Eliseo (Lee) DiPrinzio, M.D.

Eliseo (Lee) DiPrinzio, M.D.

Specialties:

Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder

Centers of Excellence:

Hand & Upper Extremity Center

Dr. Eliseo (Lee) DiPrinzio is a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon who joined Tri-County Orthopedics in 2025. He provides expert care for conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, helping patients regain function and quality of life through both surgical and nonsurgical treatments. His focus includes fracture repair, upper extremity arthritis, treatment for carpal and cubital tunnel syndromes, sports injuries, minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures, and shoulder replacement.

A New Jersey native, Dr. DiPrinzio earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in cell biology and neuroscience from Rutgers University before receiving his medical degree from Rutgers - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. Driven by a strong interest in complex upper extremity care, Dr. DiPrinzio pursued a fellowship in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and holds a subspecialty certificate of added qualification in hand surgery.

In his practice, Dr. DiPrinzio is committed to personalized, compassionate care. He takes pride in helping patients return to their daily activities using advanced, evidence-based treatments tailored to each individual. Offering bilingual care in English and Spanish, he combines technical expertise with open communication and shared decision-making to ensure patients feel informed and empowered throughout their care journey. Dr. DiPrinzio also has a deep passion for education and actively teaches both patients and future medical professionals.

Outside of medicine, Dr. DiPrinzio enjoys spending time with his family and being active in the community through sports and cultural organizations. He coaches youth sports and keeps active by playing golf and running, and he enjoys reading as well as movies.

  • Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and Subspecialty Certification in Surgery of the Hand

ABOS Board Certified ABOS Board Certified

  • Bachelor of Arts in Cell Biology & Neuroscience: Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
  • Doctor of Medicine: Rutgers - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ
  • Orthopedic Surgery Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
  • Hand, Upper Extremity & Microvascular Surgery Fellowship: Duke University, Durham, NC
  • Morristown Medical Center
  • Chilton Medical Center