Just like the rest of us, surgeons rely on the small rituals and routines that keep the day steady, the mind clear, and energy moving forward.
In our series, Routine Procedures, we take a closer look at the daily habits—from breakfast choices to favorite shoes—that shape how our surgeons show up, treat, operate, plan, and keep going day after day.
The Routines
Roshni Rao, MD
Early riser, no-snoozer. Dr. Rao’s routine is simple, steady, and rooted in care, from coffee at dawn to being there as her patients fall asleep before surgery.
Abraham Krikhely, MD
Pre-dawn alarms, coffee-only mornings, and a pair of Crocs that have seen countless hours in the OR—Dr. Krikhely brings steadiness to every part of his day.
John Chabot, MD
Homemade breakfast bars without sugar, Merrells in the OR, and a garden that requires daily intent, a routine rooted in patience, first.