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. De Risi and Judith are exceptional . Dr. DeRisi is not only a compassionate and caring Dr. He is a professional with unbelievable talent in surgery . Dr. Silberman worked along with Dr. DeRisi in my mastectomy / reconstruction, the work they performed was unbelievable. Judith helped me in what ever I needed to do and also a compassionate nurse. The staff the care I can not say enough about them. My sister in law used Dr.Derisi over 20yrs ago and back then this Dr. Was working seeing patients at 1 am. You don't find those Dr. any longer I commend him in all his years of dedication. Truly blessed I found these group of people that listened cared and gave me expertise medical care. I sat these Dr. Have angel hands which are truly a gift. Thank you to the entire staff at New York blood breast ca specialist"
from Allison 5.0 Stars - (2024-07-26) -
"What a wonderful practice to deal with from start to finish. Everyone is warm and kind. Dr DeRisi is genuinely caring and compassionate. Dr DeRisi saved my mothers life 32 yrs ago, I wouldn’t even think to go to anyone else. I couldn’t be in better hands or care. He is simply the best."
from Dina 5.0 Stars - (2024-07-25) -
"Best there is!!!"
from suzanne 5.0 Stars - (2024-07-24) -
"Dr. DeRisi and his team is the BEST there is! I highly recommend him. Such a warm and loving doctor. The staff there is incredible. They Go above and beyond to make sure that you feel comfortable and understand what is happening."
from Dylan 5.0 Stars - (2024-07-19) -
"I love seeing Dr Derisi because he is such a compassionate, caring and kind doctor who truly listens to you and is very knowledgeable. He is a gem of a doctor!!"
from Laura 5.0 Stars - (2024-07-16) -
"Dr. DeRisi is an extremely smart, caring, and compassionate doctor. His bedside manner can make even the most nervous patient feel comfortable and the same goes for the office staff. I’ve been to MANY doctors offices and this is the first one where I can truly say they care about each patient and follow through with what they say they’re going to do. 5 star experience and would recommend this practice to anyone."
from Michele 5.0 Stars - (2024-07-12) -
"Everyone at the office was very kind and courteous Dr. D was very caring and understanding and showed me compassion that’s what I like in a doctor"
from Mary 5.0 Stars - (2024-06-25) -
"I went to Dr. DeRisi after a bad experience with another doctor. I went to him with no hope, I left with hope and believing that it was going to be alright. Dr. DeRisi and his nurse were very kind. He Listen to what I needed to say and He explained clearly what the plan for my care will be. I prayed and the Lord answered my prayer. Thank you!"
from Sylvia 5.0 Stars - (2024-06-18) -
"Always wonderful care"
from carol 5.0 Stars - (2024-06-14) -
"This doctor is amazing. He took the time to explain,. was so knowledgeable, and really heard me. He really is a “ find” and I was so lucky to have him treat me."
from Olivia 5.0 Stars - (2024-06-09)