{"id":61194,"date":"2026-04-13T12:13:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T16:13:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/?p=61194"},"modified":"2026-04-13T12:13:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T16:13:53","slug":"cardiologist-ben-ruth-09-receives-prized-golden-stethoscope-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2026\/cardiologist-ben-ruth-09-receives-prized-golden-stethoscope-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiologist Ben Ruth \u201909 receives prized Golden Stethoscope Award"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>Award is considered \u201cone of the highest honors a Sentara RMH physician can receive\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Ben Ruth \u201909<\/strong>, a noninvasive cardiologist with Sentara Cardiology Specialists in Harrisonburg, received the 2026 Golden Stethoscope Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ruth was selected from 43 nominees and more than 400 physicians on the Sentara RMH Medical Center staff to receive the award. Now in its 18th year, nomination for the annual award is \u201cone of the highest honors a Sentara RMH physician can receive,\u201d according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sentara.com\/aboutus\/news\/articles\/sentara-rmh-cardiologist-2026-golden-stethoscope\">release<\/a> sent by Sentara Health on April 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am truly honored to receive this award,\u201d Ruth said in the release, \u201cespecially knowing it comes from colleagues I respect and collaborate with every day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Golden Stethoscope Award is announced each year on National Doctors\u2019 Day (March 30) and recognizes outstanding physicians who demonstrate excellence in patient care, customer service, communication, and teamwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8216;91短视频 helped prepare me&#8217;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally from the Philadelphia area, Ruth came to the Shenandoah Valley to attend 91短视频 and graduated with a degree in biology and a minor in math. \u201cIt\u2019s here that I met my wife (<strong>Laura Ruth \u201909) <\/strong>and I really grew to love this area,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/59156709001\/default_default\/index.html?videoId=6271329228001\">he has said<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c91短视频 helped prepare me with the empathy, integrity, and the clinical skills that my patients need,\u201d he said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/g95AHZH2WEQ?si=N6hpX_jdb54G8OTN&amp;t=10\">video for 91短视频<\/a> last summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After graduating from 91短视频, Ruth earned his doctor of medicine from Pennsylvania State College of Medicine (Hershey, Pennsylvania) in 2015. He completed his residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in general cardiology at the University of Virginia Health System. He joined the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sentara.com\/find-a-doctor-or-provider\/Ruth-Benjamin-137372\">medical staff<\/a> at Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg in August 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treats patients with compassion and humility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Sentara, Ruth specializes in advanced imaging and preventive cardiology. His patients not only enjoy his professionalism, the release says, but also his warm, friendly demeanor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Colleagues noted in their nominations that Ruth is a highly skilled, compassionate physician who provides exceptional, patient-centered care. He is known for listening carefully, communicating clearly, and going above and beyond to ensure patients feel respected, understood, and well cared for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDr. Ruth brings a combination of clinical and imaging skills, compassion, and humility to every patient encounter,\u201d <strong>Dr. Brad Rash<\/strong>, medical director of Sentara Cardiology Specialists, said in the release. \u201cHe is also an exceptional colleague and resource for our cardiology team. This recognition is well-deserved and a fitting tribute to the positive impact he has on the community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDr. Ruth earned that recognition through consistent excellence,\u201d <strong>Dr. Robert Garwood<\/strong>, vice president and market chief medical officer at Sentara RMH Medical Center, said in the release. \u201cHe keeps his team well-informed, fosters a collaborative environment, and serves as an exceptional mentor. 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