L H
L H
19/10/2023
My massage therapist highly recommended that I visit Dr. Romanelli for an old shoulder injury. She said she'd worked on many of his patients and had seen great results come from his care. I'm so glad I listened to her because I found Dr. Romanelli to be kind, caring, patient, and compassionate. He operated on my shoulder and was able to correct pain that I'd been struggling with for quite a few years. I feel like I've gotten my quality of life back. I will be going to him for treatment of my other shoulder, as will my husband for a knee pain evaluation. Dr. Romanelli is the best!
Julianna Martinez
Julianna Martinez
18/10/2023
My first surgery and hopefully my last, i felt so welcomed right after surgery and felt that i was in good hands. My recovery was a little tough but the dr's advice would help me keep pushing.
Judy Langoni
Judy Langoni
17/10/2023
Had the best experience with Dr Romanelli. He took him time with my daughter’s injury and always made her feel comfortable. The office staff is amazing.
Leo Garza
Leo Garza
11/10/2023
Thank you so much for what you did to me i can’t wait to get back onto the field.
David Restocruz
David Restocruz
11/10/2023
I had surgery on my right shoulder 4.5 months ago, I was unable to sleep due to the intense pain at all times. Recovery is hard work, but I’m happy to say I’m able to sleep very well and I have no pain on my right shoulder. Dr Romanelli is an amazing surgeon!
Tadeo Lara
Tadeo Lara
11/10/2023
Very knowledgeable man a great listener very attentive and always wants the best for his clients would definitely recommend
Dr. Joey PT
Dr. Joey PT
09/10/2023
I recently consulted with Dr. Dan Romanelli for knee pain and swelling that I had been struggling with for several months. Dr. Romanelli provided me with a very concise evaluation and imaging which gave me some great insight into what was going on with my knees. He then treated me over several visits and gave great guidance from my recovery. Since his treatment, my knees are back to 100% and I am now able to return to martial arts. I've studied martial arts for over 30 years and Dr. Romanelli gave me my life back! I've since returned to Jiu-Jitsu, something I couldn't do for years! I can't thank him enough. I highly recommend seeing him if you are having any trouble with joint pain or injuries.
Eunice Guerra
Eunice Guerra
09/10/2023
Dr. Romanelli is an exceptionally experienced surgeon who operates at the highest level of care to deliver his patients the best outcome possible. His staff is always polite, attentive and swift with all appointments. 3 months Post Op and I am fortunate to be in the hands of Romanelli all through my Acl Revovery Journey!
Google rating score: 4.9 of 5, based on 177 reviews

Dr. Romanelli: An Excellent Orthopaedic Surgeon in McAllen, Texas,

and the  Rio Grande Valley.

Dr. Romanelli is Board certified in both Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. He completed his fellowship training in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery in Los Angeles, CA. With a B.A. from UCLA and a medical degree from New York Medical College, his journey to becoming one an excellent orthopaedic specialist in Mcallen, Texas has been decades in the making. Prior to moving to the Rio Grande Valley, Dr. Romanelli called New Mexico his home.
 
Dr. Romanelli serves not only as an orthopedic surgeon but assists the medical world within each he serves. He has held positions as:
 
    • Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance (DHR Health) 
    • FAAOS: Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
    • Orthopedic Consultant UTRGV Athletics. 
    • Served as a Clinical assistant professor UTRGV school of medicine
    • Forensic Orthopedic Expert Witness
    • U.S. National Soccer team Traveling Team Physician (2000-2013)- Major International Tournaments. Womens’ WC Olympic Qualifier, U21 Women’s’ WC Chile/Germany
    • New Mexico State University Athletics Orthopaedic Consultant (2004-2020)
    • Orthopedic Consultant for Multiple Various High Schools in the Rio Grande Valley.
    • Las Cruces Area High Schools Orthopaedic Consultant (2004-2020)
    • Volunteer Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of New Mexico School of Medicine (2015-2020)
    • Peer reviewer for The University of New Mexico Orthopedics Research Journal (2016-2020)
    • Former Program Director of the Mountain View Hospital Orthopaedic Residency (2016-2020)
Dr. Romanelli, an excellent orthopaedic surgeon in the McAllen area, has over 23 years of practice experience. He is continually researching new surgery methods, treatment options, and patient experience approaches. By consistently dedicating his life to his career, Dr. Romanelli has grown from a local specialist to an excellent orthopaedic surgeon in the Southwest. Dr. Romanelli’s  surgical and medical specialties:

Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery:  

Dr. Romanelli conducts both simple and complex arthroscopic reconstructive surgeries with the latest Advanced Techniques:

    • Rotator Cuff Tears  
    • Shoulder Labral Instability/Dislocation
    • Bicep tendon injuries
    • SLAP Tears
    • Revision Shoulder Surgery
    • Superior Capsular Reconstructions

Knee Arthroscopic Surgery:

Dr. Romanelli sees patients for all knee ligamentous injuries which include but not limited to : 

    • ACL Knee Surgery
    • Quadriceps Autograft, adult and pediatric 
    • Adult Bone PatellarTendon Bone (BPTB) Autograft
    • Independent Tunnels Technique: Dr. Romanelli employs the independent tunnels technique in ACL reconstruction to closely mimic the knee’s natural anatomy, enhancing stability and movement post-surgery. This approach involves drilling separate, anatomically positioned tunnels for the graft, optimizing the knee’s biomechanical function.
    • Revision Knee Surgery

      • Autograft: Dr. Romanelli utilizes the patient’s own tissue, such as the hamstring or patellar tendon, for grafting in revision knee surgery, ensuring natural integration and healing.

      • Allograft: In cases where patient tissue is not viable, Dr. Romanelli employs donor tissue for reconstruction, providing an alternative that can reduce recovery time.

      • Concomitant Procedures:

        • Anterior Lateral Ligament Reconstruction: Performed alongside primary knee surgery to enhance knee stability and control.
        • Meniscal Root Repair: Executed to maintain the integrity of the meniscus, crucial for the knee’s shock absorption and stability.
    • Knee cartilage problems: Microfracture, Orthobiologics, OAT procedures 
    • Autograft/Allograft OAT and Mega OAT Procedures 
    • MACI procedures: Dr. Romanelli offers the cutting-edge MACI procedure, a two-stage treatment involving the arthroscopic harvesting of a patient’s own cartilage cells, followed by laboratory cultivation and re-implantation of these cells onto a collagen membrane to effectively repair knee cartilage defects. This technique is tailored for patients seeking regenerative solutions for improved knee function and pain relief.
    • Viscosupplementation         

Knee Meniscus Injuries:  

Dr. Romanelli brings over 23 years of expertise to the treatment of knee meniscus injuries, specializing in meniscal repair. His extensive experience ensures patients receive expert care in regenerative treatments for knee recovery.

    • Meniscus Repair
    • Meniscal Root Repair 

Knee Arthroscopic Surgery

    • Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) Reconstruction

Elbow Surgeries

    • Tommy John Surgery also is known as Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction surgery 
    • Distal Biceps Injuries
    • Distal Tricep Injuries
    • Lateral epicondylitis (PRP), commonly known as “tennis elbow.”

Wrist/Hand Injuries

    • Wrist Arthroscopy
    • Wrist and Hand Fractures, 
    • Carpal tunnel,
    • Trigger fingers.

Foot and ankle Injuries

    • Ankle Arthroscopy
    • Foot and ankle fractures 
    • Stress fractures
    • Lisfranc injuries

Regenerative Sports Medicine/ Orthobiologics

    • Leukocyte poor for joints
    • Leukocyte rich for tendons
    • Bone Marrow Aspirate: Dr. Romanelli utilizes ultrasound guidance to accurately perform bone marrow aspirations, ensuring precise needle placement and enhancing patient safety during the procedure.
    • Micronized Fat Cell Aspirate: Dr. Romanelli employs a technique to harvest and refine fat cells into a micronized form, enhancing their injectability for cosmetic and regenerative applications.
 
Dr. Romanelli is fluent in both English and Spanish. He is dedicated to transparent communication with every one of his Texas patients, regardless of their cultural or social-economic background. 
 
If you’re looking to find the freedom lost to your injury, and live in the Rio Grande Valley, call the top rated Orthopaedic Surgeon McAllen, Texas. Dr. Romanelli today at 956-362-5870 for same or next-day appointments. Or, you can fill out the application request online to get a head start on the process right now.