Katherine Yates, MD
Physician, Assistant Professor
Rheumatology
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614-293-4837Conditions and expertise
- Dermatomyositis
- Myositis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Systemic Scleroderma
- Rheumatology
Locations
- Eye and Ear Institute
- Rheumatology in Outpatient Care New Albany
- Rheumatology in Outpatient Care East
Academic information
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
As a rheumatologist, I specialize in caring for patients with various autoimmune diseases and conditions that cause inflammation in the muscles, joints and bones. My goal is always to help reduce each patient’s pain levels and improve their quality of life.
I chose to advance my career in academic medicine because of the opportunity to handle the most complex cases. I appreciate the commitment to teamwork here at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, both within rheumatology and within other specialties. This comprehensive approach lets us offer the most thoughtful and well-rounded care to our patients.
I enjoy my job because it fuels my curiosity. I’m able to work alongside other experts at the top of their fields and constantly learn new things. The opportunity to use this knowledge to take care of others is deeply rewarding.
I am also passionate about working with trainees and serving as a mentor, which was another reason I stayed in academic medicine. The responsibility of educating others pushes me to be a better physician, role model and human. The excitement and enthusiasm that medical students, residents and fellows exude in their approach to patient care is refreshing, motivating, and inspiring.
In addition to my clinical and educational roles, I am also actively involved with the American College of Rheumatology. I serve on its Collaborative Initiatives subcommittee.
Conditions and expertise
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Dermatomyositis
- Myositis
- Rheumatology
- Systemic Scleroderma
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Rheumatology
- UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
- Residency - Internal Medicine
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
7/1/2019 - 6/30/2022 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
8/3/2015 - 5/30/2019
Certification
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American Board of Internal Medicine
8/23/2022
Ratings and reviews
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Consulting and related relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, Katherine Yates has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr. Yates was exceptionally warm, caring, and competent. Highly recommend
I was very pleased with her overall review of my issue and her concern for my health issues.
Good
Dr Yates was great. She was engaged, listened and explained things thoroughly
Thoroughly enjoyed the visit because she understood my concerns
Very good
She was very friendly but I feel she should have done her own testing for rheumatoid arthritis. My grandmother never had fevered or red hands but was crippled from it.
Dr. Yates is amazingly engaged n each visit and quite knowledgeable
Excellent service and care!
Dr Yates is very knowledgeable and caring
Dr. Yates is always wonderful to visit. She is thorough in evaluation and treatment of my condition. After a very long search for a provider to treat me, I feel like I won the jackpot with her. The confidence I have in her as my doctor makes her worth the long trip for care.
I really like Dr Yates. I feel she's very knowledgeable and that she cares for her patients.
Everyone was friendly and explained things well and had the same goal in the end.
Dr. Katherine is always very kind, empathetic, and understanding. I truly appreciate her approach and feel very comfortable being her patient.
I just love Dr. Yates. She is absolutely the best. Explained everything so well and gives awesome emotional support.
Excellent communicator. Thorough, good listener
I have absolutely nothing bad to say or any bad experiences.
Dr.. Yates is truly an excellent physician. I trust her her judgement about my condition. I appreciate her genuine kindness and concern.
This was my first time seeing Dr Yates. She was great having read over my records before I got there. She spent time getting to know me and what medications I am taking. Very personable and made me feel at ease right away.
She answered all my questions and made me feel heard.