Dr. Wilfredo Romero M.D.
Internist
1111 Superior St 104 Melrose Park Il, 60160About
Wilfredo Romero, MD is an internist with seven years of experience at CIMPAR, Chicago Internal Medicine Practice and Research. Dr. Romero was educated at the University of Lima, completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, both at Henry Ford Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and is a professional member of the International Federation of Medical Students Association, Cayetano Heredia�s Scientific Society of Medical Students, the Peruvian College of Physicians and the American College of Physicians. While in medical school, Dr. Romero was ranked #7 among 110 students and was awarded First Prize for Best Research Work in Medical School.
Education and Training
MD at the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Ranked #7 among 110 medical students Medical School Class 2005, Lima, Peru.
- First Prize for Best Research Work in Medical School
- International Federation of Medical Student�s Association (IFMSA) Scholarship for Medical Training from the University of Illinois at Chicago
- Half Tuition Merit Scholarship from the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Medical School, Lima, Peru.
Treatments
- Internal Medicine, Palliative Care
Internships
- Internal Medicine
Fellowships
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- International Federation of Medical Students Association, Cayetano Heredias Scientific Society of Medical Students, Peruvian College of Physicians, American College of Physicians,
Professional Affiliations
- Member of the American Association of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
What do you attribute your success to?
Compassion, Commitment and a Positive Attitude.
Philanthropic Initiatives
Paramedic Staff at the Volunteer Fire Department of Peru, Community Service Activity as a Volunteer Physician at the St. Frances Cabrini Clinic
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Peru
Hobbies / Sports
- Jogging, Racquetball
Favorite professional publications
- Annals of Internal Medicine
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