- Patient-reported outcomes and clincal applications of extracorporeal shockwave therapy
- Orthobiologics in Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Injury Prevention in athletes
- Diagnostic Sports Ultrasound
- Patient-reported outcomes for ultrasound-guided interventions
- Optimizing Performance for Athletes
- Medical Education
Joshua Romero, MD, RMSK
Physician - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Sports Medicine
- Rochester, MN
Interests
Personal Interests
Dr. Romero is passionate about helping individuals of all ages and abilities stay active. He is committed to meeting patients where they are and creating personalized plans to help them achieve their unique goals. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, he is a dedicated clinicial educator and mentor for medical trainees. Outside of work, physical activity is central to his life-he maintains a consistent fitness routine and prioritizes outdoor experiences such as exploring national parks. He is a dedicated family man and enjoys reading and traveling in his free time.
Undergraduate Studies
University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, NM
Medical School
University of New Mexico School of Medicine – Albuquerque, NM
Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabiliation, Mayo Clinic – Rochester, MN
Fellowship
PM&R Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic – Rochester, MN
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
- American College for Sports Medicine (ACSM)
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR)
- Biologic Association (BA)
- American Society for Medical Shockwave Treatment (ASMST)
- Team Physician, Rochester Community and Technical College
- Team Physician, Austin Bruins Hockey
- Team Physician, Rochester Grizzlies Hockey
- Team Physician, Century High School
- Minnesota Twins Spring Training
- Physical Medicine and Rehabiliation Board-Certified (FAAPMR) -2024
- Primary Care Sports Medicine Board-Certified (CAQSM) -2024
- Registered in Musculoskeletal Sonography (RMSK) -2025
- Clinician Educator Mayo Clinic Three-Site Longitudinal Track, 2024
- Mayo Clinic Scholar 2023-2024
- AMSSM Fellow Liaison, Ultrasound Committee, 2024
- Medical Educator Longitudinal Track Certificate, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabiliation, 2023
- AMSSM Sports Medicine Resident Council (SMRC) President, 2023
- Leader Launch Scholarship, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabiliation, Mayo clinic, 2022
- Attitude, Commitment, and Excellence (ACE) Award, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 2020
- Gold Humanism Honor Society, 2019
- Admission Diversity Scholar, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, 2015
- Highest GPA for University Athletes, University of New Mexico, 2013
