Karen  Romero, DO

Karen J. Romero, DO

Family Medicine | Healthiness Program
4.6of 5 | (547) | View Reviews
About our provider ratings

Accepting new patients ARC Southwest Ages seen: 18 - 99 Languages: Spanish Joined ARC: 2020

About Karen J. Romero, DO

  • While Dr. Romero grew up in Florida, she has lived in Texas since college. When she is not working, Dr. Romero enjoys playing with her dog and dancing to Latin music. Her favorite local spots are Lady Bird Lake and the Texas State Capitol park grounds.

    Learn more about Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).

I chose medicine because I enjoy learning about the field and helping people. I chose Family Medicine to be able to get to know my patients better. I believe in ensuring trust with my patients, and maximizing access to care.

Services

Annual Physical Exam

Annual Physical Exam

An annual wellness exam helps you touch base with your ARC physician or advanced practice clinician (APC), address health issues, and talk about preventative measures for you.

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Breast Cancer Screening/Mammograms

Breast Cancer Screening/Mammograms

Mammograms play a key role in early breast cancer detection and can help decrease breast cancer deaths. Often, a mammogram can detect cancer, noncancerous or benign tumors, and cysts before they can be felt. ARC offers both 2D and 3D mammography screenings.

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Breast Exams

Breast Exams

Breast exams are check-ups, mammograms, and other types of screenings that look for for changes or problems in the breast tissue.

Chronic Care Management

Chronic Care Management

Chronic healthcare management includes care for patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and other chronic health conditions.

Diabetic Retinopathy Screenings

Diabetic Retinopathy Screenings

Austin Regional Clinic offers annual diabetic retinopathy screenings to our patients with diabetes. Screening is easy, takes less than five minutes to complete, and does not require any pupil dilatation or eye protection.

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Flu Shots

Flu Shots

A flu vaccine can help prevent flu-related visits each year. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated every flu season.

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Healthiness Optifast

Healthiness Optifast

OPTIFAST® is a physician-supervised, total meal replacement program, and is a thoroughly studied, medically created liquid formula plan to help you lose weight and improve your health.

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Immunizations

Immunizations

Immunizations help provide immunity to children and adults before they are exposed to potentially harmful diseases like hepatitis B, measles, mumps, polio, and more.

Medicare Wellness

Medicare Wellness

A Medicare Wellness visit a benefit provided to patients with a Medicare insurance plan. It is conducted by a dedicated Medicare Wellness physician or advanced practice clinician (APC) at ARC, where you can expect a review of your health that includes vaccinations, cancer screenings, and more.

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Mental Health Medication Management

Mental Health Medication Management

ARC offers mental health medication management for patients with behavioral or cognitive health conditions.

Minor Procedures

Minor Procedures

ARC Family Medicine doctors can perform in-clinic minor procedures.

Musculoskeletal Care

Musculoskeletal Care

ARC Family Medicine doctors and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) can provide care, treatment, or referrals to address musculoskeletal issues that cause you pain and discomfort.

Pap Smear

Pap Smear

Annual pap tests are used to screen for cervical cancer.

Prostate Screenings

Prostate Screenings

Prostate screenings help detect early signs of prostate cancer.

Same-Day Illness & Injury Visits

Same-Day Illness & Injury Visits

Our physicians and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) are available 365 days a year for minor emergencies, including sprains, colds and flu, minor burns, seasonal allergies, and more. We're here for you on days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Telemedicine Visits

Telemedicine Visits

ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. ARC doctors and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) can quickly evaluate you for a new health issue or follow up with you via a phone call or video visit from the comfort of your home.

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Well-Check Exam

Well-Check Exam

A well-check exam focuses on maintaining your child’s health and is a time to discuss preventive care. Our doctors and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) cover growth, development, immunization updates, health, safety, nutrition, physical fitness, puberty, acne, learning, behavioral questions, and family and social concerns.

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Locations & Hours

Credentials

  • Board Certifications
    Board Certified in Family Medicine
  • Residency
    Westchester General Hospital, Miami, FL, 2016
  • Medical School
    Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, 2012
  • Education
    B.A. in Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Rice University, Houston, TX, 2007
    M.S. in Clinical Research, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, 2012
  • Professional Positions
    • Member, American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
    • Member, American Osteopathic Association
    • Member, Texas Medical Association
    • Member, Texas Society of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
    • Member, Travis County Medical Society
  • Awards & Honors
    • Morris S. Fox Resident of the Year Award and Community Health Service Award, Westchester General Hospital, 2016

Patient Reviews

OVERALL PROVIDER RATING

Rating based on "Did the healthcare provider or doctor provide the care you expected?"

4.6out of 5
  • January 22, 2025

    Great service

  • January 22, 2025

    Dr Romero was very helpful and understanding

  • January 22, 2025

    It means so much to me that Dr. Romero looks at everything and addresses all issues. She is absolutely amazing.

  • January 19, 2025

    The Drs thoroughness in reviewing what took place at the hospital and recommendation’s on my behave as her patient. Setting a special time to review with her and to discuss her input for the betterment of my healthcare.

  • January 18, 2025

    Dr. Romero was very knowledgeable of medical issues and provided great feedback. She displayed excellent medical practices and interest in my well being/health. Best Dr. I've had an opportunity to be treated by in my 30+ years as an ARC patient!!!

  • January 18, 2025

    I appreciate the patience and thorough questions that my doctor asks. I feel more open to share symptoms that Ive been experiencing with her and feel that she doesn’t dismiss them also. She’s the only person that has helped me with issues ive been complaining about to doctors for years.