Division of Hospital Medicine

Department: Internal Medicine

Email: sarika.modi@vcuhealth.org

Sarika (Ari) Modi was born and raised in Alabama. He completed an undergraduate degree in Biology and Religion at the University of Georgia and moved back to Birmingham to complete an MD at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He came to Richmond, VA for his residency and fell in love with the city and the program. He is now an academic hospitalist at VCU where he enjoys teaching on wards, the procedure team and other hospital settings. Ari’s academic work focuses on addressing patient factors that influence health outcomes and understanding communities, particularly in low resource areas. He has led global health trips and worked with free clinics since his time as an undergraduate. He currently serves as the Associate Program Director for Patient-Centered & Community Health and leads the curriculum and programming efforts in these areas.

Ari is a proud second generation immigrant. He and his partner enjoy the breweries and food scene around Richmond. He spends his time hiking, reading, practicing yoga and playing with his three dogs.

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