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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"Dr D is very personal and he made me at ease during my visit. He was detailed and gave me some advice I needed. Great doctor"
from Dena 5.0 Stars - (2025-03-20) -
"I love dr DeRisi..!!! I trust his knowledge and love his personable bedside manner"
from Maria 5.0 Stars - (2025-03-20) -
"Dr. Derisi was the first doctor I met with when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. The moment I walked into the office, I was met with the kindest staff who all made me feel taken care of in the midst of a scary time. Dr. Derisi is the absolute best. Special shoutout to Judith!"
from Meghan 5.0 Stars - (2025-03-18) -
"Dr. DeRisi is a kind and compassionate physician . very thorough in providing information and allowing time for questions ."
from Ann 5.0 Stars - (2025-03-12) -
"Dr. DeRisi
Is amazing doctor
He saved my life
So to me he is St.DeRisi
The staff is very loving and caring just like Dr.DeRisi
Judy his assistant also a very loving caring person.
Judy really helped and guided me through my situation
Dr. DeRisi was always available to talk to
God bless the whole office!!!"
from VirginiaRose 5.0 Stars - (2025-03-07) -
"Dr. DiRisi is knowledgeable, kind, compassionate a true angel on earth."
from Ilene 5.0 Stars - (2025-03-06) -
"Dr. DeRisi is the most skilled and brilliant breast doctor/surgeon I know. Thanks to him I have been cancer free since 2097."
from Gail 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-26) -
"That was probably one of the best first office visits I’ve had in a long time. Dr. DeRisi was amazing. He is the sweetest doctor ever and his staff is just as sweet, not only sweet, But he and the staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. I would definitely recommend Dr. DeRisis office. I left the office with not only a reassuring feeling about the visit, but also about my health he explained everything in full detail that I could understand. I left there with the feeling that It was not my first visit But that I’ve gone there forever that’s how comfortable I felt when I left. I Highly recommend Dr. Desi!"
from Leslie 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-25) -
"Excellent dr
Derisi is great, using him for 14 years ago"
from Ronald 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-23) -
"Dr. DeRisi is special! Attentive, caring, & knowledgeable"
from Kathy 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-23)