Lourdes Health Welcomes Anthony Romero, MD, to Lourdes Behavioral Health

Lourdes Health is pleased to announce that Anthony Romero, MD, has joined Lourdes Behavioral Health as a psychiatrist.

“We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Romero to Lourdes Behavioral Health,” said Brian Sims, CEO of Lourdes Health. “His extensive background in psychiatry, behavioral health leadership and caring for service members in complex clinical settings will be a tremendous asset to our patients and community. Dr. Romero brings strong clinical expertise, thoughtful leadership and a compassionate approach to care that aligns well with our mission to improve the health and well-being of those we serve.”

“Dr. Romero’s experience as a psychiatrist and behavioral health leader will be a valuable addition to our team,” said Nelly, Senior Director of Behavioral Health at Lourdes Behavioral Health. “As an inpatient psychiatric hospital that also offers outpatient services and Transitions, Lourdes Behavioral Health serves patients across a continuum of care. Dr. Romero’s clinical expertise and collaborative approach will help strengthen the care we provide to patients, families and our community.”

Dr. Romero earned his Doctor of Medicine from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. He completed a general psychiatry residency at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, and his psychiatry intern year at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

He is board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has held medical licenses in Virginia and South Carolina. His professional experience includes serving as an embedded staff psychiatrist at the Naval Nuclear Power School in Goose Creek, South Carolina, and as Force Psychiatrist for the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Submarine Fleet in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Through these roles, Dr. Romero provided direct psychiatric care, supported multidisciplinary behavioral health teams and advised military leaders on mental health care, policy and treatment coordination for adult populations.

Dr. Romero will see patients at Lourdes Behavioral Health, located at 1175 Carondelet Dr., Richland, WA 99354. Patients can schedule an appointment by calling Lourdes Behavioral Health at 509.943.9104.

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About Lourdes Health: A part of Lifepoint Health, Lourdes Health was established on September 24, 1916, by the Sisters of St. Joseph Carondelet, Lourdes Health has been caring for our community for more than a century. With more than 7 locations serving the community, Lourdes is known as a compassionate, innovative healthcare leader. Lourdes is a for-profit organization following the directives and mission of the Catholic Church. Our health system employs nearly 850 associates with over 200 physicians on Medical Staff. For more information, visit www.YourLourdes.com and visit Lourdes Health’s Facebook page.