About Me
As a dedicated medical professional, I have a passion for both primary care and preventive medicine. I am committed to educating patients of all ages on how to maintain their health, stay up-to-date on recommended health screenings and prevent future illnesses. My approach focuses on empowering people to effectively manage chronic conditions and lead healthier lives.
I treat patients at Outpatient Care New Albany as the lead physician of General Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. I also serve as the associate chief health information officer at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, and I am an Associate Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine within The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Highlights
- Accepting newborns only
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine
- Member, American College of Physicians
- Member, American Academy of Pediatrics
- Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Internal Medicine
- Preventive Medicine
- Primary Care
- Pediatrics
- Diabetes Mellitus
Locations Where I Practice
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
614-814-8100
in Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road
4th Floor, Suite 4C
Westerville, OH 43081
614-814-8490
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
8/1/1994 - 6/30/1998
Internship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/1998 - 6/30/1999
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/1999 - 6/30/2002
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/20/2002
American Board of Pediatrics
10/15/2002
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
134 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.8 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/30/2024, Dr. Koesters has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
Very thorough, kind, gave detailed explanations and was patient.
Best Provider
He is always very kind and careful for us.
He took his time with me even though he had a Medical Student following him that day and he was multi tasking.
As always my provider listen carefully to my concerns and takes the time to answer my many questions
He has been always a best provider for all my family
Dr Koesters is one of the best doctors I know. He has a wealth of knowledge, is efficient, responsive, and respectful. I very much appreciate his shared decision making approach to healthcare. He is just great.
He's the best! Took time to listen to my concerns and offered great advice.
Dr. Koesters is great. He is always very professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and cares about his patients.
Dr Stephen Koesters is the Best Doctor in the US
Good
Dr. Koesters is always kind and gives thorough attention to my child. He is so knowledgeable and we feel completely confident in his capabilities. He is the best of the best and we feel so lucky to have him as our pediatrician.
After a recent emergency hospitalization I had many concerns. He spent almost an hour with me answering every concern professionally and completely. He had already answered several concerns by phone after I got home from the hospital.
Dr. Koesters is always very friendly, caring, easy to talk to, and very knowledgeable.
He made me feel like he really cared about my health was concerned.
Dr Koester always does a phenomenal job during a visit.
Dr. Koesters is wonderful. I would recommend him to any mom or dad who was looking for a pediatrician for his or her child. He is knowledgeable and has a great demeanor and delivery. I trust him and respect his opinions and suggestions.
Simply the best
Very friendly and answered all of my questions. I felt very much at ease with this provider.
Since my uti test came back negative the doctor told me to "just keep doing what you're already doing" as a course of action for my symptoms I was experiencing, which was a disappointing response.
Informative
Very good. He listened to me nicely
Efficient and helpful
Always helpful
I wouldn't Trade Dr Koesters for Ten other Doctors !!!! He is the Best Ever I Had In my Life !
Very friendly and extremely helpful. Provides great feedback.
Attentive and knowledgeable
Good
Always takes time to listen and answer any concerns and questions I have. Makes me always feel comfortable in opening about my problems. I trust my doctor very much.
Excellent. Offering a lot of time and experience to address details.
He spent plenty of time with me and answered all my questions.
Explained everything great and answered any questions I had. I felt very safe and confident in what I'd learned from the provider.
Exceptional. Dr. K is the best.
Dr Koesters is the best. I rated him 10/10 only because "11" wasn't an option!
He is the best ! Well educated and knowledgeable ! He always knows how to treat my needs and issues and is kind ,respectful , and professional !
We love dr koesters. Hes the best peds dr
I came in for blocked ears and was hoping for an ENT referral. Dr Koesters wanted to instead perform ear irrigation/ flushing. I was hesitant but he assured me everything would be fine and it would work. It in fact, did not work. My ears were still blocked and I started hearing ringing several hours later.
Dr. Koesler was amazing! Patient, knowledgeable, open, caring and professional
None. Excellent medical doctor to have in my life.
I love Dr. Koesters. He always explains things clearly and listens to me closely.
He made a good diagnosis; however, outside of my diagnosis, my concern was my caugh
My provider was kind, understanding and cared about what I said.
I have nothing but very positive comments! Dr. Koesters is an excellent role model for students. He has valuable knowledge & good bedside manner.