Dr. Alexis Romero was born and raised in Douglas, Arizona. After graduation from high school, she moved to Tucson to attend the University of Arizona. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology with a minor in Business Administration. Dr. Romero began work as an ophthalmic technician while applying to optometry school.
She completed her Doctorate of Optometry degree at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. While in school, Dr. Romero obtained extensive training and experience in primary care, contact lenses, pediatrics, ocular disease, and surgical co-management.
Upon graduation from WesternU, she was happy to return to Southern Arizona. She is excited about working at Arizona Primary Eye Care where she is able to provide quality patient care to the residents in her hometown of Douglas as well as those in her favorite college town of Tucson. Dr. Romero is passionate about eye care and is a member of the American Optometric Association, Arizona Optometric Association, and the Southern Arizona Optometric Society.
In her free time, Dr. Romero enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, playing tennis, and watching and attending sporting events.