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.

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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11/15/2025

We don’t rise to the occasion. We rise to our preparation.

Confidence doesn’t come from doing big things but it does come from doing small things 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺. Psychologist Albert Bandura found that micro wins build self-efficacy- the belief that you 𝘤𝘢𝘯 handle challenges. And that belief? It’s the foundation for tackling the impossible.

In this week’s article, I break down the neuroscience behind “doing hard things,” how micro wins rewire your brain for confidence, and simple daily strategies to build resilience in high-stress fields like medicine.

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11/14/2025

𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤, 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 ⛑️

Car crashes and bike injuries are two of the 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 causes of pediatric trauma — and yet studies show that 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲, and loose helmets account for a huge number of head injuries in the ER.

A 2022 injury prevention review found that 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐲 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝟖𝟓%, and correct seatbelt positioning dramatically lowers the risk of abdominal trauma.

So here’s your reminder:
Slow down. Check the fit. Adjust the straps ✔️

𝘍𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 @𝘱𝘦𝘥𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘨𝘮𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦-𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘪𝘱𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘬𝘪𝘥𝘴 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦.

11/13/2025

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics approximately 71% of moms with kids under 18 work outside the home—and whether it’s by choice or necessity, how wonderful is it that love isn’t defined by proximity but by purpose.

Tag a working mom that may not have it all figured it out but is showing up in all the tiny ways that matter❤️

11/11/2025

Cal Newport found that 𝟗𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩, 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 outperforms an entire day of multitasking. In medicine, that means scheduling protected “deep work” sessions each week—no phone, no notifications, just focus. Studying for boards? Reviewing complex anatomy? Protect your focus like you protect your OR time. The results will speak for themselves.

In this week’s article, I break down how to build true “deep work” blocks into your study or clinical schedule, why it matters for performance, and how to train your brain to focus again.

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11/09/2025

Before you even say a word, your outfit speaks for you.
Residency interviews aren’t about being fashionable—they’re about being intentional. The goal? To look like the physician you’re becoming.

In this week’s article, I break down how to dress for residency interviews—what to wear, what to avoid, and how to show up polished and confident (for both men and women).

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11/07/2025

The days of flying across the country to make a lasting impression are over. While your bank account might be grateful…many virtual residency candidates still find standing out through the screen just as daunting.

In this week’s article, I share how to prep your setup, master the 3 most common interview questions, and structure your answers so you sound confident, not rehearsed.

📲 Be sure to save this and share it with anyone interviewing for residency or fellowship this cycle!

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11/03/2025

Most surgeons don’t realize their mortality rate is higher than the general population…so I decided to find out what that meant for me.

A month ago, I started tracking my recovery, sleep, and stress using the WHOOP band—through overnight and weekend calls, OR marathons, and mom life.
I expected a decade of sleep deprivation, dehydration, and constant stress to age me.

But instead? My results shocked me. Maybe stress isn’t just depleting, what if it’s conditioning?

In this week’s article I break down what I learned from a month of tracking my recovery, the small changes that made a measurable difference, and why stress might actually be shaping resilience instead of eroding it.

10/29/2025

Women in medicine: the decade between 35 and 45 isn’t just about case volume and leadership—it’s the foundation of your future mobility, strength, and performance.

Estrogen starts to decline, bone and muscle strength begin to slip, and recovery isn’t as fast as it used to be. But the habits you build now decide whether you’ll be thriving in your 60s—or just getting by.

In this week’s article I break down: what the “critical decade” means for women physicians, why bone & muscle health matter now, and what practical steps you can start today.

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03/09/2025

Did you know there is a 𝘭𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘤 technique for placing a gastrostomy button in infants with 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞 𝐀 𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚?? This is a condition where the esophagus doesn’t connect to the stomach. The key innovation here is that during the same procedure, we can assess the gap between the esophageal ends, helping plan the next steps for surgical repair.

This minimally invasive approach offers a precise, efficient, and safe way to provide nutrition while gathering crucial information about the esophageal gap—potentially reducing the need for additional procedures.

It’s a smart, two-in-one solution for managing a complex condition in newborns! Drop your thoughts/questions in the comments below 👇

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949711625000139?via%3Dihub

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