LEON ROMERO, PT, DSC, OCS, ECS
Adjunct Professor
Dr. Romero is an avid believer in the concept of total wellness where “your health
is your wealth” and “balance is very important in life.” He brings a wealth of physical
therapy experience across multiple clinical settings including clinical electrophysiology,
outpatient orthopedic and sports physical therapy, acute care, inpatient rehabilitation
and aquatic therapy.
In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, reading and scuba diving.
Prior to his career in physical therapy and electrodiagnostics, he represented Trinidad
& Tobago and the USA internationally in the sport of cricket.
Education
- DSc Clinical Electrophysiology (2016), Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
- Provo, UT
- MSPT Physical Therapy (2005), The University of North Georgia - Dahlonega, GA
- Bachelor of Science (BS) (1999), Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Certifications
- American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) Orthopedic Certified Specialist
(OCS)
- American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) Clinical Electrophysiologic
Certified Specialist (ECS)
Professional Activities
- Adjunct Faculty, GA Campus – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctorate
of Physical Therapy Program
- Vice Chair – American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Electrodiagnosis Special
Interest Group (EDX SIG) (2018-2021)
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Certified PT Clinical Instructor
- Exam Item Writer and Content Matter Expert in Clinical Electrophysiology, Specialization
Academy of Content Matter Experts of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
(2019-present)