Dr. Richard Pin Named Executive Chief of Heart & Vascular

We are pleased to announce Dr. Richard Pin’s promotion to Executive Chief of Southcoast Health Heart & Vascular, a role that reflects both a distinguished career and an unwavering commitment to advancing cardiovascular care.

“For more than 10 years, our Vascular Surgery program has thrived under Dr. Pin’s leadership – first as a surgeon and, since 2020, as Chief of Vascular Surgery,” said Dennis La Rock, MD, President of Southcoast Physicians Group, Executive Vice President, Chief Physician Officer at Southcoast Health. “His expansion of minimally invasive procedures has contributed to significant growth of the program, and today his team delivers the highest-caliber surgical care to patients across the region.”

Dr. Pin received his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia, where he graduated first in his class. He completed his general surgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston followed by a fellowship in vascular surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.

In 2024 and 2025, Dr. Pin was included on Newsweek’s List of America’s Best Doctors in the Vascular Surgery category – a testament to his dedication to achieving the best outcomes for his patients. He also serves on the Vascular Value Analysis Committee, assessing and adapting new technologies to elevate our patient care.

“Serving as Chief of Vascular Surgery has been one of the most meaningful chapters of my career, allowing me to work alongside exceptional colleagues, mentor future surgeons, and advance patient care. Stepping into the role of Executive Chief of the Heart & Vascular program is both an honor and a personal milestone,” said Dr. Pin. “I look forward to building on our strong foundation, and working alongside our heart and vascular teams in a shared commitment to collaboration, innovation, and patient-centered care, and leading a program that has made a lasting impact on the patients and communities we serve.”

Dr. Pin will officially assume this position in March 2026, supporting the next chapter in our Heart & Vascular program.

To learn more about Southcoast Health Heart & Vascular, please visit: heart.southcoast.org