Katherine I. Rast, MD

Education:

• Family Medicine Residency Program, St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, Syracuse, NY
• M.D., Ross University School of Medicine, Portsmouth, Dominica
• Health Sciences Post Baccalaureate Program, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA 
• B.S. Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

Work Experience:

• Family Physician, Thompson Hospital's Lima Family Practice, Lima, NY
• Medical Assistant, Highland Family Medicine, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 2006-2009
• Global Health Program, Medical Brigade, University of Rochester, Department of Family Medicine, San Jose, Honduras, 5/2006

Professional Memberships:

• American Academy of Family Physicians
• New York State Academy of Family Physicians
• Medical Society of the State of New York
• Order of the Engineer and the Biomedical Engineering Society

Certification:

• Board Certified in Family Medicine 

Dr. Rast was raised in the Finger Lakes region and is ecstatic to be putting down roots back home. She has a special interest in preventive care, nutrition, sports medicine and continuity of care. Aside from professional endeavors, she can be found trail running, hiking, skiing, practicing yoga or exploring the great outdoors with her husband and two dogs.