Dr. Frances Romero | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Frances I. Romero, MD, is a Board Certified Family Physician and certified menopause practitioner through the North American Menopause Society (NAMS), with advanced training in hormone therapy and survivorship care. She completed her Family Medicine Residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA, where she also served as Chief Resident. Dr. Romero has over ten years of experience in healthcare, working in family medicine, underserved medicine, urgent care, telemedicine, and wound care. She provides her medical services in both English and Spanish. Dr. Romero's passion for her career shines through her words, especially when discussing a patient's treatment plan. She strives to equip her patients with the tools needed to shine in their life, work, and health. In 2018 she founded Shine Direct Primary Care to offer affordable, patient‑centered primary care without insurance barriers, emphasizing continuity, accessibility, and a holistic approach that includes hormone health and preventive wellness.
Education
Medical School: Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine (2008)
Residency: Family Medicine - Lehigh Valley Health Network (Allentown PA)
- Internship Family Medicine - Lehigh Valley Health Network (Allentown PA)
- Residency Family Medicine - Lehigh Valley Health Network (Allentown PA)
Board Certification & Credentials
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certified: Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
Designations: FAAFP, MSCP
Years in Practice: 10+ years
Licensing
Community Involvement
Dr. Romero mentors aspiring young women, volunteers at community health clinics, and participates in local health education initiatives.
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 2018