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Melvin Romero, MD

Melvin Romero, MD

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.6 (272 ratings)
Optum Provider

Specialty

Family Medicine

Languages

English,Spanish

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64 reviews

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 26, 2026
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    He is very thorough and caring when discussing options for problems.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 21, 2026
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    He’s the best

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 21, 2026
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    I love Dr. Romero - he's so thorough and we never feel rushed.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 19, 2026
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    Thoughtful, intelligent, compassionate. Excellent physician

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 15, 2026
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    He exhibited outstanding knowledge of my medical issues and made timely recommendations to address these concerns. He also took all the time necessary to ensure I understood what he was recommending. I've been personally worked in a medical office (as a psychologist) I thought his knowledge and concern were very reassuring.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 14, 2026
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    Great communication. Sincerely wants to help you as a person. Provides various opportunities to resolve any concerns while providing answers to any questions.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 13, 2026
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    He takes his time to explain in plane English what it means,very caring about your health

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Jan 30, 2026
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    Always goes over medications, explains changes or new procedures, pays attention to my questions and concerns.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Jan 29, 2026
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    Dr. Melvin is extremely knowldegable, compassionate, informative, follows through on plans, has up to date information in the mefical field and in prescription drugs and new therapies for illnesses. He also has is very practical in giving you advice on hiw to take care of yourself at home. He always reviews the steps that you need to take to follow through on his instructions. He makes sure that if you are confused on smething or he feels you may be confused he goes over the directions with you in a more understandable way again. No matter how hard or sensentive the subject he always has is so professional. He has the best bedside manner that if have ever encountered in a doctor. I wish there was more doctors like dr. melvin.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Jan 25, 2026
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    He is the BEST Doctor.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Jan 23, 2026
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    Very thorough and caring.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Jan 20, 2026
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    She's been my doctor for quite some time and I feel very comfortable with him, he is always very busy so I

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Jan 16, 2026
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    Dr. Romero is conscientious and relatively thorough in his interactions.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Jan 5, 2026
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    He's clear and concise

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Dec 24, 2025
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    Professional and cares about his patients

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Dec 23, 2025
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    Great Doctor all around

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Dec 21, 2025
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    He's always very thorough and respectful

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Dec 18, 2025
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    Cares

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Dec 16, 2025
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    Extremely thorough, taking time to answer all questions.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Dec 12, 2025
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    above & beyond

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  • About Melvin Romero, MD

    Dr. Melvin Romero is a trusted Family Medicine physician with more than two decades of experience delivering highquality, personalized care to individuals and families in Albuquerque. A graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Dr. Romero emphasizes preventive strategies and longterm health planning in his practice. He is known for his thoughtful, collaborative approachworking closely with patients to manage chronic conditions and support overall wellness. Dr. Romeros clinical interests span routine primary care, lifestyle medicine, and patient education, with a strong focus on building lasting relationships.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Family Medicine

    Licenses

    NM, MD2004-0176

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    Optum New Mexico

    NPI

    1164405064