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Frances Romero

Family Medicine

Board certified 10+ years in practice

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.

Credentials

Training & certification

Medical school
Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine (2008)
Residency
Family Medicine - Lehigh Valley Health Network (Allentown PA)
Board certification
Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
Designations
FAAFP, MSCP
Years in practice
10+ years
Specialty
Family Medicine

Training programs

  • Internship Family Medicine · Lehigh Valley Health Network (Allentown PA)
  • Residency Family Medicine · Lehigh Valley Health Network (Allentown PA)

Practice

Where Dr. Frances Romero practices

Community

Dr. Romero mentors aspiring young women, volunteers at community health clinics, and participates in local health education initiatives.

DPC experience

Started DPC: 2018

Patient feedback

Ratings

  • Healthgrades

    2 reviews

    3.0

  • Zocdoc

    12 reviews

    4.83

  • Vitals

    9 reviews

    4.4

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