White Plains, N.Y. (August 25, 2025) – White Plains Hospital has announced that board-certified bariatric and general surgeon Dr. Ryan Chin has joined its staff at WPHPA Surgical Specialties in White Plains.
He completed his medical degree at Albany Medical College, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He then completed his general surgery residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, serving as Administrative Chief Resident for education and receiving the department’s Jedd Sereysky Prize for Humanism in Surgery in recognition of his compassion and dedication to patient care.
He went on to complete fellowship training in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at Johns Hopkins University. In addition to his clinical training, Dr. Chin also obtained his Master of Public Health from the University of Albany School of Public Health.
Dr. Chin’s clinical interests include advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques for gastrointestinal surgery, hernia repair, and weight-loss (bariatric) surgery. His approach to care is patient-centered and outcome-focused, with an emphasis on clear and caring communication to guide patients confidently through every step of their surgical journey.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Chin is active in clinical research with numerous publications in prominent peer reviewed journals on topics such as bariatric surgery, hernia repair outcomes, surgical education, and surgical technology. He has presented his work at both national and international society meetings. He continues to stay active as member of several surgical societies, including the American College of Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, the American Hernia Society, and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
To make an appointment, call 914-948-1000.
About White Plains Hospital
White Plains Hospital is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System, serving as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley. The Hospital is a 292-bed not-for-profit healthcare organization with the primary mission of providing exceptional acute and preventive medical care to all people who live in, work in or visit Westchester County and its surrounding areas. White Plains Hospital has outpatient medical facilities across Westchester, including multispecialty practices in Armonk, Hawthorne, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Somers, Yonkers and Yorktown Heights; and Scarsdale Medical Group locations in Harrison and Scarsdale.
The Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, and in 2025 received another 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — the highest distinction offered by the federal agency – for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, the Hospital received its third Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a distinction held by only two percent of hospitals in the country. White Plains Hospital has consistently received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades®, and in 2025 was awarded an “A” Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group for the 13th consecutive time.