Dr. Monica Romero
Dr. Monica Romero is a native New Mexican dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon who is dedicated to compassionate care of patients and treating their skin diseases and concerns. She is Board Certified as a Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology, and she is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. She graduated from medical school and completed her residency training in dermatology, at the University of New Mexico School Of Medicine, where she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Romero has been in private practice at Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center of NM for over ten years. During this time she has cultivated a practice focused on the prevention, early detection and treatment of skin cancer while continuing to care for patients with acute and chronic dermatologic diseases.
Dr. Romero was born and raised is southeastern New Mexico. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of New Mexico where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Spanish. In medical school she graduated at the top of her class and was elected during her junior year to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor Medical Society. She received the UNM School of Medicine Khatali Medical Alumni Association, Senior Academic Achievement Award. She has served as President and Vice President of The New Mexico Dermatological Society. She is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology and routinely attends continuing medical education conferences to learn the most current medical knowledge and refine her clinical skills. Dr. Romero loves spending time with her husband and four children. Most of her time outside of work is spent with family and supporting her children in their school and extracurricular activities. During rare downtime she enjoys playing with her kids, long walks and moments of quiet relaxation. |