Dr. James N. Romanelli is a renowned Long Island, NY plastic surgeon who specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. He is board-certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the exclusive American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Dr. Romanelli is the founder and leader of North Shore® Cosmetic Surgery. He has assembled a team of exceptional Long Island Plastic Surgeons to offer high-quality service that focuses on the individual needs and goals of the patient. Dr. Romanelli has always had a passion for helping others, dedicating himself at an early age to become one of the leading plastic surgeons on Long Island. His leadership service includes 10 years as Chief of Staff at Huntington Hospital-Northwell Health (2012-2022). Dr. Romanelli also is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra-Northwell, where he helps to educate the next generation of plastic surgeons.

Skills and specialties

As an expert in cosmetic plastic surgery in Long Island, Dr. Romanelli is well-versed in both surgical and non-surgical treatments for the face, body, and skin. He is very well known and respected for his customized mommy makeovers, as well as breast augmentations, breast reductions, tummy tucks, and facelifts. Additionally, Dr. Romanelli is known for his reconstructive procedures, such as revision of breast reconstructions and revision of breast augmentations.

Dr. Romanelli’s associates at North Shore® Cosmetic Surgery also offer cosmetic surgery after weight loss, as well as non-surgical treatments like BOTOX®, Juvéderm®, Kybella®, laser skin resurfacing, microneedling with PRP (protein-rich plasma), and intense pulsed light photo facials (IPL).

Education and training

Dr. Romanelli received his undergraduate degree at the University of Notre Dame and continued his education at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. After receiving his Doctor of Medicine degree, Dr. Romanelli completed his residency in general surgery at Staten Island University. He continued his specialty training in Houston, TX, first at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, followed by a residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the world-famous Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX.

Dr. Romanelli’s expertise in all aspects of breast surgery dates back to his training at Baylor with the plastic surgeons who designed the first breast implants.