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Texas A&M Univ HSC College of Medicine - Medical Education - 2014
John Peter Smith Hospital Tarrant County Hospital District Program - Residency - 2017
John Peter Smith Hospital Sports Medicine Program - Fellowship - 2018
Bio
Dr. Katherine Kester is a board-certified family physician fellowship-trained in primary care sports medicine. Her areas of special interest and focus include medical issues in athletes, joint injuries of the elbow, knee and shoulder, concussion care, and low back pain.
As a primary care sports medicine physician, Dr. Katherine Kester believes that better health leads to better performance — in sports and in life. In addition to her practice, Dr. Kester has served on the medical staff for Texas Christian University, Fort Worth Independent School District Athletics, and as a ringside physician for Golden Gloves Boxing in Fort Worth. She is the medical director of Texas Health Sports Medicine Concussion Center in Plano.
Dr. Kester is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.
Accepted Insurance
= Accepting New Patients
6 Degrees-Fort Worth Firefighters
Aetna Better Health Chip Medicaid
Aetna Better Health Star Plans Medicaid
Aetna Medicare Adv
Aetna TX HealthAetna
Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
American Health Advantage
BCBS Blue Advantage HMO(ACA)
BCBS Blue Choice PPO
BCBS Blue Essentials (HMO Blue)
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS MyBlueHealth
Care N Care Medicare Adv
Cigna Commercial
Cigna Medicare Adv HMO
Cigna Medicare Adv PPO
Cook Childrens Medicaid
Coventry First Health
Galaxy
HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
Humana ChoiceCare Commercial
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Rest Of Texas
Molina Medicaid Chip
Molina Medicaid Star Plans
Molina Medicare Adv
PHCS Multiplan
Parkland HealthFirst Star Plan Medicaid
Parkland KidsFirst Medicaid
ProCare Advantage Medicare HMO
QuickTrip
Self-pay
Superior Medicaid Chip Plans
Superior Medicaid Star Plans
Superior Medicare Adv/Wellcare by Allwell
Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
TriWest (BCBS)
Tricare Humana Military
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
WellPoint Medicaid(Formerly Amerigroup)
WellPoint Medicare Adv(Formerly Amerigroup)
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
Reviews are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. For more information about the survey please visit the About Our Survey page.
Question Breakdown
4.8
Rate provider 0-10
4.8
Recommend this provider office
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.8
Provider explained things clearly
4.8
Provider discussed treatment options
4.8
Provider included you in decisions
4.8
Ease of scheduling appointments
4.8
Ease of contacting
Patient Reviews
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Comments
4.8 out of 5 (81 Ratings, 21 Comments)
4.9
Jan 2024
I felt very comfortable with Dr. Kester. She listened to my concerns and did not seem in a hurry to get me in and out. I did not feel talked down to.
5.0
Jan 2024
It was a pleasure they made my visit very easy and enjoyable
5.0
Jan 2024
I was very impressed by the professionalism in every aspect.
5.0
Jan 2024
Excellent care facility. I appreciated all of it.
5.0
Jan 2024
Polite, informed and professional from beginning to end.
5.0
Jan 2024
Love Dr. Kester and staff
5.0
Jan 2024
Honestly in love with coming this office. Everyone is deeply kind and compassionate, from the front office staff, to the xray techs, to the ATs. Most of all, Dr. Kester is a gem of a human. She is knowledgeable, personable, and compassionate. Do whatever you can to keep your staff for as long as possible - every single person has been incredible. They all deserve raises and significant praise.
5.0
Jan 2024
[...] Everyone was fantastic.
5.0
Jan 2024
Dr Kester has such a great bed-side manner. She and her staff are always so extremely compassionate; even when I'm not feeling my best.
5.0
Jan 2024
Always a great atmosphere with friendly, helpful staff.
5.0
Jan 2024
I received excellent treatment and care. I was listened to, questions were answered.
5.0
Jan 2024
My experience was very positive with Dr. Kester and her staff. She went out of her way to help me. Staff extremely and helpful.
4.7
Dec 2023
LOVE Dr Kester. Wait time not so much
5.0
Dec 2023
Very pleasant experience
5.0
Dec 2023
I will use this provider in the future. She was compassionate to our concerns, she knew what was going on before she entered the room which tells me she completely reviewed our charts before seeing us. She had great recommendations. Very impressive !
5.0
Dec 2023
Dr Kessler very professional and caring
4.8
Dec 2023
The provider was great! She took time to explain the problem and instructions.
5.0
Dec 2023
Excellent bed side manners!
4.0
Nov 2023
It's just fine
4.0
Nov 2023
It's just ok
5.0
Nov 2023
Friendly, appeared to be in no hurry. Listened attentively.