Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

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Andres Romero is an infectious diseases physician with specialized training in treating immunocompromised patients, having completed his training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He has built a career providing services in acute care hospital, outpatient facilities including wound care and post-acute care settings (long-term care hospital, skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes). Dr. Romero currently serves as Chief Health Officer at an acute care hospital. In this role, he leads initiatives in utilization management and process optimization, ensuring quality care standards are met throughout the hospital and its affiliated facilities. His notable contributions include refining peer review procedures for medical professionals and implementing workflows to facilitate safe patient transitions within the hospital. Dr. Romero actively streamlines patient safety protocols and workflows across acute and post-acute care facilities. His leadership skills, cultivated through various medical directorship roles, demonstrate a track record of enhancing operational efficiency and patient safety in healthcare institutions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Romero served as the primary investigator in several SARS-CoV-2 clinical trials, showcasing his resilience and adaptability in navigating healthcare challenges. With a primary focus on delivering high-value care in infectious diseases and internal medicine, Dr. Romero emphasizes multidisciplinary collaborations to drive continuous improvement and elevate patient outcomes. His expertise, leadership, and research experience consistently position him at the forefront of healthcare innovation.