Leading Orthopedic Surgeon Joins Internationally Recognized Joint Replacement Practice

Peconic Bay Medical Center, located in Riverhead, is leading the way in healthcare on Long Island offering state-of-the-art quality, comprehensive and compassionate healthcare and wellness services which address specific needs of its communities.  One of the vital programs which the hospital is providing to Long Island residents is its leading orthopedic program.  PBMC's Orthopedic Program is ranked among the nation's best and the hospital is internationally recognized as an Orthopedic Center of Excellence.   Recently Dr. Louis Romeo, considered a leading surgeon in the industry,  joined the PBMC group of exceptionally trained and experienced orthopedic surgeons to become a member of their top orthopedic surgical team. 

Dr. Romeo, considered by many to be a pioneer within the industry, has performed over 3,000 successful hip and knee replacement surgeries.  His surgical skills are widely admired by his peers and he is known as the founder of one of the first orthopedic joint replacement programs in Suffolk County.  “Becoming involved with Peconic Bay Medical Center and becoming part of their surgical team is a great opportunity.  It will enable me to continue my mission to provide my patients the highest level of exceptional orthopedic care and service utilizing new technologies and techniques," he added.

A longtime resident of the Three Village area, Romeo founded and served as the first director of the Joint Replacement Center at Stony Brook University Hospital and held the role of director at the Long

Island Orthopaedic and Spine Specialists at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center.   He is part of the Krauss Center for Joint Replacement at Peconic Bay Medical Center joining Drs. Eugene Krauss and Michael Ciminiello where his office will be located (64 Commerce Dr in Riverhead).  He also has a satellite office located at 7 Medical Drive, Port Jefferson Station.

Dr. Romeo received his undergraduate degree from Tufts University, with a double major in Civil Engineering and Biology. During his final year at Tufts, Dr. Romeo was involved in research at Harvard Medical School in Boston.  He was an intern in General Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and completed his Orthopaedic Residency at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Dr. Romeo completed a fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital under the direction of C.S.Ranawat  M.D. in Arthritis Surgery, who is considered a visionary in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery.  Dr. Ranawat was closely involved in the development of the Total Knee Replacement as it is done today and during Dr. Romeo's fellowship, he participated in nearly 500 hip and knee replacement surgeries.

From joint replacement surgery to physical therapy and rehabilitation, Peconic Bay Medical Center offers exceptional treatment and care while addressing the pre- and post-surgical needs of each patient. This year alone, hundreds of Long Islanders have had over 800 joint replacements utilizing Peconic Bay Medical Center's orthopedic team of surgical experts, making the joint replacement program one of the best on Long Island and #1 in Suffolk County.  The hospital is designed to deliver the safest, most efficient and sterile surgical environment available utilizing the latest technology available. The integration of procedure-specific tools, real-time radiologic imaging and a state-of-the-art laminar flow air distribution system reduces the risk of infection and ensures the optimal surgical setting for patients.  "I chose Peconic Bay Medical Center to practice because it is the right place for my patients.  And, that in turn, enables me to improve the quality of life for my patients and to fulfill my mission of providing the best orthopedic treatment available," Dr. Romeo added.  As part of Dr. Romeo's commitment to the community, he will also be providing informative community discussions at various locations on Long Island.  Dr. Romeo is welcoming back his previous patients and is presently accepting new patients.  To learn more about Dr. Romeo, contact him at 631-369-5000.

About Peconic Bay Medical Center: Located in Riverhead, Peconic Bay Medical Center is a non-profit medical facility offering a wide range of advanced programs. Home to the award-winning Kanas Center for Advanced Surgery and the da Vinci Surgical Robotics Programs, Peconic Bay is also a designated Stroke Center and Bariatric Center of Excellence. A member of the East End Health Alliance, Peconic Bay is also affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital. For more information, visit http://www.peconicbaymedicalcenter.org/