Katherine Marie Kester, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Katherine Marie Kester, MD
Sports Medicine
Family Medicine
Offers Video Visits
2 Locations 1110 Raintree Cir
Ste 100
Allen, TX 75013-5982
Texas Health Orthopedic Specialists
Ste 100
Allen, TX 75013-5982
About Me
Specialties
Sports Medicine
Family Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Allen
Gender
F
Languages
English
Education
John Peter Smith Hospital Sports Medicine Program - Fellowship - 2018
John Peter Smith Hospital Tarrant County Hospital District Program - Residency - 2017
Texas A&M University College of Medicine - Medical Education - 2014
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 comprehensive concussion care, nonsurgical treatment of osteoarthritis, and acute muscular injuries.
As a primary care sports medicine physician, Dr. Katherine Kester believes that better health leads to better performance — in sports and in life. She currently serves on the medical staff for FC Dallas and Collin College, as well as several local high schools. She has previously provided medical coverage for the CONCACAF Gold Cup and She Believes Cups, other international soccer matches, and multiple NCAA Championship events (FCS Football, Basketball, and Gymnastics). She has previously served on the medical staffs for TCU, FWISD, Arlington ISD, National Collegiate Wrestling Championships, and Golden Gloves Boxing.
Dr. Kester is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, Texas Medical Association, 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 Commercial
Aetna MedAdv ESA PPO
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
Cigna Commercial
Cigna Medicare Adv HMO
Cigna Medicare Adv PPO
Cook Childrens Medicaid
First Health (Formerly Coventry)
Galaxy
HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Rest Of Texas
Molina Medicaid Chip
Molina Medicaid Star Plans
Molina Medicare Adv
Parkland HealthFirst Star Plan Medicaid
Parkland KidsFirst Medicaid
PHCS Multiplan
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)
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
WellPoint Medicaid
WellPoint Medicare Adv
Reviews
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Comments
4.9 out of 5 (110 Ratings, 55 Comments)
Aug 2025Excellent bedside manner. Gave recommendations and follow up planAug 2025Everyone was welcoming, kind and friendly. Very attentive, responsive and Informative. They made me very comfortable.Aug 2025This was a great visit with the PA and Dr. Kester 5 stars!!! She explained what was wrong my knees and more - More than the Carrell Clinic did.Aug 2025Excellent experience. I wish I came here first.Aug 2025Outstanding visitAug 2025Doctor Kester is great, very patient and detail oriented medical staff. I really appreciate what she did for me on [...]. Let me have opportunities to consider my future choices. Thanks.Aug 2025Very good experienceAug 2025Good experienceAug 2025Dr. And all staff attentive and involved, very competent and efficient and very personable. I had no waits, all my questions were answered and a treatment plan established promptly. The whole experience was very positive!Aug 2025Good communication, a well-oiled teamAug 2025TOUCH staff was excellent kind and caring to our needs. Very satisfied with the practice of each and everyone.Aug 2025Very good staff and caring and kindAug 2025The staff makes you feel welcome. I had encountered a lot of traffic trying to get to my appointment and updated them on the way, and I was only about 4 minutes late. However, they told me not to worry and take my time. Once I got there, I was in/out like my normal visit, and they were so friendly the whole time. EXCELLENT customer service.Aug 2025Dr Kester was kind, encouraging, and did a great job easing my nerves about the shot.Aug 2025Staff was very helpful and friendly.Aug 2025Everyone in the clinic was very friendlyAug 2025Very goodAug 2025Doctor Kester was very informative about my situation. She explained the MRI and X-RAY in terms that I could understand. We discussed a plan of action.Aug 2025I had a wonderful experience and my foot is feeling much better after the care I received.Aug 2025Very goodAug 2025Very good experienceAug 2025Offered multiple option for treatment. Expressed treatments clear .Aug 2025Very thorough exam and x-rays. Explanation concerning my issue made perfect sense to me.Aug 2025SeamlessJul 2025Very good stress freeJul 2025My experience with the entire staff was excellent. From check-in to departure, each visit was a pleasure due to the kindness and professionalism of the team. Dr. Kester is top notch in her approach to treatment and communication!Jul 2025See previous comments! This facility clearly works on a team effort! I'd highly recommend this team to anyone needing orthopedic assistance.Jul 2025The doctor was very concerned about my pain level. She explained the different procedures that can be used to ease my pain and possibly correct it.Jul 2025All very goodJul 2025I was impressed by the amount of time that Dr. Kester spent educating me on possible treatment options. So knowledgeable and compassionate-this is what a Dr. Should be like!Jul 2025Done great care on my knee she is the best .Jul 2025Very nice and caring, patient with me .Jul 2025Very good experience. Dr. Kesters explanation of my hip pain and the cause was perfect. She made it easy for me to understand why I had the pain and what was causing it.Jun 2025Dr. Kester and her staff are awesome. I have actually already given her name to another friend. I appreciate how she listens (and her PA did the same) to the issues, then walked through the possible treatment options, and helped me to come to a decision based on those options.Jun 2025Very caring and understandingJun 2025Thanks for the excellent service.Jun 2025All excellent, thank you very much.Jun 2025Perfect care.Jun 2025Answered all my questions with patience.Jun 2025Awesome staff!Jun 2025Very kind and exhibited care and genuine patience.Jun 2025Communicated my fears and concerns wellMay 2025Dr. Kester was engaged, friendly, and very knowledgeable with all the topics regarding my reason for seeing her.May 2025Very good staffMay 2025Everyone was very patient and made sure everything was well understood.May 2025Everyone at this office is so friendly and caring - love this office!May 2025I did recommend this office to another family member who went and had the same great experience - but for a different issue. Very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful!May 2025Competent, respectful and kindnessMay 2025Great team.May 2025My Doctor and my nurses are very nice people. They are also answered all my questions about my condition. Thank you so much!May 2025They are all kind and accommodating;)May 2025She's great. [...]May 2025I am extremely satisfied.May 2025The Doctor answered all the questions I have and guided me from all the doubts and concerns I had. It was a very well worth my visit.May 2025Arrived early for my appointment and was able to get in earlier than the time scheduled. Awesome staff.