Dr. Nicholas A Romas MD

Expert Publications

• Androgen and estrogen signaling at the cell membrane via G-proteins and cyclic adenosine monophosphate.
• Sex hormone-binding globulin mediates steroid hormone signal transduction at the plasma membrane.
• Sex hormone-binding globulin in the human prostate is locally synthesized and may
• Sex hormone-binding globulin is synthesized in target cells.
• Sex hormone-binding globulin. Binding to cell membranes and generation of a second messenger.
• Sex hormone-binding globulin: anatomy and physiology of a new regulatory system.
• Epididymal metastasis from prostatic adenocarcinoma mimicking adenomatoid tumor.
• Sex hormone-binding globulin influences gene expression of LNCaP and MCF-7 cells in response to androgen and estrogen treatment.
• Interactions of sex hormone-binding globulin with target cells.
• The control of the interaction of sex hormone-binding globulin with its receptor by steroid hormones.
• Delineation and synthesis of the membrane receptor-binding domain of sex hormone-binding globulin.
• Clinically significant metastatic melanoma to prostate.
• Solubilization and partial characterization of the sex hormone-binding globulin receptor from human prostate.
• Phase I/II prospective trial of cancer-specific imaging using ultrasound spectrum analysis tissue-type imaging to guide dose-painting prostate brachytherapy.
• Specific binding of human corticosteroid-binding globulin to cell membranes.

Media Releases

Get to know Urologist Dr. Nicholas Romas, who serves the population of New York, New York.

Dr. Nicholas Romas is a clinical professor at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, the clinical, research, and educational enterprise in Northern Manhattan. Prior to joining Columbia, he was the Chairman of Urology at St. Luke's Hospital for 30 years. 

In private practice for over four decades, Dr. Romas’ clinical expertise is in general urology, stone disease, and urological oncology. He provides compassionate care, diagnosis, and treatment of urology disorders and cancers, especially early detection and treatment of prostate cancer. He focuses on the urinary tract including the kidneys, ureter, urethra, and bladder, and for men, the prostate.

In regards to his education, Dr. Romas earned his medical degree from the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his internship, residency and fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, which is one of the nation's leading academic medical centers, located in New York City. 

To stay up to date in his field, Dr. Romas is a member of the American Medical Association, New York State and County Medical Society and the American Urological Association. He also sits on the American College of Surgeons Admissions Committee. 

Additionally, Dr. Romas is an expert in the research efforts in Urology and its most effective treatment advances. He rose to prominence in his field and contributed to many scientific journals, and has authored many articles, editorials, and book chapters. 

The recipient of numerous awards and accolades, Dr. Nicholas Romas was named American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association’s ‘Man of the Year’ with its Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017 for his dedication to his profession, service to humanity and guidance and care. 

As a urologist, Dr. Romas focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of bladder or prostate cancer, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, and other genitourinary disorders.

The married father of three daughters, Dr. Romas also has ten grandchildren. 

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