Measles - local update

Local health departments have not recommended additional vaccination beyond current guidelines. Texas health officials urge immunization to protect against and prevent the spread of measles. ARC has received additional vaccines for children and adults to keep the community protected. Read our measles vaccination guidelines.

Visit the DSHS website to track the current outbreak in Texas.

ARC in-network with UHC

If you have received a letter from UnitedHealthcare (UHC) stating that any of the providers listed below are out-of-network, please be informed that refers to their former practice. The following physicians and APC remain in-network at ARC, and you may continue seeing them without any changes to your coverage:

ARC MyChart downtime

ARC MyChart downtime: Due to technical maintenance, ARC MyChart will be unavailable 7:00pm Saturday, May 3 to 7:00am Sunday, May 4. To schedule a Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Pediatric appointment during this time, please call 512-272-4636 and press "1". You can reach all-night phone nurses by calling any clinic and pressing “4” to speak with a nurse.

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Carlos Romero, DPM, FACFAS

Carlos Romero, DPM, FACFAS

Podiatry
Foot and Ankle SurgeryPodiatry Adult CarePodiatry Pediatric Care
4.7of 5 | (874) | View Reviews
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ARC Patient Feedback

Guide to ARC Patient Feedback and Ratings

Austin Regional Clinic (ARC) doctors, staff, and leadership are committed to providing our community with high quality convenient care. One of the ways we demonstrate this priority is through our online transparency.

You can review our provider ratings and comments on our web site with the confidence that they are all based on verified visits. We post all patient feedback relevant to the entire visit and only refrain from posting comments that are libelous, profane, or those that risk the privacy of our patients.

The below guide provides details about how we collect and share our patient feedback.

Who runs the survey?

ARC partnered with Press Ganey to collect patient feedback about their doctor’s visit. We gather feedback from text surveys that are sent after the visit. Press Ganey is an independent third party customer feedback company that provides the technology to collect the feedback and display ratings and comments on our web site. All ratings are submitted by actual patients and verified by ARC.

How do patients receive the survey?

Patients for whom we have a mobile phone number receive a text survey within two hours of checking in for their visit. Patients are asked to complete the survey and provide ratings and comments regarding their experience at different touch points of their visit. We use this feedback to recognize doctors and staff, identify issues we can correct, and enhance our care.

Do you post all positive and negative comments?

ARC posts all positive and negative patient feedback that is relevant to the entire visit. We refrain from posting comments that are libelous, profane, or those that risk the privacy of our patients.

What questions do we ask?

ARC asks questions that touch on the overall patient experience related to their visit. Anyone seeking detailed information about each question can view the ratings for each specific question on the Reviews tab on the provider bio page on the website. We calculate our provider star ratings based on the responses to question number six below. We calculate our location star ratings based on the responses to all the below questions.

  1. Rate how easy it was to make your appointment.
  2. Rate the helpfulness of the front-desk staff.
  3. Rate the helpfulness of the doctor's nurse and/or medical assistant (MA).
  4. Did the healthcare provider or doctor provide the care you expected?
  5. How likely is it that you would refer a friend/family member to this doctor or NP/PA?
  6. Please let us know anything that you particularly liked or disliked about your experience with today’s office visit.

Why don't all providers display a rating?

Since more recent data provides a more accurate picture, we require a minimum of 30 patient surveys per doctor in the last 12 months before we post a physician’s rating.

Why can I only see comments from the last 90 days?

ARC physicians and staff review all comments and act to rectify issues. Since the purpose of the feedback is to allow us to improve the overall patient experience, we display the last 90 days of comments which are the most relevant for the practice.

Can anyone complete a survey or post a comment about a physician?

No. Only patients having an outpatient visit by an ARC physician receive a survey. The results are based entirely from patients who have actually been treated by the physician in our clinics.

How is patient information protected?

Comments are reviewed and approved prior to being published to the website. If a comment contains any personally identifiable information, that information will be removed from the comment.

Accepting new patients ARC South 1st Specialty and Pediatrics Ages seen: 0 - 99 Joined ARC: 2004

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About Carlos Romero, DPM, FACFAS

  • Dr. Romero enjoys photography, and his patients can see some of his photographs in his office. He also enjoys jazz, opera, furniture restoration, and cooking. He enjoys time with his children, taking an art class with one of his daughters, piano lessons with another, and Scouting with his three sons. Dr. Romero loves to dance with his wife, and travel to new and old familiar locations.

I enjoy serving my patients. I knew for a long time that I wanted to be in medicine, and the more I pursued Podiatry, the more it appealed to me. I get to help people where life hits the pavement. Helping people get back on their feet is truly rewarding. I try to see my patients’ medical needs in an interdisciplinary way by treating the vascular, orthopedic, dermatological, and neurological issues regarding the foot and ankle. Foot problems can be simple or complicated, either way — I enjoy the challenge.

Services

Achilles Tendon and Rupture Repair

Achilles Tendon and Rupture Repair

Surgical repair of an Achilles tendon rupture or injury.

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Ankle Ligament Repair

Ankle Ligament Repair

The surgical repair of an injured or damaged ankle ligament.

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Arthritis Treatment

Arthritis Treatment

Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases are common conditions that cause pain, swelling, and limited movement. They affect joints and connective tissues around the body. 

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Assistive Device and Orthotic Management

Assistive Device and Orthotic Management

ARC podiatrists can help you find the assistive devices (braces, canes, and more) and orthotics to improve your mobility and comfort.

Bracing, Casting, and Other Forms of Immobilization

Bracing, Casting, and Other Forms of Immobilization

Bracing, casting, and other forms of immobilization help immobilize injured bones, promote healing, and reduce pain and swelling while bones heal from surgery or injury.

Brostrom Procedure

Brostrom Procedure

Brostrom surgery repairs the ligaments on the side or outside of the ankle.

Bunion Surgery

Bunion Surgery

Bunion surgery is performed to reduce pain and correct deformities caused by bunions.

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Comprehensive Examination and Diagnosis

Comprehensive Examination and Diagnosis

An ARC podiatrist can evaluate and diagnose foot problems that cause discomfort.

Debridement

Debridement

Debridement is the removal of damaged tissue or foreign objects from a wound.

Diabetes Risk Management

Diabetes Risk Management

Diabetes risk management helps manage foot problems that can be caused by diabetes.

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Exercises and/or Physical Therapy

Exercises and/or Physical Therapy

Exercise and/or physical therapy may be encouraged by your ARC physician or advanced practice clinician (APC) to help restore function following an injury or surgical procedure.

Foot Alignment Devices

Foot Alignment Devices

Foot alignment devices help keep your toes properly aligned to reduce discomfort.

Foot and Ankle Reconstruction

Foot and Ankle Reconstruction

Foot and ankle reconstruction surgery is performed to correct the structures of the foot and ankle, and restore function to the area after an injury or condition.

Fracture Care

Fracture Care

Fracture treatment to put the pieces of bone back in place, control the pain, give the bone time to heal, prevent complications, and restore normal use of the fractured area.

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Hammer Toe Surgery

Hammer Toe Surgery

Hammer toe surgery is performed to correct deformities of the toes to reduce pain and improve the flexibility of the muscles in your toes.

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Ingrown Toenail Removal

Ingrown Toenail Removal

Ingrown toenail removal involves the removal of ingrown toenails to treat infections and complications in your toe area.

Management of Deformities

Management of Deformities

A surgical procedure to correct deformities that cause you pain or discomfort.

Management of Foot and Ankle Fractures

Management of Foot and Ankle Fractures

Foot and ankle fractures may require surgical repair or wearing a cast or brace to help treat an injury.

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Management of Soft Tissue Injuries

Management of Soft Tissue Injuries

Podiatry is the medical specialty focused on leg health below the knee, which includes the lower leg, ankle, foot, and toes. Even your skin and nails tell a tale. Our board certified physicians specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of all bones, muscles, and connective tissue (tendons, ligaments, and fascia) in the lower legs.

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Non-Surgical and Surgical Podiatric Treatments

Non-Surgical and Surgical Podiatric Treatments

ARC podiatrists offer both surgical and non-surgical treatments for foot and ankle issues.

Operative Management of Acute and Chronic Ankle Instability/Ankle Ligament Reconstruction

Operative Management of Acute and Chronic Ankle Instability/Ankle Ligament Reconstruction

A surgical procedure to manage acute and chronic ankle instability (ankle ligament reconstruction).

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Oral and Locally Injected Medication

Oral and Locally Injected Medication

Oral and locally injected medication helps treat pain, infections, and other conditions.

Orthobiologics / Platelet Rich Plasma

Orthobiologics / Platelet Rich Plasma

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment can support the healing of wounds and joint injuries.

Orthotics

Orthotics

Orthotics are medical aids prescribed by your podiatrist to improve foot and ankle issues, including foot deformities, arch pain, heel pain, diabetic foot ulcers, lower leg tendonitis, overpronation or over supination, back pain, and bunions.

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Peroneal Tendon and Tibialis Tendon Repair

Peroneal Tendon and Tibialis Tendon Repair

Peroneal tendon and tibialis tendon repair is a surgical procedure that helps treat tendon injuries.

Repair of Peroneal Tendinosis with and without Subluxation

Repair of Peroneal Tendinosis with and without Subluxation

Treatment and repair of peroneal tendinosis, the swelling of tendons on the outside of the ankle.

Repair of Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction and Adult-Acquired Flat Foot

Repair of Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction and Adult-Acquired Flat Foot

Treatment and repair of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and adult-acquired flat foot.

Surgery for Flat Feet and Fallen Arches

Surgery for Flat Feet and Fallen Arches

Surgery for flat feet and fallen arches reshapes the foot to provide you with better support and alleviate pain.

Surgery for Foot and Ankle Fractures

Surgery for Foot and Ankle Fractures

Some foot and ankle fractures may require surgery to ensure the injured area heals properly.

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Surgery for Plantar Fasciitis

Surgery for Plantar Fasciitis

Surgery for plantar fasciitis can be performed to help treat inflamed tissue that runs across the bottom of the foot.

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Surgery of Calcific Achilles Tendonitis/Haglund’s Deformity

Surgery of Calcific Achilles Tendonitis/Haglund’s Deformity

Surgery of calcific Achilles tendonitis/Haglund’s deformity can help treat foot pain.

Surgical Management of Arthritis

Surgical Management of Arthritis

Arthritis surgery can help repair or replace a damaged joint.

Telemedicine Visits

Telemedicine Visits

ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. ARC doctors and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) can quickly evaluate you for a new health issue or follow up with you via a phone call or video visit from the comfort of your home.

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Tendon or Ligament Ruptures (Brostrom Ankle Ligament Repair)

Tendon or Ligament Ruptures (Brostrom Ankle Ligament Repair)

Lateral ankle ligament reconstruction is a surgery to tighten and firm up one or more ankle ligaments on the outside of your ankle. It’s also known as the Brostrom procedure.

Tendon, Ligament, and Other Soft Tissue Repair and Reconstruction

Tendon, Ligament, and Other Soft Tissue Repair and Reconstruction

Surgical procedures to help repair tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues.

Locations & Hours

Credentials

  • Board Certifications
    Board Certified in Foot Surgery
    Board Certified Wound Specialist
    Diplomate American Board of Podiatric Surgery
  • Residency
    Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY, 2004
  • Medical School
    California College of Podiatric Medicine, Oakland, CA, 2001
  • Education
    B.A. in Humanities, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 1996
  • Professional Positions
    • Board Certified Podiatric Surgeon
    • Certified as a Wound Care Specialist
    • Worked with a local homeless shelter and with diabetic patients at the Texas Diabetes Institute in San Antonio during medical training years 
  • Awards & Honors
    • Nominated as a Distinguished Surgeon by the Austin Area Association of Peri-Operative Registered Nurses
    • Austin’s Top Doctors, Austin Monthly, 2022, 2024 

Mentions

Dr. Romero is currently accepting new patients at the locations below:

Surgical providers

Surgical providers are specially trained and licensed physicians who can perform surgical procedures to treat injuries, diseases, and other health conditions. Surgical providers can also diagnose and manage medical conditions, oversee pre-operative and post-operative care, and work closely with your primary care team to coordinate your care.

Non-surgical providers

Non-surgical providers are highly trained and licensed physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners who specialize in diagnosing, managing, and treating medical conditions through non-surgical medical care.

Ages Seen

Children (ages 3-11)
Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Toddlers (ages 0-2)