Dr. Matthew Romano
, Heart Surgeon
Ann Arbor, MI
- Unregistered Surgeon
Patient Recommendations (7)
"Dr. Romano was incredibly competent, confident, and attentive. He was very patient as I asked all of my questions -- I had many, but I never felt rushed.
He took his time to explain things with a calm and measured approach. During one of my pre-op visits, I nervously inquired about the size of the sternotomy scar. He acknowledged my concern, and suggested the scar would be 6-8". However, my actual scar is 4 inches. I was prepared to deal with whatever size scar I had, but I was really appreciative that he was able to successfully complete the surgery with a mini-sternotomy scar.
Dr. Romano's nurse and surgical coordinator, David V., was very personable and kept me calm and informed during pre-op and post-op. I would highly recommend Dr. Romano and Michigan Medicine!"
Posted by L Tenner, Mitral Valve, Valve Repair, Median Sternotomy, Mini Sternotomy, 09/28/2023
"Dr. Romano was great! God is good! And it made me so happy to know he is strong in his faith! God definitely blessed him!"
Posted by Jovan Kassab, Mitral Valve, Valve Repair, 03/03/2022
"Dr. Romano and his team were amazing. Though I threw them a few curveballs during my surgery, they got me through it. It was a more involved surgery than initially anticipated, and it took longer to get through. But, the care was excellent. The nurses and providers did a great job. I am not sure I would have come through so well if not for this team."
Posted by David Torgoff, Mitral Valve, Valve Repair, Median Sternotomy, 10/27/2020
"Very thorough. Doctor Romano made me feel comfortable about procedure. "
Posted by Susan wozniak, Mitral Valve, Valve Repair, 06/16/2015
"I found pre-op visits to be informative and to have all questions my wife and I had answered. Pre-op visits helped prepare me for surgery and I entered that day with confidence in Dr. Romano. My recovery has been excellent. At 8 weeks, I am in regular exercise and just completed twenty miles on my bike. I am working everyday 5-6 hours. I am 72, feel great and am very thankful for my surgery, the outcome, and being able to continue my active lifestyle. I also thank Dr. Ramano and his nursing staff for the good response to all my questions during my recovery. The minimal type incision surgery to replace my aortic valve is one I am now very happy to have made."
Posted by Byron Gay, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Mini Sternotomy, 02/04/2015
"My aortic valve was so damaged that I felt lucky to be alive. Everyone is impressed when they see my very small scar from the surgery. Dr. Romano has been a blessing in my life. I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for him. This truly is his calling. "
Posted by Joanie Peeler, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Mini-Thoracotomy / Port Access, 08/06/2014
"My experience with Dr. Matthew Romano was excellent! He was very informative and put me at ease that I was ready to be corrected with no questions asked as he told me everything up front. Yes, I was very pleased with the results. I do have my cardiologist to thank, too, as he sent me to U of M."
Posted by JoAnn Lingenfelter, Aortic Valve, Valve Repair, 12/06/2011
