Matthew Augustin Romano, MD

Matthew Augustin Romano, MD

Specialty: Thoracic Surgery, Surgical Critical Care
Title: Clinical Professor
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Matthew Augustin Romano, MD
Matthew Augustin Romano, MD
Thoracic Surgery
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  • About

    Matthew A. Romano, M.D., is a Clinical Professor of Cardiac Surgery and the Director of the multidisciplinary Mitral Valve Clinic. He joined the faculty in 2009 following the completion of thoracic surgery and surgical critical care residencies at the University of Michigan. He received additional advanced training in the surgical treatment of complex valvular heart disease and heart transplantation. His clinical interests and expertise include mitral and tricuspid valve repair, minimally invasive valve surgery, percutaneous and catheter based mitral and tricuspid valve repair and replacement, and treatment of atrial fibrillation. He was recently awarded the American Heart Association/Mitral Foundation Mitral Valve Reference Surgeon distinction for his high rate of mitral valve repair and excellent outcomes. He has established a minimally invasive surgical program for isolated treatment of atrial fibrillation. His research is focused on mitral valve disease as well as atrial fibrillation and heart failure.

    Areas of Practice

    Mitral Valve Surgery, Tricuspid Valve Surgery, Treatment of Atrial fibrillation, MAZE Procedure, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Transcatheter Valve Therapy

    Locations

    • Cardiac Surgery Clinic | Frankel Cardiovascular Center 1425 E Ann St
      Floor 3 Reception C
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5856
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    Insurance Accepted

    University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.

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    Education & Training

    Medical School or Training

    Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 1998

    Residency

    Harbor - UCLA Medical Center, Surgery General, 2005
    University of Michigan Health System, Thoracic Surgery, 2007

    Fellowships

    University of Michigan Health System, Critical Care Medicine, 2009

    Board Certifications

    Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery
    Surgical Critical Care

    Research Overview

    Dr. Romano’s research interests focus on mitral valve disease, tricuspid valve disease, atrial fibrillation and minimally invasive valve procedures.

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    Patient Ratings

    146 Patient Ratings

    Patient Comments

    January 28, 2026 - "Dr Ramano is an excellent Doctor, he described the surgery he performed on me and explained my health and questions thoroughly. Because of his skills and knowledge I am alive today. He saved my life. He is a true asset to U of M."

    January 27, 2026 - "Dr. Romano was genuinely concerned about my situation. He answered all of my questions and did not rush. Excellent experience."

    November 4, 2025 - "Dr. Romano inspired confidence in my wife and me concerning the upcoming procedures, and I am most grateful that he could proceed in a timely fashion. Fixing my [...] will make a huge difference in my life and research, and I am very pleased that Dr. Romano could take this on."

    October 28, 2025 - "It has been a pleasure having Dr. Romano as my cardiac surgeon. Unparalleled competence, compassionate care, and thorough approach from beginning to end. It is hard to see how the entire [...] could have gone any better. Very satisfied."

    October 28, 2025 - "Dr Romano and [...] both have always been fantastic!"

    August 13, 2025 - "Dr. Romano explaned things to us and when we didn't understand then he explaned it again and in a way that we understood."

    July 22, 2025 - "Dr Romano has been a great doctor!"

    June 24, 2025 - "Dr Romano is a GREAT Dr"

    June 23, 2025 - "My experience with Dr. Romano over the past [...] months has been fantastic. He has kept me informed of the issues that I faced, the response that he recommended, and implemented that response in a way that met my needs. Throughout the process, he or [...] were supportive and responsive to my questions, awesome taking extra time to address my issues. I couldn't have asked for better care!"

    June 13, 2025 - "Dr. Romano was very knowledgeable and caring. He took his time with us and didn't rush us."

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