Bio

Dr. Modica is a native New Orleanian who has stayed close to his roots for most of his life. A Jesuit High School graduate, he studied biological engineering at LSU in Baton Rouge. After returning to New Orleans to complete medical school, he stayed at LSUHSC for his residency and then served as chief resident in 2017-2018. Following his chief year, he jumped at the opportunity to remain on the LSU faculty to continue clinical education of students and residents primarily at the bedside as a hospitalist at Touro Infirmary in Uptown New Orleans. Dr. Modica is board certified in Internal Medicine and has particular interest in resident education, problem recognition, and point-of-care ultrasound.