Katherine Marie Kester, MD Sports Medicine, Family Medicinein Allen, TX
Texas Health Orthopedic Specialists
1110 Raintree Cir, Ste 100 Allen, TX 75013
About Me
Specialties
Sports Medicine
Family Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Allen
Gender
Female
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.
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
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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 Choice PPO
BCBS Blue Essentials (HMO Blue)
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS MyBlueHealth
Cigna Commercial
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)
Tricare West
TriWest VA (BCBS)
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
WellPoint Medicaid
WellPoint Medicare Adv
Reviews
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Question Breakdown
4.9Rate provider 0-104.9Recommend this provider office5.0Provider showed concern4.9Provider explained things clearly4.9Provider discussed treatment options4.9Provider included you in decisions4.9Ease of scheduling appointments4.9Ease of contacting
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Comments
4.9 out of 5
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54 comments
5.0
May 23, 2026
Good Experience!
5.0
May 23, 2026
Really good experience!
5.0
May 23, 2026
I couldn't be happier with the medical ream and rest of the staff to give the best possible care while being so friendly. I really appreciate the friendliness. Smiles and warm welcomes are very inviting.
5.0
May 23, 2026
Dr. Kester and her associates were amazing. They check all the boxes. They are friendly; this is important. (Unfriendly doctors make the visit uncomfortable and less likely I will ask questions, which was not the case with this visit). They listen. They explain. They care. It is obvious they are more concerned about my health than about excessive treatment for for the wrong reasons. I have complete trust in this team for my medical care.
5.0
May 21, 2026
Dr Kester was very helpful and understood my concerns. Showed compassion and empathy. She's great!
Map & Directions
Texas Health Orthopedic Specialists
1110 Raintree Cir, Ste 100 Allen, TX 75013
Fax
214-383-9886