NEWARK - The Toms River physician arrested and criminally charged last week has agreed to voluntarily surrender his license to practice medicine to the State Board of Medical Examiners (BME), Attorney General Anne Milgram and Acting Consumer Affairs Director Larry DeMarzo said.

The license suspension will remain in effect pending further action by the BME.

Romillo allegedly engaged in the following conduct, according to statements provided to the BME from two of his employees: Carried a loaded handgun in his medical office during hours and apparently fired the weapon multiple times inside his office Administered expired vaccine to at least two patients Failed to administer vaccine to a patient by using an empty syringe Brought alcoholic beverages into his medical office, consumed alcoholic beverages in his office and attended patients while under the influence of alcohol Did not perform the test for strep throat after telling guardians/parents that he had done so Improperly disposed of medical waste

“The alleged actions of Dr. Romillo violated the trust of his patients and the professional standards that govern the conduct of physicians,” DeMarzo said. “We cannot allow him to continue to practice medicine in light of these allegations.”

DeMarzo noted that Investigators from the Division of Consumer Affairs are working cooperatively with law enforcement personnel on the civil and criminal aspects to this matter.

Deputy Attorney General Michael S. Rubin is representing the state.

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