About
Dr. Kate Pressman brings more than 20 years of medical experience to Sarasota Personal Medicine. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Rutgers University in New Jersey and completed both her medical training and residency at Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine, formerly known as UMDNJ. She holds board certification in family medicine.
Dr. Pressman began her career as an outpatient physician before transitioning to hospital medicine. She most recently spent eight years as a hospitalist at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. In 2021, she earned the Physician EXCEL honor, the top recognition for professional excellence, integrity, and compassion at the institution. That award reflected her consistent delivery of expert communication and care that went above and beyond for patients. She emigrated from St. Petersburg, Russia, at age 16, later establishing herself in New Jersey before making Sarasota her home for the past 14 years. Her husband Eric is a local cardiologist. She is passionate about fitness and preventive health, and she incorporates daily CrossFit training into her own life.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Rutgers University (Phi Beta Kappa)
Medical School
Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine (formerly UMDNJ), New Jersey
Residency
Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine (formerly UMDNJ), New Jersey
Certifications
Languages
English, Russian
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Pressman right for?
Dr. Pressman suits patients across a wide age range who want a physician with both outpatient and acute care depth. Her hospitalist background makes her particularly well-suited for patients who manage complex or unpredictable conditions. Patients focused on preventive health and long-term wellness planning will connect with her personal commitment to fitness and proactive care. She works well with patients who value compassionate listening and clear communication as the foundation of their care relationship.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Pressman treats complex medical conditions, chronic diseases, acute care concerns, and preventive health. Her background spans both outpatient and hospital-based medicine, giving her a broad clinical range across family medicine and internal medicine.
Yes. Dr. Pressman holds board certification in family medicine. She completed her medical training and residency at Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine in New Jersey, formerly known as UMDNJ.
Dr. Pressman has practiced medicine for more than 20 years. She began as an outpatient physician, then spent eight years as a hospitalist at Sarasota Memorial Hospital before joining Sarasota Personal Medicine.
Yes. In 2021, Dr. Pressman earned the Physician EXCEL honor at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. The award recognized her professional excellence, integrity, and compassion, specifically for delivering outstanding communication and care that consistently exceeded expectations.
Dr. Pressman centers her care on compassionate listening and open communication. She builds personalized treatment plans for each patient and focuses on empowering patients to take an active role in their own health and wellness goals.
Yes. Dr. Pressman spent eight years as a hospitalist at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, where she managed acute and complex conditions daily. That experience gives her strong clinical fluency in navigating serious or sudden medical situations.
Yes. Preventive health is a central part of Dr. Pressman's clinical philosophy and her personal life. She prioritizes proactive wellness planning for her patients and maintains her own commitment to fitness through daily CrossFit training.
Dr. Pressman has lived in Sarasota for 14 years. Her husband Eric is a local cardiologist, and together they have built deep roots in the Sarasota medical community.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026