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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"Excellent care"
from carol 5.0 Stars - (2024-12-18) -
"Staff was awesome and so was the doctor"
from Louise 5.0 Stars - (2024-12-13) -
"Everyone was so nice- from Jillian and Justine and Dr. Desiri - they explained everything and made me feel safe and calm and were so supportive - I couldn’t recommend this place any higher"
from Bridget 5.0 Stars - (2024-12-06) -
"Dr.DeRisi got me into his office immediatly to address my concerns & medical issue. He is very knowledgable, kind, compassionate and the best in this speciality."
from Joe & Cathy 5.0 Stars - (2024-12-06) -
"Dr. Derisi is the kindest, most informative and gentle doctor I know and very caring! He has the best bedside manner !I like the fact that he takes his time with me and explains everything and answers all of my questions. He is the best.!! I highly recommend him to everyone who has breast issues. !!"
from Elaine 5.0 Stars - (2024-12-04) -
"The office girls and Doctor were wonderful - took a lot of time with my 90 year old mom and was very kind ."
from Luann 5.0 Stars - (2024-12-03) -
"EXPEDIATE POLITE CARING AND BEAUTIFUL ATMOSPHERE, THEY EVEN HAD MY FAV COFFEE. LOVE DR. DERISI HES A GENTLEMA & A PIONEER IN HIS FIELD, WOULDNT EVER GO ANYWHERE ELSE. STARTED SEEING HIM IN 2002 & IM BACK All'S GOOD."
from Darcia 5.0 Stars - (2024-12-03) -
"Going to a doctor can be a scary experience. I was recommended by my oncologist to see Dr. Derisi . I am so happy that he did . The most thorough doctor. And he makes you feel really comfortable. He also have an amazing staff very friendly. And the office is so clean . I was so happy with my overall experience"
from Rissa 5.0 Stars - (2024-11-27) -
"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)