCR as an Emerging Treatment for Irreparable RC Tears. 2018.
4. Romeo AA. Return-to-Play After Shoulder Stabilization. 2016.
5. Romeo AA. Shoulder Arthroplasty Techniques & Outcomes. 2017.
6. Romeo AA. Tendon Healing and Biologic Enhancement Strategies. 2020.
7. Romeo AA. Revision Shoulder Surgery: Predictors of Success. 2021.