Dr. Burress was born in Winter Park, Florida and is a third-generation Central Floridian. He attended the University of Central Florida where he obtained simultaneous double degrees in biology and psychology while working for a neuropsychologist doing clinical bio- and neurofeedback treatments. After graduation, he attended Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in North Miami Beach. He completed a rotating internship at Suncoast Hospital in Largo, Florida, and then a residency in Family Medicine at Florida Hospital East Orlando, which included training at both Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic. Subsequently, he became double board-certified in Family Medicine and Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. He is currently pursuing a third board certification in Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine.