Meet Dr. Miral Amin
Dr. Amin earned her medical degree from Pramukh Swami Medical College in Gujarat, India, before completing a residency in general surgery from North Oakland Medical Center and St. Joseph Mercy Oakland. She proceeded to complete a Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship at Emory University, GA and a second fellowship in Aesthetic Oncoplastic Breast Surgery at Northern Westchester Hospital, NY.
“Patients are often overwhelmed upon getting their diagnosis. The doctor plays a big role in making the patient feel secure, comfortable, and confident with the healing process,” says Dr. Amin.
During medical school, Dr. Amin was drawn to surgery because of its challenges and rewards. She considers developing strong connections with patients and their families to be a privilege and enjoys helping through the cancer journey.
She believes that the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust and understanding.
Dr. Amin is interested in clinical research. Her interests include oncoplastic surgery of the breast, management of the axilla in breast cancer, shared decision making in breast cancer, patient education, the influence of nutrition and supplements, physical therapy and other rehabilitative services, and the use of integrative medicine in improving outcomes for breast cancer patients. Her work has been published in such renowned publications as Annals of Surgical Oncology and Cancer. Dr. Amin is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Breast Surgeons, and the Society of Surgical Oncology. She has served on committees for Society of Surgical Oncology and American Society of Breast Surgeons.
In her spare time, Dr. Amin enjoys spending time with her family, trying new restaurants and painting. To stay fit, Dr. Amin enjoys doing yoga.
Bio
Specialties
Breast Surgery
Surgical Breast Oncology
EDUCATION:
Medical school:
Pramukh Swami Medical College, Gujarat, India
Residency:
General Surgery internship - North Oakland Medical Center, Pontiac, MI
General Surgery residency - St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital, Pontiac, MI
Fellowship:
Surgical Breast Oncology – Emory University School of Medicine/ Avon Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center at Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA
Aesthetic Surgical Breast Oncology – The Institute of Aesthetic Surgery and Medicine, Northern Westchester Hospital, Mt. Kisco, NY
Certifications
Surgery - American Board of Surgery
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Work Experience
Midwestern Regional Medical Center (City of Hope formerly Cancer Treatment Centers of America), Zion, IL 2013- 2022
Acclaim Physician Group, Fort Worth, Texas 2022-2023
Venus Breast Center, Southlake, TX 2023- present
Hospital Affiliation
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Southlake
- Methodist Southlake Hospital
Publications
1. Gabriel EM, Chen KT, Amin M, Craufurd Auer RA, Bello RJ, Berman RS, Hayden P, Herrick-Reynolds K, King TA, Konstantinidis IT, Laraia K, Mann GN, Morris C, Pameijer C, Sharma R, Tsoulfas G, Wang JJ, Hwang ES. Surgical Oncologists for Sustainability: A Statement from the SSO Surgical Oncologists for Sustainability Committee. Ann Surg Oncol. 2026 Mar;33(3):2443-2455. doi: 10.1245/s10434-025-18711-w. Epub 2025 Nov 11.
2. Singh P, Agnese DM, Amin M,Barrio AV, van den Bruele AB, Burke EE, Danforth DN Jr, Dirbas FM, Eladoumikdachi F, Fayanju OM, Kantor O, Kumar S, Lee MC, Matsen C, Nguyen TT, Ozmen T, Park KU, Plichta JK, Reyna C, Showalter SL, Styblo T, Tranakas N, Weiss A, Woodfin A, Laronga C, Boughey JC. Society of Surgical Oncology Breast Disease Site Working Group Statement on Bilateral Risk-Reducing Mastectomy: Indications, Outcomes, and Risks. Ann Surg Oncol. 2025 Feb;32(2):899-911. doi: 10.1245/s10434-024-16484-2. Epub 2024 Nov 13. PMID: 39538100.
3. Park KU, Showalter SL, Dirbas FM; Society of Surgical Oncology Breast Disease Site Work Group. Surgical Perspectives on the Updated ASTRO Guideline on Partial Breast Irradiation for Breast Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol. 2024 Sep;31(9):5483-5486. doi: 10.1245/s10434-024-15639-5. Epub 2024 Jul 13. PMID: 39003374.
4. Botty van den Bruele A, Weiss A; Society of Surgical Oncology Breast Disease Site Work Group. Updated Guidelines on When to Consider Germline Testing for Patients with Breast Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol. 2024 Sep;31(9):5479-5482. doi: 10.1245/s10434-024-15638-6. Epub 2024 Jul 5. PMID: 38969855.
5. Singh P, Agnese D, Amin M, Barrio AV, Botty Van den Bruele A, Burke E, Danforth DN Jr, Dirbas FM, Eladoumikdachi F, Kantor O, Kumar S, Lee MC, Matsen C, Nguyen TT, Ozmen T, Park KU, Plichta JK, Reyna C, Showalter SL, Styblo T, Tranakas N, Weiss A, Laronga C, Boughey J. Society of Surgical Oncology Breast Disease Site Working Group Statement on Contralateral Mastectomy: Indications, Outcomes, and Risks. Ann Surg Oncol. 2024 Apr;31(4):2212-2223. doi: 10.1245/s10434-024-14893-x. Epub 2024 Jan 23. PMID: 38261126.
6. Basu M, Linebarger J, Gabram S, Patterson S, Amin M, Ward K. The Effect of Nurse Navigation on Timeliness of Breast Cancer Care at an Academic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Cancer. 2013 Jul 15;119(14):2524-2530. Epub 2013 Apr 12.
7. Amin M, Gabram S, Bumpers H, Landry J, Jani AB, Diaz R, Rizzo M. Feasibility of Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation in a Large Inner-City Public Hospital. Ann Surg Oncol. 2012 Dec;19(13):4094-4098. Epub 2012 Jun 2.
8. Amin M, Liquette E, Braddock A, Robinson R. Rare Complication after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Archives of Surgery. 2011 Apr;146(4):485-486.
9. Akkary E, Cramer T, Patel M,Kanthimathinarthan V, Phan T. Superior Mesenteric Aneurysm, an Uncommon Disease with Potentially Serious Complications. Accepted in Surgical Rounds.
10. Gazayerli M, Adair J, Harvey K, Mahmood A, Patel M, Al-Najjar R. Gastric Band Technique. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2007 Sep-Oct;3(5):564.