Overview
Dr. Cristian Romero-Peña earned his medical degree at the University of Cuenca in Cuenca, Ecuador, and completed his residency in internal medicine at St. Barnabas Hospital in Bronx, N.Y. In practice since 2003, Dr. Romero-Peña is board certified in internal medicine. He treats patients ages 18 and older. His primary clinical interests are chronic conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and kidney disease. He also speaks Spanish. Dr. Romero-Peña’s practice philosophy centers on providing quality, individualized care and treating each patient like a member of his own family. He encourages all of his patients to be active participants in their health care journeys and to strive for better health. Patients value his ability to listen actively, explain diagnoses and treatments clearly, and respond to their questions in understandable terms. A resident of Houston, Dr. Romero-Peña is married and the father of two children. Away from his practice, he enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.
Dr. Romero is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Vitamin D Deficiency.
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Dr. Romero has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Cristian Romero
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Cristian Romero?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Cristian Romero by calling their office at 281-446-7173. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Cristian Romero a top-rated expert for Familial Hypertension?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Cristian Romero is classified as an Advanced expert for Familial Hypertension, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Cristian Romero specialize in?
While Dr. Cristian Romero is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Cristian Romero accept my insurance?
Dr. Cristian Romero accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-446-7173 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- CirrhosisDr. Romero isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Familial Combined HyperlipidemiaDr. Romero isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Romero isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- High CholesterolDr. Romero isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
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- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Romero isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Romero isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- AcrospiromaDr. Romero isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Acute Adrenal CrisisDr. Romero isExperienced. Learn about Acute Adrenal Crisis.
- Acute CystitisDr. Romero isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cystitis.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Romero isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.