Dr. Genaro Romo Jr., DDS

Dr. Romo graduated from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry in 1997. After graduating, he worked as an associate for several private practices and as a clinical extern for the University of Illinois at Chicago Pediatric dental department for two years. Dr. Romo has a passion for dentistry. He is currently past President of the Hispanic Dental Association Greater Chicago Chapter. He is also past President of Chicago Dental Society North Side Branch and the University of Illinois Dental Alumni Board as well as a board member for Delta Dental of Illinois. He was a member of the UIC Campus Alumni Advisory Board, chair for the Campus Alumni Awards committee, and member of the UIC dental alumni board as well as a trustee for the Chicago Dental Society North Side Branch and trustee for the Illinois State Dental Society. He has received numerous awards including the UIC trailblazer award, a community leadership award by the Chicago Southwest Chamber of Commerce, and was selected as a flame torch bearer at a UIC Flames basketball game. Dr. Romo extensively attends continuing education courses to provide his patients with the latest trends in dentistry. He is married and has three boys and a girl. Dr. Romo is a die-hard Cubs fan. In his free time, he enjoys tennis, golf, and running. He completed the Chicago Marathon in 2009 and 2010. Throughout high school, college and dental school, Dr. Romo was a Disc Jockey at multiple night clubs and a radio station (90.5 FM, WCYC). He was routinely featured at numerous concerts and festivals. His DJ name was Gino “Rockin” Romo.