Dominic J. Roca, MD

Medical Director of Sleep Medicine

4.8 / 5 | 84 ratings

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Stamford Health Medical Group Pulmonary

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29 Hospital Plz
Ste 505
Stamford, CT 06902
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Main: 203.348.2437
Fax: 203.276.7243

Stamford Health Medical Group Sleep Center

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One Hospital Plz
Stamford, CT 06904
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Main: 203.276.2300
Fax: 203.276.2364

About Me

Dr. Roca did all his training at busy city hospitals such as Kings County in Brooklyn, Bellevue Hospital in NYC and Boston City Hospital. As a result, there are few diseases that he has not seen. He has expertise in a number of related fields such as allergy, immunology, pulmonary, critical care and sleep. His training in pediatric allergy and sleep medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital provides him with expertise in the management of pediatric patients. A PhD in neuropharmacology provides him with the ability to analyze the latest research. All together, his training enables him to approach medical problems from different perspectives. He has won numerous teaching awards and has been selected by his peers as an exemplary physician. Dr. Roca has also been named a “Top Doctor” multiple times by Castle Connolly, New York Magazine and Connecticut Magazine. Despite all this, he still feels his patients continue to teach him, and he considers caring for them a tremendous honor.
  • Specialties

    Specialties

    Allergy and Immunology
    Critical Care Medicine
    Internal Medicine
    Pulmonary Disease
    Sleep Medicine

    Special Interests

    Allergies & Immunodeficiency
    Chronic Respiratory Failure and Difficult to Control Asthma
    Insomnia
    Interstitial Lung Disease
    Narcolepsy
    Pediatric Sleep Problems
    Restless Legs
    Teenage Sleep Problems

    Languages

    English

  • Education & Training

    Medical School

    SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn

    Residency

    Bellevue Hospital Center

    Fellowship

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-West Campus ,Boston University Medical Center

  • Board Certifications & Affiliations

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Allergy & Immunology - Allergy & Immunology
    American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine

    Affiliations

    American Medical Association
    American Thoracic Society
    American College of Chest Physicians
    American Academy of Sleep Medicine
    American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
    American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

Patient Reviews & Comments

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All patient satisfaction ratings are submitted by patients who have confirmed email addresses. After their visit, these patients receive a survey within a few days. They complete the survey online, providing feedback on specific aspects of their care. We use this feedback to improve our services and ensure each patient has an exceptional experience. To respect our patients' time, we only send out surveys once every 90 days, regardless of how many times they visit the clinic.

4.8 / 5 | 84 ratings | & 7 patient comments

Most Recent Comments

10/20/2024

"Dr. Roca is the very best doctor. He takes lots of time to answer any questions I may have, and always goes above and beyond."


10/19/2024

"Dr Roca is very caring and will follow up as needed. He shows great concern and care for his patients and it makes me feel that I am taken care of. Makes me feel safe"


Insurance Accepted

The below is a list of all insurance plans generally accepted by Stamford Health Medical Group. Please be sure to confirm insurance coverage and the provider's participation with your specific plan before scheduling your appointment.

¹ Including Medicare; excluding Aetna Premier Network
² Including Mediblue, CT Health Exchange Plans and a limited number of Empire BCBS plans; excluding BlueCare Prime
³ Including Medicare, Compass and CT Health Exchange Plans; excluding Individual Value Plan
⁴ Including Medicare

Published Work

Roca D.J., Schiller G.D. and Farb D.H. Chronic caffeine or theophylline exposure reduces GABA/benzodiazepine receptor site interactions. Mol. Pharmacol. 33: 481 - 5 (1988).

Roca D.J., Rozenberg I., Farrant M. and Farb D.H. Chronic agonist exposure induces down-regulation and allosteric uncoupling of the GABA/benzodiazepine receptor complex. Mol. Pharmacol. 37: 37 - 43 (1990).

Roca D.J., Schiller G.D., Friedman L.K., Rozenberg I., Gibbs T.T. and Farb D.H. GABAA receptor regulation in culture: altered allosteric interactions following prolonged exposure to benzodiazepines, barbiturates and methylxanthines. Mol. Pharmacol. 37: 710 - 9 (1990).

Montpied P., Ginns E.I., Martin B.M., Roca D., Farb D.H. and Paul S.M. GABA induces a receptor-mediated reduction in GABAA receptor a subunit messenger RNAs in embryonic chick neurons in culture. J. Biol. Chem. 266:6011 - 6014 (1991).

Means T., Pavlovich R., Roca D., Vermeulen M. and Fenton M. Activation of TNF- transcription utilizes distinct MAP kinase pathways in different macrophage populations. J. Leukocyte Bio. (2000).

If You Are in Need of Emergency Care, Call 911.

The majority of the physicians on the Stamford Hospital Medical Staff are not employees or agents of the Hospital. They are independent practitioners who have been granted the privilege of using the Hospital's facilities for the care and treatment of their patients. This includes, but is not limited to, emergency department physicians, anesthesiologists, radiologists, surgeons, cardiologists, obstetricians, pathologists and other consultants who may treat patients.

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