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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"Wonderful experience both from the doctor and nurse practitioner were lovely, informing, and caring. 10/10"
from Gabrielle 5.0 Stars - (2024-11-20) -
"Dr.DiRisi is the most kindest, gentle, well mannered person I know. He will not let you leave the office until all your questions are answered. He explained everything to me and even got appointments for the plastic surgery and the oncologist! The staff is just as amazing as him! He is a true gem!"
from Rosalie 5.0 Stars - (2024-11-19) -
"Dr. DeRisi and his staff are extremely concerned about their patients! It has been positive experience!"
from Marie 5.0 Stars - (2024-11-19) -
"Love Dr. Derisi .. He’s the best of the best. He has a great team, very compassionate and caring. Makes me feel like I’m going to be OK."
from fran 5.0 Stars - (2024-11-17) -
"My experience was wonderful, professional, and everyone was kind and understanding and respectful to my current needs I was in awe of dr Dwight and his awesome personality"
from Teresa 5.0 Stars - (2024-11-15) -
"Dr. DeRisi and his staff are extremely knowledgeable, caring and patient! I have been using Dr. DeRisi for the past 12 years. I have recommended him to all of my friends and family who use him as their breast surgeon. His expertise and kind demeanor are the qualities of an excellent doctor!"
from Harriet 5.0 Stars - (2024-11-09) -
"Great Doctor, Great PA's. Great Staff"
from Joanne 5.0 Stars - (2024-11-08) -
"Always professional and caring."
from Ilene 5.0 Stars - (2024-11-08) -
"Dr. DeRisi is wonderful. He always makes me feel cared for and his staff is excellent too."
from Cathy 5.0 Stars - (2024-11-05) -
"Dr DrRisi is one of the most caring , knowledgeable doctor I have ever seen.
He always has a smile on his face. When I had
To have surgery and was diagnosed with breast cancer , I felt that he was with me 100 percent on this journey. I never doubted his expertise
I followed his plan and everything went well."
from Sherri 5.0 Stars - (2024-11-01)