Surgical Oncology
Dr. Dwight C. De Risi is Long Island’s leading surgical oncologist, specializing in diseases of the breast. He has been in private practice for nearly 35 years, 10 of which were as the Chief of the Breast Service at ProHEALTH Care Associates before joining NY Breast Health. He attended Seton Hall University, received his doctorate from Georgetown University School of Medicine, and completed his four-year surgical residency and one-year chief-ship training at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, NY. In addition, he completed a one-year fellowship in Pathology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY. He obtained his board certification in general surgery.
Through his years in private practice, Dr. De Risi has remained a leader in his field by introducing and popularizing cutting-edge surgical and diagnostic techniques. Some of these have included mastectomy with immediate reconstruction, partial mastectomy with oncologic plastic reconstruction, lumpectomy with sentinel lymph node biopsy, skin and nipple-sparing mastectomy, ductal lavage, MRI of the breasts, accelerated breast brachytherapy, the HALO procedure for evaluation of nipple duct fluid, and cryoablation of tumors.
Dr. De Risi is a member of many prestigious organizations including the American College of Surgeons, The American Medical Association, The Society of Surgical Oncology, The American Society of Clinical Oncology, and The American Society of Breast Disease. Dr. De Risi has been recognized and honored for his accomplishments by several organizations including the Sass Foundation for Medical Research, The Beth C. Tortolani Breast Cancer Foundation, The New York College for Wholistic Health, Education and Research, Glen Cove CARES, Lean On Me Breast Cancer Network Inc., the prestigious Networking Magazine’s, Man of the Year David Awards, NOW (Nassau Organization for Women), and North Shore University Hospital at Glen Cove. In addition, Dr. De Risi received the Gay Stoddard Award from the Susan G. Komen of Greater New York, the National Congressional Committee Leadership Award, and was presented with the Honorary Co-Chairman President’s Advisory Board Award. Most recently Dr. De Risi was honored by the American Cancer Society as an outstanding community leader in his field of expertise.
He attributes his continued success to the love, understanding, and support from his wife Donna, and his four children Darren, Drew, Dara, and Deirdre. The greatest joy in his life is his family. He is a proud grandfather. His goal is, “to help rid the world of this dreaded disease called breast cancer,” which he believes will be a reality in the not so distant future.
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Patient Reviews
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"Dear Dr De Risi!
I wanted to express my sincerest gratitude for the wonderful experiences I have had as your patient. I have been coming to you for quite some time now, and every visit is a testament to your exceptional care.
Beyond your skill as a doctor, I truly appreciate your gentle manner and the kindness you bring to each appointment. Your staff is always super friendly and helpful, and the office is impeccably maintained and extremely well organized. It all contributes to a positive and stress-free environment. Thank you again for everything."
from Etel 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-22) -
"Dr. Derisi is patient, talks to you and explain everything to you. He is a wonderful Dr."
from Robin 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-18) -
"Great experience!!
Dr Derisi was kind, patient and answered all my questions. I would highly recommend Dr Derisi. His was was friendly, professional and attentive."
from Vicki 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-15) -
"Dr DeRisi and nurse Judith and all staff very professional. Each try to make you comfortable. Office very clean ."
from Juliet 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-11) -
"The first time I needed to go to Dr DeRisi was more than 30 years ago and now when my Mamo indicated I needed a biopsy even before I got the results I made an appointment just in case the news was not good. He was and is caring and professional and I know I’m in good hands. He makes a difficult situation better."
from Andrew 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-10) -
"Dr. DeRisi is the absolute best. He is ALWAYS professional and kind. Highly skilled is an understatement. He certainly knows his stuff! So blessed to have found him."
from Marion 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-10) -
"Dr. DeRisi, Nurse Judith and Jenna at the front desk were kind, informative, and attentive. I appreciate their expertise and guidance in navigating through continuation in better health. Thank you for your service"
from cemile227 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-05) -
"Dr Derisi is the best breast surgeon, I’ve been his patient for over 40 years and always best experience"
from Fariba 5.0 Stars - (2025-03-28) -
"dr. derisi and I go back almost 30 years. He has helped me and members of my family Through some breast issues as far as I’m concerned, Dr. derisi is one of the finest breast surgeons around and the most wonderful human being. We love him and respect him Francine Boldi."
from Francine 5.0 Stars - (2025-03-25) -
"This office has been the most accommodating, and professional office I been to yet. They were so personable and didn’t judge you on your lifestyle. I usually don’t like Dr offices, however they made me want to come back for any reason. They are an amazing medical staff here!!!"
from Kathy 5.0 Stars - (2025-03-25)