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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 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
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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 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)
Tricare Humana Military
TriWest (BCBS)
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
WellPoint Medicaid(Formerly Amerigroup)
WellPoint Medicare Adv(Formerly Amerigroup)
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
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Question Breakdown
4.9
Rate provider 0-10
4.9
Recommend this provider office
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
Provider discussed treatment options
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
5.0
Ease of scheduling appointments
4.9
Ease of contacting
Patient Reviews
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Comments
4.9 out of 5 (83 Ratings, 34 Comments)
5.0
May 2025
Very good staff
5.0
May 2025
Dr. Kester was engaged, friendly, and very knowledgeable with all the topics regarding my reason for seeing her.
5.0
May 2025
Everyone was very patient and made sure everything was well understood.
5.0
May 2025
Everyone at this office is so friendly and caring - love this office!
5.0
May 2025
I 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!
5.0
May 2025
Competent, respectful and kindness
5.0
May 2025
Great team.
5.0
May 2025
My Doctor and my nurses are very nice people. They are also answered all my questions about my condition. Thank you so much!
5.0
May 2025
They are all kind and accommodating;)
4.0
May 2025
She's great. [...]
5.0
May 2025
I am extremely satisfied.
5.0
May 2025
The 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.
5.0
May 2025
Arrived early for my appointment and was able to get in earlier than the time scheduled. Awesome staff.
5.0
Apr 2025
I was so extremely impressed by my experience on my visit to see Katherine Kester. She was so informative and took the time to listen to what I had to say. Katherine gave me as much time as I needed to ask questions, which I so appreciated. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a Doctor. I also would like to make mention of the INCREDIBLE staff [...], [...], and [...] who were so kind, informative, and welcoming to me! Info greeted me! I would highly recommend this office to anyone looking for a doctor!
5.0
Apr 2025
I was very comfortable with Dr. Kester and the other physicians assisting.
5.0
Apr 2025
A very good experience, very pleasant and professional.
5.0
Apr 2025
This doc provides absolutely awesome explanations of the situation and options. It is very appreciated
5.0
Apr 2025
Good
5.0
Apr 2025
Good
5.0
Apr 2025
Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful
5.0
Apr 2025
Very informative, and willing to listen to my issues.
5.0
Apr 2025
Doctor spent time explaining situation in a way that I could easily understand. She genuinely showed that I was her priority at that time. Excellent doctor. I would highly recommend.
5.0
Apr 2025
All staff were amazing! Friendly, patient, caring.
5.0
Apr 2025
Everyone is super nice. They treated me with care.
5.0
Mar 2025
I have had a very good experience with both Dr Kester and [...]
5.0
Mar 2025
Very friendly and professional, I felt like Dr Kester knew what she was talking about and was very informative
5.0
Mar 2025
Good listening and kind.
5.0
Mar 2025
Physician was a good listener and took time to explain my problem and treatment options.
5.0
Mar 2025
Dr. Kester was / is always professional. Always informative. Reviewed my xray in great detail with me.
4.8
Mar 2025
Very caring and patient
5.0
Feb 2025
Great experience as always
5.0
Feb 2025
Dr. Kester and her staff are all amazing!! Dr. Kester has the most caring and informative bedside manner which always calms any fears I might have. The ladies at the front desk (checking in/checking out) are the best! The girl that checked me in was so sweet and engaging. I could have talked to her all day.