About Profile
Drs. Joey Romero and Jacob Manuel’s last day to see patients at St. David’s Center for Hip and Knee Replacement is March 7, 2026. Patients with an appointment or procedure scheduled after March 7, 2026 will be contacted by one of our team members.
Patient medical records will remain on file at St. David’s Center for Hip and Knee Replacement. Patients who would like a copy of their record should download a Medical Records Release form. Submit the completed form either by fax, mail or in person:
Fax: Send your request to (737) 202-2501
Mail: St. David’s Center for Hip and Knee Replacement, 3000 N. Interstate 35 Frontage Rd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78705
In person: Visit our office directly
Please contact our office should you need assistance with obtaining your medical record.
Drs. Manuel and Romero are moving to the following practice:
Texas Institute for Hip and Knee Replacement
1301 W. 38th Street, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78705
Dr. Jacob Manuel graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in Biochemistry from the University of Texas in Austin. He then earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas at the top of his class. He completed his residency in general surgery and Orthopedic surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago’s College of Medicine and was elected Chief Orthopedic resident in his final year. Dr. Manuel completed his fellowship in joint reconstruction at Cornell University’s Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. Working with world renowned faculty and pioneers in joint replacement there, he was elected as the most outstanding operative fellow.
Dr. Manuel is a specialist in hip and knee replacement and is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He also is specifically trained in complex reconstructions and revisions of both hip and knee, computer navigated and minimally invasive techniques, hip resurfacing, and unicompartmental knee replacements with robotic assistance. He is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic surgeons and a Fellow Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
Dr. Manuel, his wife and two children enjoy living in Austin. He is an avid Longhorn sports fan and he and his family enjoy traveling.
Education
Education
University Of Texas Southwestern
Graduate School
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
Fellowship
Cornell University’s Hospital for Special Surgery
Certifications & Memberships
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellow of the American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Member of American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Member of the International Congress for Joint Replacement
Gender
Male
Specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery
Office Locations
St. David's Center for Hip and Knee Replacement
3000 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd.
Suite 500
Austin, TX 78705
Phone: (737) 202-2500