Dr. Benjamin SciricaMD

Dr. Scirica specializes in cardio-metabolic disease, including hypertension, lipid disorders, coronary heart disease, diabetes, heart failure, and obesity. He brings national-level expertise across this range of conditions. His training in both internal medicine and cardiovascular medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital gives him a broad foundation for managing complex cases.

Dr. Scirica holds fellowship status in the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, and the European Society of Cardiology. These fellowships reflect his standing as a recognized expert in cardiology and cardiovascular medicine.

Dr. Scirica earned his MD at Harvard Medical School and completed his internal medicine and cardiovascular medicine training at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He also holds a Master of Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health.

Yes, Dr. Scirica is an active researcher and has co-authored more than 100 peer-reviewed articles. He serves as an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. His research informs his clinical approach to cardio-metabolic disease.

Dr. Scirica grounds his clinical practice in current research and evidence-based medicine. He takes a comprehensive view of cardiovascular risk, addressing metabolic factors like diabetes and lipid management alongside heart disease. His public health training reinforces a preventive orientation in his patient care.

Yes, preventive medicine is a core part of Dr. Scirica's clinical focus. He addresses cardiovascular risk factors proactively, including hypertension, lipids, and metabolic health. Patients who want to reduce their long-term heart disease risk benefit from his combined cardiology and public health background.

Dr. Scirica holds his hospital appointment at Brigham and Women's Hospital, where he works as a staff cardiologist. He also maintains a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School as an Associate Professor of Medicine.