Dr. Nicholas DeBellis Approved By NY Top Docs For 2025

Dr. Nicholas DeBellis Approved By NY Top Docs For 2025

Dr. Nicholas DeBellis has been reviewed and approved by NY Top Docs based on merit for 2025. Dr. Nicholas DeBellis is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, serving as the Medical Director and President of South Island Orthopedics in Cedarhurst, NY. Deeply committed to the Long Island community, Dr. DeBellis is recognized for his expertise in treating sports-related, car accident, and work-related injuries in both adults and children.

After completing a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Southern California, Dr. DeBellis gained valuable experience as an assistant team physician for USC’s football and women’s volleyball teams. Today, he proudly serves as the official team physician for Molloy University Athletics, where he provides comprehensive care to athletes of all ages and activity levels.

At South Island Orthopedics, Dr. DeBellis offers advanced trauma and sports injury care for patients throughout Long Island and New York City, including those with no-fault insurance and workers’ compensation cases. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and specializes in arthroscopic procedures and complex orthopedic trauma management.

Dr. DeBellis completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, with additional rotations in trauma and oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. His research in opioid reduction strategies and knee injury management underscores his commitment to improving patient outcomes, accelerating recovery, and prioritizing patient education.

He treats patients in Cedarhurst, Rockville Centre, and neighboring Long Island and Queens communities, with hospital and surgical privileges at Mercy Medical Center, St. Joseph’s Hospital, East Hills Surgery Center, Optum DayOp Surgery Center, and North Queens Surgery Center.

Known for his compassionate approach, surgical precision, and dedication to individualized care, Dr. DeBellis is a trusted orthopedic specialist for athletes, accident victims, injured workers, and families seeking expert treatment across Long Island and the five boroughs of New York City.

To learn more about Dr. DeBellis, please visit his website.


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