Katherine Marie Kester, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Katherine Marie Kester, MD
Sports Medicine
Family Medicine
Offers Video Visits
Texas Health Orthopedic Specialists 1110 Raintree Cir,
Ste 100
Allen, TX 75013-5982
Ste 100
Allen, TX 75013-5982
About Me
Specialties
Sports Medicine
Family Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Allen
Gender
F
Age
35
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 Univ HSC 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 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.
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
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Aetna Medicare Adv
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Amerigroup Medicaid
Amerigroup Medicare Adv
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BCBS Blue Choice PPO
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BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
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Care N Care Medicare Adv
Cigna Commercial
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Cigna Medicare Adv PPO
City of Euless
Cook Childrens Medicaid
Coventry First Health
Galaxy
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Humana ChoiceCare Commercial
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
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Medicare Railroad
Medicare Rest Of Texas
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Molina Medicare Adv
PHCS Multiplan
ProCare Advantage Medicare HMO
QuickTrip
Self-pay
Superior Medicaid Chip Plans
Superior Medicaid Star Plans
Superior Medicare Adv/Wellcare by Allwell
Texas Independent Health Plan (TIHP)
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Tricare Humana Military
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UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
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Reviews
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Comments
4.8 out of 5 (104 Ratings, 11 Comments)
Mar 2023Very impressedMar 2023ExcellentMar 2023The doctor was patient and kind. She described all her worries about my condition and took the time to explain our next steps for my care. I'm very appreciativeMar 2023Good, very knowledgeableMar 2023I love Dr Kester! She is always 100% prepared to discuss the current status of my issues. She listens, she is knowledgeable and she offers "next step" suggestions. She orders scans and tests quickly and efficiently, when necessaryMar 2023I told them I was hard of hearing and they all made sure I understood what was said.Jan 2023Good expetienceJan 2023Appreciated everyoneJan 2023Very good coordinationJan 2023Dr. Kester is a great listener and takes patient's views into account when making a recommendation. She makes you feel comfortable and relaxed which makes It easier to Interact with her.Jan 2023MD was wonderful!