Domenic Angelo Sica MD

Domenic A Sica's character is so multifaceted that a single perspective cannot do him justice, but his devotion to patient care is overarching. “Dr. Sica is a brilliant physician who has the ability to work up and care for the most severely ill patients,” explains Harold Young, M.D., Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery. “He is compassionate and has a vast clinical background. Dr. Sica also brings the very best in medicine to any patient that he cares for.” Recognized as one of the top nephrologists in the area by Richmond Magazine, Dr. Sica directs the Hypertension Clinic at VCUHS and works closely with free-standing clinics and health care providers in the greater Richmond area to provide both education and quality health care in the area of hypertension.

Dr. Sica also has been involved in countless service and leadership roles in nephrology, clinical pharmacology, and hypertension organizations, currently is on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Hypertension and is a sought-after speaker at national and international meetings. He is the recipient of numerous awards for his clinical skills including the Distinguished Clinical Care award from the VCU Department of Medicine, the inaugural Master Clinician Award from the International Society of Hypertension in Blacks, and the inaugural Marvin Moser Award from the American Society of Hypertension, an award given to a clinician who has provided outstanding service in the hypertension community inpatient care, scholarly activity, and research. Recipient of several Best Teaching Attending Awards, he also is dedicated to educating the next generation of scientists. “He always finds the time to selflessly mentor house staff,” wrote one colleague, “and is especially giving of his time and experience to junior faculty, encouraging their growth both as clinicians and scientists.”

“Dr. Sica is formed in the mold of the old school ‘triple threat’ of academics: an extremely well accomplished and recognized scientist, clinician, and educator,” another colleague explained. “He is a dedicated scientist and clinician who is always giving back to his community. He is a true role model and an excellent ambassador both locally and nationally for our university.”