Dr. Romanelli
Dr. James N. Romanelli is a board-certified plastic surgeon in private practice since 1990. He is the chief of surgery at Huntington Hospital in Huntington, N.Y. Dr. Romanelli received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1978 and his medical degree from SUNY Downstate in 1982. He then completed eight years of post-graduate specialty training in general surgery, plastic surgery, and hand surgery. An exceptionally talented and skilled cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Romanelli is pleased to offer his patients the personalized, attentive care they deserve.
Honors
Dr. Romanelli is a highly regarded member of the medical community who has received numerous honors and awards.
- Chief of surgery at Huntington Hospital, an affiliate of the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System
- Member of the American College of Surgeons Applicant Committee
- Inspector for the American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities
- Recipient of the Spira Award for the best plastic surgery chief resident presentation, Houston, Texas, 1990
- Cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame
Professional Affiliations
As an active and involved medical professional, Dr. Romanelli maintains memberships on several medical societies.
- Active member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Active member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- Member, New York Regional Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- Member, Medical Society of the State of New York
- Member, Suffolk County Medical Society
Hospital Affiliations
Dr. Romanelli maintains privileges at Huntington Hospital, where he is chief of surgery and an attending physician in surgery, and at North Shore University Hospital.
Education
After receiving his bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame and his medical degree from SUNY Downstate, Dr. Romanelli completed eight years of post-graduate specialty training.
- Chief resident in plastic surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, 1989-1990
- Plastic surgery resident, Baylor College of Medicine, 1988-1990
- Hand surgery fellowship, St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas, 1987-1988
- Chief resident in general surgery, Staten Island University Hospital, 1986-1987
- General surgery residency, Staten Island University Hospital, 1982-1987
Meet the Romanelli Cosmetic Surgery Team
At Romanelli Cosmetic Surgery, we believe a team approach provides our patients with the best care possible. Our efficient and highly competent team provides our patients with outstanding personalized attention in a safe, compassionate, and professional environment. You can expect the same advanced techniques and experience from our team as you would find at a less personal, large medical institution.
Diane is a key member of our team. With over 18 years of experience as an operating room nurse, and more than two years of experience as a nurse practitioner, Diane assists pre-operatively, post-operatively, and during surgery.
Our exceptional nurses are with you at your consultation, during surgery, and in the recovery room. These important members of our team are compassionate, experienced, and sensitive to the needs of cosmetic surgery patients.
Our patient coordinators will discuss payment and financing options with you.
About the Romanelli Cosmetic Surgery Facility
Our office surgical facility is fully authorized by the American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities to administer all levels of anesthesia, including local anesthesia, sedative, and general anesthesia. This means Romanelli Cosmetic Surgery can offer you the most appropriate level of anesthesia for your treatment. Anesthesia services are provided in our office surgical suite by board-certified physician anesthesiologists. Each of these dedicated professionals is caring, skilled, and experienced in the administration of outpatient anesthesia.
Overnight stays in our recovery suite are available with private duty nurses.