Daniel A. Romanelli

Dr. Daniel A. Romanelli, M.D., FAAOS, is an orthopedic surgeon with over 26 years of experience in clinical and surgical management, specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopy. Dual Board-certified in both Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Dr.

Romanelli has served as an orthopedic consultant for professional and collegiate sports teams, including the US Soccer Traveling Team Physician, McAllen Vipers (G League/NBA), New Mexico State Team Physician, and University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. His extensive career includes leadership roles, such as Director of Sports Medicine at STHS Clinics and Program Director for Mountainview Orthopedic Residency Program. Dr.

Romanelli is recognized for his expertise in treating athletes at all levels, from recreational to professional, and has contributed to orthopedic education and research.

Orthopedic Surgeon - DHR Health, DHR Brownsville Hospital - Brownsville, Texas

(2023-11)

Orthopedic Consultant - McAllen Vipers (G league/NBA)

(2023-11)

Orthopedic Consultant - University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

(2023-11)

Clinical Associate Professor, Director of Sports Medicine - Ortho South Texas Practice, STHS Clinic, Cornerstone Regional Hospital - Edinburg, Texas

(2022-01 - 2023-10)

Clinical Associate Professor, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine. Director of Sports Medicine, STHS Clinics. Orthopedic Team Consultant, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

• Clinical and surgical management of college, competitive, and recreational athletes

Clinical Associate Professor, Sports Medicine/Arthroscopy - Cornerstone Orthopedic Institute, Cornerstone Regional Hospital - Edinburg, Texas

(2020-05 - 2022-01)

Clinical Associate Professor, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine. Orthopedic Team Consultant, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

• Clinical and surgical management of college, competitive, and recreational athletes

Owner - Romanelli IME LLC- RIME - Las Cruces, New Mexico

(2013-01)

Orthopedic Forensic Medicine and Expert Witness

Senior Orthopedic Consultant - Clinical Compensation Consultants - Bee Cave, Texas

(2024-01)

Orthopedic Surgeon, Program Director - Las Cruces Orthopaedic Associates, MountainView Regional Medical Center - Las Cruces, New Mexico

(2005-08 - 2020-04)

• Clinical and surgical management of professional, college, competitive, and recreational athletes
• New Mexico State University Orthopedic Consultant
• Las Cruces Public High School Orthopedic Consultant
• Program Director for MountainView Orthopedic Residency Program (Jan 2015 - April 2020)
• ABOS Standard setting committee for the specialty Sports Medicine examination
• Associate Clinic Professor, Department of Surgery, Burrell College of Medicine
• Peer Reviewer for The University of New Mexico Orthopedics Research Journal
• New Mexico Delegate for American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
• Volunteer Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Traveling Team Physician - US Soccer

(2002 - 2013)

• 2013 World Cup Qualifier U-20 Men USA
• 2011 USA U-20 Men's France
• 2010 Under 20 Women's FIFA World Cup, Germany
• 2008 World Champion Under 20 Women's FIFA World Cup, Chile
• 2008 Olympic Qualifier US Women National Team, Mexico
• Numerous international training camps/friendlies throughout Europe and Central/South America

Fellowship - Orthopedic Sports Medicine - Santa Monica Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Group, St. Johns Hospital (1999-08 - 2000-07)

Residency - Orthopedic Surgery - Phoenix Orthopedic Residency Program, Maricopa Medical Center (1994-06 - 1999-06)

Residency - General Surgery - Maricopa General Surgery Residency, Maricopa Medical Center (1993-06 - 1994-06)

M.D. - Medicine - New York Medical College School of Medicine (1990-06 - 1992-06)

M.D. - Medicine - St. George's University School of Medicine (1988-01 - 1990-06)

B.A. - Psychology - University of California, Los Angeles (1980-06 - 1987-06)