Dwight Carlton De Risi, MD, FACS, a Surgical Oncologist with New York Breast Health

Get to know Surgical Oncologist Dr. Dwight De Risi, who serves patients in Great Neck, New York. 

Dr. De Risi is Long Island’s leading surgical oncologist specializing in diseases of the breast. He has been in private practice for 39 years, 7 of which were as the Chief of the Breast Service at ProHEALTH Care Associates before joining New York Breast Health in Great Neck, New York. 

New York Breast Health was created to provide exceptional care to both women and men with diseases of the breast. The practice offers cutting-edge, quality breast care, as well as supportive services, including well breast care, surgical and medical oncology consultation, breast cancer prevention planning, educational services, genetic testing, nutritional guidance, and psychosocial support services.

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, cryoablation of tumors and recently Savi Scout breast tumor localization to help locate and remove non palpable breast tumors.

With the efforts of his loyal patients, the doctor has created a not-for-profit support group, Lean On Me Breast Cancer Network Inc. Since its inception, more than seventy volunteers have helped guide and comfort, one-on-one, several thousand newly diagnosed breast cancer patients through their journey from diagnosis and treatment, to wellness. In addition, the volunteers assist patients receiving chemotherapy with fittings for free wigs and mastectomy patients with free bras.  Free education seminars and wellness retreats are available to attend for all newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.

In regards to his educational background, Dr. De Risi attended Seton Hall University, and graduated with his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, and completed his four-year surgical residency, one-year chief-ship training and fellowship in pathology at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York. In addition, he completed a fellowship in surgical oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York, the first institute in the United States to receive accreditation by the Society of Surgical Oncology.

Thereafter, he became board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery, an independent, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge.

In order to stay up to date in his field, he remains a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of many prestigious organizations, including the American Medical Association, the Society of Surgical Oncology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Society of Breast Disease. He has also 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 Holistic Health, Education & Research, Glen Cove CARES, the Lean On Me Breast Cancer Network Inc., the Nassau Organization for Women, the North Shore University Hospital at Glen Cove and David Award, Man of  the Year. 

Throughout his career, Dr. De Risi has been presented with several awards, including the Gay Stoddard Award from the Susan G. Komen of Greater New York, the National Congressional Committee Leadership Award, and the Honorary Co-Chairman President’s Advisory Board Award. Most recently, he was honored by the American Cancer Society as an outstanding community leader in his field of expertise.

Surgical oncology is the branch of surgery applied to oncology. It focuses on the surgical management of tumors, especially cancerous tumors. A surgical oncologist removes the tumor and nearby tissue during surgery. He or she also performs certain types of biopsies to help diagnose cancer.

On a more personal note, Dr. De Risi attributes his continued success to his colleagues, patients and 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.

Learn More about Dr. Dwight De Risi:
Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/662862-Dwight-De-Risi-Surgical-Oncologist or through New York Breast Health, https://nybreasthealth.com/our_team/dr-dwight-carlton-de-risi/ 

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