Katherine Marie Kester, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Katherine Marie Kester, MD
Sports Medicine
Family Medicine
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.
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4.9 out of 5 (96 Ratings, 36 Comments)
Jan 2026Caring and understanding always! The best!Jan 2026Dr. Katherine Kester and her entire staff are fantastic!Jan 2026Dr Kester is great. She listens and explains the situation. Then offers treatment suggestions. Her assistants are great too.Jan 2026I was extremely impressed with the entire office and especially Dr. Kester. She was very personable, knowledgeable, direct and kind.Jan 2026Very attentive to listen to my concernsJan 2026Clearly a strong team.Jan 2026This visit exceeded all expectations.Dec 2025From scheduling to x-ray and physician visit, they know how to run a smooth patient experience.Dec 2025My visit was top notch. I would recommend this practice/Dr. Kester to friends & family. Their scheduling process is a quick turn around / they are very responsive.Dec 2025Everyone was cheerful, helpful, and attentive.Dec 2025Dr Kester and crew have always impressed us with their competence and compassion. I've been taking my kids to this practice for years, so when I needed help myself, they were my first and only thought.Dec 2025Very knowledgeable. Very caring. Laid out my treatment options clearly.Dec 2025First provider than I can remember that actually brought me to the exam room EARLY!Dec 2025Dr and staff are the best!Nov 2025All employes were niceNov 2025Good.Nov 2025My experience was very good.Nov 2025The staff is the best! Better than Carrell clinic.Nov 2025Dr Kester and her assistant are the best! The listen and don't rush through the appointment and it's appreciated very much!Nov 2025Great experience! My bursitis is much better after the shotNov 2025Dr. Kester provided the best care and her assistant was great. I'll definitely recommend this doctor to my friends and family.Nov 2025Dr. Kester was fantastic! Her communication and ability to act as an informed and caring human was really top notch!Nov 2025Doctors, assistants, office personnel are all caring and professional. Took time to listen and were not in a hurry!Oct 2025Dr Kester was thorough, listened carefully to my questions and answered each with patience and insight.Oct 2025Dr. Kester is a wonderful physician! She listens to everything I say and responds with understanding and compassionOct 2025Excellent Dr and staff...comfort to have her as part of the Health professionals taking care of me. Excellent listening skills and explanation of my options for my problem. Will not hesitate to see her again if my problem gets worse.Oct 2025Great staff, very thoughtful.Oct 2025I really like her, and would go back if needed.Oct 2025Dr. Kester Is very professional, knowledgeable, and possesses great communication skills. She explains everything and makes sure you understand it.Oct 2025Entire staff functioned as a team.Oct 2025Very patent-centric, good listener, Ample opportunities for questions. Best of all, good sense of humor!Oct 2025Excellent communicator!Oct 2025Dr Kester was very friendly, listened carefully and answered all my questions.Oct 2025Great explanations as to procedures and options.Oct 2025Each person who came in left communications for the next staff member.Oct 2025Very thorough on both assessing and explaining the situation.