Ruchi Amin, MD

As a pediatric surgeon, I specialize in the treatment of pediatric general, abdominal and thoracic disorders. The best part of my job are my patients.

I have a special interest in minimally invasive surgical procedures with training in advanced laparoscopic and thoracoscopic techniques. I believe in providing the safest and best care to children of all ages by pairing evidence-based clinical practice, with the latest surgical techniques. I love that I get to be a part of keeping them happy, healthy, and thriving. As a mom of two young children myself, I know how devastating it can be when your child is unwell. My goal is to make these difficult moments as manageable as possible by providing comfort, compassion, and clinical expertise. My patients benefit from clear and concise communication, as well as an excellent working relationship with other providers to deliver exceptional multidisciplinary care. In additional to General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery, I have also completed dedicated training with board certification in Pediatric Surgical Critical Care. This allows me a unique perspective in the management of the most critically ill children, as well as expertise in providing surgical care in the NICU, PICU, and emergency trauma settings. I’ve had the honor of being chosen as the inaugural recipient of the Donald Cherr, MD and Charles Schen, MD Exemplary Patient Care Award, as well being a past recipient of the Jameson L. Chassin, MD, FACS Award from the American College of Surgeons. This prestigious award is given in recognition for compassion, technical skill, and devotion to science and learning which I believe is essential to the practice of surgery. I know that you have a choice in who you trust to care for your child, and that for me is the greatest privilege of them all. I hope that if and when that time comes, you find comfort in knowing that your child will be in great hands and cared for as if they were my own.

01/20/2026

Burnout doesn’t usually come from one big moment. It comes from a thousand small ones that leave you just a little less whole. The difference between being eroded and being built in medicine often comes down to 1%.

In today’s article, I explore how repeated 99% experiences quietly deplete us, how 101% discomfort compounds into growth, and how to be more intentional about the environments, people, and challenges we choose to engage with.

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01/12/2026

Medicine says it rewards excellence, but often punishes visibility. Tall poppy syndrome shows up when success makes others uncomfortable, and ambition gets mislabeled as arrogance. Learning when to listen, when to ignore, and when to keep going anyway is a critical career skill.

In today’s article, I break down what tall poppy syndrome looks like in medicine, when it can actually help you grow, and how to stop it from shrinking your career.

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01/05/2026

Most people think aging is inevitable. Decline isn’t. The years that determine your strength, mobility, and independence later in life are happening right now through daily choices that feel small until they aren’t. Geroprotection isn’t about living forever; it’s about protecting your ability to live well.

In today’s article, I break down the practical, evidence-based lifestyle habits that preserve muscle, bone, metabolic health, and resilience so you’re not just alive in old age, but functional.

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12/30/2025

Medicine teaches us to speak up, but it rarely teaches us when silence is the stronger move. Real wisdom isn’t standing up all the time or sitting back completely; it’s knowing which moments actually matter. The clinicians who last aren’t the loudest in the room…they’re the most intentional.

In today’s article, I explore the art of knowing when to stand up, when to sit down, and how this balance shapes your growth, credibility, and longevity in medicine.

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12/23/2025

Confidence in medicine isn’t about knowing everything. It’s about trusting that you’ll figure it out. It’s built by handling hard cases, gaining new skills, and getting comfortable with uncertainty instead of avoiding it. When you shift your focus from outcomes to experience, every challenge becomes part of your training rather than a verdict on your ability. In today’s article, I break down how confidence is actually built in medicine, how to reframe new tasks and clinical challenges, and a practical framework to grow real, durable confidence—one rep at a time 🏋🏻‍♀️

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12/15/2025

Being underestimated was and still is my greatest superpower. No expectations. No pressure. No audience. Just room to build quietly and space to let the work speak for itself. You don’t have to start as the person who does big things. You become that person by doing the work first, delivering results, and letting your consistency rewrite the narrative. Start small. Overdeliver. Let your rise be undeniable.

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12/09/2025

If you’re a parent feeling overwhelmed by the updated Hepatits B vaccine schedule and unsure where to begin, you’re not alone. Here’s a list of some important questions you can ask to help cut through the noise, understand the real science, and make the most informed decision for your child and your family—so you can feel confident you’re doing everything you can to keep them safe and healthy.

But remember…the traditional birth-dose of hepatitis B remains the most effective, evidence-backed safeguard as Hepatitis B is often silent — and an early infection carries a 90% chance of lifelong chronic disease.

12/08/2025

Curious what changed and what stayed the same in the new hepatitis B vaccine guidance for newborns?

The CDC just removed its decades-long universal birth-dose recommendation. Now, only babies with maternal risk factors are 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 vaccinated at birth; for others, the decision is private and delayed until two months.

But here’s why that matters: without early vaccination, babies including those born to moms testing “negative” enter a window of vulnerability that can last months. Hepatitis B is often silent and an early infection carries a 90% chance of lifelong chronic disease.

𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺’𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦, 𝘐 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦, 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥’𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

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12/06/2025

Most applicants hope their rank list will “just feel right”—but sometimes the only way to be sure is to see a program in person.

Second looks can help you compare top programs, understand culture, and evaluate real training conditions that a Zoom interview will never reveal.

They don’t guarantee a ranking bump, but they can help you make a more confident, informed decision. And when you have geographic needs, fellowship goals, or lingering questions, that clarity is worth its weight.

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐈 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭.

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11/21/2025

You want the outcome. But are you being the person who gets it?

What if I told you there was a framework that can shift you from overwhelmed to unstoppable and the research that proves why it works.

Choose who you’re becoming.
Act like them today.
Watch everything change.

In today’s article I discuss how to apply this mindset to your career, confidence, and daily habits — with practical steps you can start now.

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11/19/2025

Most people think fitness is about aesthetics but for physicians, it’s about performance and longevity.

One of the best predictors of both?
A simple 12-minute run.

The Cooper Test is one of the most validated ways to measure VO₂ max, and every +1 MET improvement can lower mortality by 10–15%. Better endurance, sharper focus, improved stress resilience, all from a test you can do on any track, at any fitness level.

If you’ve been looking for a starting point, an accountability tool, or a reality check… this is it.

Twelve minutes. Honest data. A roadmap for improving your health and how you show up at work.

In today’s article I break down what the Cooper Test is, how to do it, why it matters for physicians, and the exact changes you can make based on your results.

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11/17/2025

Most physicians spend decades mastering medicine and almost zero time mastering money.

A 401(k) can change that.

It’s the simplest, most powerful retirement tool we have: tax-advantaged, employer-matched, and built to grow while you’re busy taking care of everyone else. If you understand how it works, and why maximizing it matters, you can set yourself up for the kind of freedom most doctors don’t experience until far too late.

In this today’s article, I break down what a 401(k) is, how much you can contribute, why physicians should maximize it, and the long-term wealth impact you don’t want to miss.

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