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Highly recommend!

Dr. Romanelli is an excellent surgeon.
I highly recommend him if you need rotator cuff surgery.

Maria Luisa B. / Patient

Everything went silky smooth!

Everything went silky smooth…from making the appointment, to check-in with Ari, to examination by Dr’s. Schneider and Romanelli. And this is why I came to you…

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Sports Medicine and General Orthopedic Surgeon

Daniel Romanelli’s, M.D., FAAOS education, and experience have allowed him to become very knowledgeable in his field and practice. He brings this competence and expertise in performing state of the art advanced Orthopaedic sports medicine procedures. Dr. Romanelli began his education at UCLA, where he earned a bachelor’s degree before attending New York Medical College to gain his medical degree. Dr. Romanelli completed his fellowship training at Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Romanelli is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine.

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Ever since becoming board-certified, Dr. Romanelli has vastly enhanced his honorable mentions. Over the last twenty years, Dr. Romanelli has:

    • Been in private practice for over 20 years. 
    • Clinical assistant professor UTRGV school of medicine.
    • Dr. Romanelli served as one of the Traveling Team Physicians for the U.S National Soccer team from 2002-2013. 
    • He served as the New Mexico delegate for American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine (AOSSM) (2014-2020)
    • Dr. Romanelli served as an orthopaedi cconsultant for NMSU Athletics and Las Cruces area high schools (2004-2020). 
    • He also serves as a Volunteer Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedics for the University of New Mexico School of Medicine’s orthopaedic clinical rotations. 
    • From, 2016-2020, Dr. Romanelli was the Program Director of the Mountain View Orthopaedic Residency in Las Cruces, NM.
    • Additionally, he became an appointed Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery of Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University. 
    • He has acted as a Forensic Orthopaedic Expert witness in the state of New Mexico over the last six years.
    • He has also been an IME provider over the previous 8 years. 

       

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Patient Resources

Current Research Projects

  1. Abstract/Manuscript: Meyer B; Jiganti M; Romanelli D; Keeley D; Chang E; An YW. Altered Cortical Activity During Single Leg Balance in ACL-Reconstructed Patients. Western OrthopaedicAssociation Annual Meeting. Monterrey, CA, July 2019
  2. Poster Presentation: Jiganti M; Jimenez S; Meyer B; An YW; Keeley D; Romanelli. Altered Somatosensory Cortex Activation in ACL Reconstruction Patients during Single Leg Balance Task. Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents Winter Symposium- Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine. Fort Lauderdale, FL, Jan 2018
  3. Poster Presentation: Jiganti M; Jimenez S; Meyer B; Romanelli; Keeley D; An YW. Altered Somatosensory Cortex Activation in ACL Reconstruction Patients during Single Leg Balance Task. SOSA Spring Research Symposium- Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine. Fort Lauderdale, FL, March 2018

Articles and Publications Dr. Romanelli Has Contributed To

  1. Bi-Plane Flouroscopy Assessment of the Pitching Motion
    1. Jared Cook D.O.
    2. Mike Torry PhD.
    3. Kevin Shelburne PhD.
    4. Michelle Sabick PhD.
    5. David Keeley PhD.
    6. Charles Metzger M.D.
    7. Daniel Romanelli M.D., FAAOS
  2. Ultrasound Assessment of the Tendon of the Long Head of the Biceps Brachii Following Extended Pitching
    1. Rachel Brandl D.O.
    2. David Keeley PhD.
    3. Charles Metzger M.D.
    4. Daniel Romanelli M.D., FAAOS
  3. An Investigation of Biomechanical Changes Throughout an Extended Performance in UCL Intact and UCL Deficient Pitchers
    1. Jared Cooke D.O.
    2. David Keeley PhD.
    3. Charles Metzger M.D.
    4. Daniel Romanelli M.D., FAAOS
  4. Biomechanical Changes in Youth Pitching Mechanics Throughout an Extended Performance
    1. David Keeley PhD.
    2. Charles Metzger M.D.
    3. Daniel Romanelli M.D., FAAOS
  5. How ACL-reconstruction Impacts Patients Brain During Postural Control Testing
    1. Ben Meyers D.O.
    2. Yong Woo An, PhD., ATC
    3. Daniel Romanelli M.D., FAAOS
  6. A Pilot Investigation into Utilizing Electronic Caregiving Technology to Reduce Hospital Readmissions in Older Patients
    1. David Keeley, Ph.D.
    2. Daniel Romanelli M.D., FAAOS
  7. Effects of Postural Brace in Overhead Athletes with Scapular Dyskinesia.
    1. James Seymour D.O.
    2. David Keeley, Ph.D.
    3. Daniel Romanelli M.D., FAAOS
  8. Retrospective Review of Single Surgeon MACI procedure for multiple    lesions.
    1. Marco Gupton, D.O.
    2. David Keeley, Ph.D.
    3. Daniel Romanelli M.D., FAAOS