About
Dr. Steven Fineman founded Sarasota Personal Medicine with a clear vision: every patient deserves genuine time, direct access, and a physician who knows them well. He earned his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from Indiana University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. He then attended Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and earned induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.
Dr. Fineman completed his internal medicine residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital under a Harvard Medical School appointment. He pursued a two-year nephrology fellowship at Emory University, then added a third year of nephrology transplant training at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. He holds board certification in both internal medicine and nephrology. At Sarasota Memorial Hospital, he currently serves on the credentials committee and previously chaired the department of medicine. He has called Sarasota home for more than 20 years. Outside of medicine, he enjoys bicycling, staying active, and landscape photography from his travels.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Indiana University, B.S. Biochemistry (Phi Beta Kappa)
Medical School
Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA (Magna Cum Laude, Alpha Omega Alpha)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital (Harvard Medical School appointment)
Fellowship
Nephrology, Emory University; additional nephrology transplant training, University of Alabama in Birmingham
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Fineman right for?
Dr. Fineman suits adults managing complex or chronic medical conditions who want a physician with subspecialty depth. His dual board certification in internal medicine and nephrology makes him especially well-matched for patients with kidney-related concerns. Patients who value a long-term relationship with a physician who knows their full medical history will find his approach a strong fit. He also serves as a trusted navigator for those who need careful coordination across multiple specialists.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Fineman treats a broad range of internal medicine conditions alongside nephrology-specific concerns. His dual board certification allows him to manage chronic diseases, acute medical conditions, and kidney-related issues within the same practice. He also provides comprehensive preventive care and annual executive physicals.
Yes. Dr. Fineman holds board certification in both internal medicine and nephrology. He completed subspecialty fellowship training at Emory University and the University of Alabama in Birmingham before establishing his Sarasota practice.
Dr. Fineman attended Emory University School of Medicine, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He then completed his internal medicine residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital with a Harvard Medical School appointment. He pursued nephrology fellowship training at Emory and additional transplant nephrology training at the University of Alabama in Birmingham.
Yes. Dr. Fineman holds credentials at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. When a patient requires hospitalization, he manages their inpatient care directly, including daily visits and family consultations throughout the hospital stay.
Dr. Fineman has lived and practiced in Sarasota for more than 20 years. He founded Sarasota Personal Medicine to build a practice rooted in long-term patient relationships and individualized care.
Dr. Fineman believes every patient deserves a physician who acts as a true advocate. He approaches each relationship with a focus on proactive, personalized management. His goal is for patients to have peace of mind knowing someone deeply familiar with their health is guiding every medical decision.
Yes. Dr. Fineman coordinates referrals with both local and out-of-state specialists. He researches options, connects patients with leading providers, and stays actively involved throughout the specialist relationship to ensure continuity of care.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026