Katherine A. Snyder, JD, MSN, ARNP, CDE
Credential line: JD, MSN, ARNP, CDE
A rare blend of medical and legal expertise, in service of your whole-person health.
Katherine “Kathy” Snyder is a board-certified adult and gerontology nurse practitioner at Dr. B’s Naples, FL practice. She pairs nearly five decades of clinical experience with certifications in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and diabetes education, plus an earlier career practicing law on behalf of patients. Her focus is straightforward: evidence-based, whole-person care.
What Does Katherine Snyder Specialize In?
Kathy specializes in adult and gerontology primary care, with added focus on hormone health and diabetes management. She helps patients with hormone optimization, chronic and metabolic conditions, endocrine health, and senior care, blending core primary-care medicine with the integrative, whole-person approach that defines Dr. B’s practice.
Her areas of focus include:
- Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy
- Diabetes education and metabolic health
- Adult and gerontology primary care
- Endocrinology and family medicine
- Senior care, including care for homebound patients
Education and Credentials
Kathy’s training bridges medicine and law:
- MSN, University of Pennsylvania
- BSN, University of Maryland
- JD, University of Baltimore
- Board-certified adult and gerontology primary care nurse practitioner
- Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
- Certified in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy
Before moving fully into healthcare, Kathy practiced law advocating for patient rights. That legal grounding still shapes how she educates patients and protects their interests.
A Career Built on Decades at the Bedside
Kathy’s medical career began in critical care nursing in 1975 in Annapolis, Maryland. Since then, she has worked across family medicine, endocrinology, and senior care, including home visits to homebound patients and substance abuse treatment with Hazelden Betty Ford.
She relocated to Naples in 2015 and has stayed committed to evidence-based medicine, whole-person wellness, and patient education throughout her career.
How Kathy Approaches Care
Kathy treats the whole person, not just the chart. She takes time to understand your history, your goals, and the daily realities that shape your health, then builds a plan around them.
That approach fits Dr. B’s practice, where primary care, hormone therapy, and metabolic health work together instead of in silos. Whether you are managing a chronic condition, navigating hormone changes, or simply trying to feel like yourself again, Kathy meets you where you are.
Schedule With Kathy in Naples
Ready to work with a provider who brings decades of experience and a whole-person approach to your care? Request an appointment with Kathy today.
