Mrs. Katarzyna Zolkos, MD

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Get to know Family Practitioner Dr. Katarzyna Zolkos, who treats patients in Ellenton, Florida. 

Dr. Zolkos is a family practitioner serving Ellenton and the surrounding communities through Family & Internal Medicine Associates, PA. A family-owned private practice, Dr. Zolkos and her husband both practice at Family & Internal Medicine Associates, PA. 

Additionally, she is affiliated with Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, the hospital of choice for many families in the Manatee/Sarasota region. Since it opened in September 2004, the hospital has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. The Gold Seal of Approval is recognized across the nation as a symbol of quality that shows the hospital's commitment to meeting certain performance standards. 

Her patients have excellent experiences with her, one stating, “My husband and I have been seeing Dr. Zolkos for several months now. We have nothing but good things to say about her and the office staff. They are caring and courteous each time we visit. I had some alarming test results recently and Dr. Zolkos made sure that each specialist she referred me to would treat me professionally and with kindness. We are very thankful to have found this office.”

In regards to her education, Dr. Zolkos earned her medical degree from Jagiellonian University Krakow in 2002. After relocating to the United States, she completed her family medicine residency with the Oakwood Annapolis Hospital. 

To stay up to date in her field, Dr. Zolkos is board certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a not-for-profit, private organization whose mission is to improve the health of the public through Board Certification, Residency Training, Research, Leadership Development, and promoting the development of the specialty of Family Medicine. 

Family Medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. As a family practitioner, Dr. Zolkos specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, she also puts the focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests, and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.  

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