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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.
Accepted Insurance
= Accepting New Patients
Aetna Better Health Chip Medicaid
Aetna Better Health Star Plans Medicaid
Aetna Medicare Adv
Aetna TX HealthAetna
Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
American Health Advantage
Amerigroup Medicaid
Amerigroup Medicare Adv
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
BCBS UT Connect
Care N Care Medicare Adv
Cigna Commercial
Cigna Medicare Adv HMO
Cigna Medicare Adv PPO
City of Euless
Cook Childrens Medicaid
Coventry First Health
Galaxy
HealthSmart
Humana ChoiceCare Commercial
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Maestro Health - Fort Worth Firefighters
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Rest Of Texas
Molina Medicaid Chip
Molina Medicaid Star Plans
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)
TriWest (BCBS)
Tricare Humana Military
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
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Question Breakdown
4.9
Provider discussed treatment options
4.8
Ease of scheduling appointments
4.8
Rate provider 0-10
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Recommend this provider office
4.9
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.8
Ease of contacting
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Comments
4.8 out of 5 (104 Ratings, 11 Comments)
5.0
Mar 2023
Very impressed
5.0
Mar 2023
Excellent
5.0
Mar 2023
The 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 appreciative
5.0
Mar 2023
Good, very knowledgeable
5.0
Mar 2023
I 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 necessary
5.0
Mar 2023
I told them I was hard of hearing and they all made sure I understood what was said.
5.0
Jan 2023
Good expetience
5.0
Jan 2023
Appreciated everyone
5.0
Jan 2023
Very good coordination
4.9
Jan 2023
Dr. 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.