Joseph M. Romanello, MD Nephrology - Westerly Hospital
Nephrology • Westerly, RI • Since 1925 • 2 (Westerly, Wakefield) locations
About
Summary: Joseph M. Romanello, MD, is a nephrology-affiliated physician associated with Westerly Hospital in Westerly, Rhode Island. Westerly Hospital is a nonprofit community hospital with about 190 staff, founded in 1925, offering urology and orthopedic services among others. The organization lists leadership, including Executive Director Nicholas Stahl and President Richard Lisitano, and operates from its main address at 25 Wells Street, Westerly, RI 02891.
Clinic Type
Nephrology
Address
Shoreline Nephrology Associates, 268 Post Road Westerly, RI 02891
Phone
(401) 596-3313
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Dial 9-1-1 for medical emergencies.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
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YES! This insurance is accepted.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- US News Doctors: 5 out of 5 (59)
- Healthgrades / Sharecare: 4.8 out of 5 (26)
- RateMDs: 4.9 out of 5 (2)
- WebMD: 4.5 out of 5 (15)
Patients praise
- thorough explanations of conditions and treatments
- caring, patient, and personable bedside manner
- effectively addresses complex medical situations
- well-organized and friendly office staff
- does not rush appointments
Common complaints
- rare negative feedback recorded in patient satisfaction metrics
"Dr. Romanello and his staff are top-notch. Punctual. Caring. Personable. Loves to educate so that you understand everything thoroughly."
— RateMDs"He takes the time to explain everything and answer all questions. He'd make an excellent PCP."
— WebMD"The dr. noted he would call if any concerns. Very positive experience. Excellent "bedside" manner. Kind. Patient."
— SharecareSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Westerly Hospital kicks off 100th anniversary with unveiling of new timeline | News | thewesterlysun.com — Aug 20, 2025
- Morgan Lohman — Jun 18, 2026
- Dr. Joseph Ruberwa, MD - Nephrologist in Chapel Hill, NC | Healthgrades — Mar 4, 2026
- Westerly Hospital Earns Pediatric Innovator Award for Emergency Care Excellence - News Usa Today — Mar 5, 2026
- Methodist welcomes nephrologist Dr. Joseph Bast | Methodist Health System | Omaha, Council Bluffs, Fremont — Oct 7, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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