Katherine Yates, MD
Physician, Assistant Professor
Rheumatology
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614-293-4837
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Dermatomyositis
- Myositis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Systemic Scleroderma
- Rheumatology
Locations
- Outpatient Care New Albany
- Outpatient Care East
- Eye and Ear Institute
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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138 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Yates has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr. Yates is truly wonderful. She was so compassionate and concerned about my support during my husband's illness. Both my physical and mental health needs. I developed RA at 38 and have had several Rheumatologists but Dr. Yates is the best by far. I am so glad to have been referred to her.
Very friendly, nice and knowledgeable. Explanation very easy to understand.
Dr. Yates was inquisitive about my daily health due to my chronic disease. She was awesome!
Very professional, approachable and friendly.
She was great! Listened to what I had to say. Explained her thoughts. I was very impressed.
Oh she was lovely. She explained things, talked about my goals, shared overall goals and plans and she felt like a part of my team!
My provider is very kind and thorough. I have a less common disease, Sarcoidosis, and she does a great job with it. She is very prompt about returning messages on "my chart" and I feel she cares about her patients.
Love her great personality and explains clearly
Very knowledgeable, friendly, kind, not judgmental, very helpful explaining things
Excellent. Very easy to talk to and understand.
Very pleased with my vusit
I have never had a more attentive and caring Dr. She is truly amazing. I felt like she listened to me and was in no hurry to get out of the room. She made me feel very comfortable and at ease about my health.
Doctor Yates was very professional, knowledgeable, and pleasant. Doctor Yates listened intently and gave me plenty of time for my concerns. I left the appointment knowing Doctor Yates genuinely cared about me and my health.
Very friendly, caring,helpful, and seriously considers my opinions about my care.
Dr. Yates is the best!!!
I thought Dr Yates was fantastic!! Very knowledgeable, aware of my records, listened well and interested in my input, came up with a next-step plan, and made sure I would see her in a return visit quickly.
This has by far been the best provider I've had.
Great visit
I love Dr. Yates. She does a fabulous job making you comfortable and explains everything so I can understand it.
Dr. Yates is a very caring and attentive doctor! Dr. Yates has compassion and great communications skills!
This was my first time seeing Dr Yates. She is personable, had familiarized herself with my case and made me feel at ease.
Caring
Dr Yates is the absolute best
Good and very helpful
Dr. Yates is very nice. She asked multiple times if I have any questions. My vision isn't the best. Dr. Yates hand writes out all directions for me. I appreciate her patience and willingness to help me get better.
Very knowledgeable and professional!
Dr Yates has an incredible " bedside manner " listens, shows concern asks questions and gives patient centered care. Very easy to talk to, explains things well and was interested in my thoughts and opinions. Excellent doctor!
She was definitely good
She was fantastic. She really took time to listen to my concerns and explained everything very clearly
She listens, seems to care, and explains.
Very friendly and concerned with my issue. She was very thorough.
The physician was very kind and knowledgeable about my medical history, she took my questions and concerns seriously
She offered a new perspective on how to approach my care.
Dr Yates was very helpful and gave me an excellent treatment plan
She was excellent! She explained everything to me very well she also listened to everything I had to say
She was awesome. She explained my condition and plan for it. Answered all questions.
All excellent
Dr. Yates was excellent. She came in the room after she studied my records. She knew much of my medical history and asked me questions about things that were not sent from other physicians. She was so kind.
First time meeting with Dr. Yates. She knew my medical history, listened and explained treatment option.
Showed concern; gave good advice;
Great care, service and helpfulness for the on going care of the arthritis and fibromyalgia.
No negative
She was nice
Very thorough
Professional
It was a great visit
Excellent doctor. One of the best providers that I have.
Good connection, feel like she understands and has knowledge and skills to help me
Excellent
I wish every doctor could be like her. I have been having issues for over 10years and she gave me answers and was honest and I wish she could be my only doctor. Sadly I'm not used to getting such great care and understanding but most importantly I have answers and a diagnosis that has taken me years to get. I can't praise her enough. You have a great doctor there you better hang onto that one at any cost
New provider since mine was no longer with the practice. She was up to date and had read my charts, was very knowledgeable
Over and beyond exceptional
I can not explain how grateful I am to have seen Dr. Yates, after suffering several years with my condition, multiple times I was misdiagnosed, I saw so many doctors with no clear answers which has lead me to have medical debt and feeling so depleted and very depressed. I was very shocked to see how long she sat and listened to me. After leaving I finally feel like there is hope that I can regain my independence, to be able to finally live the life I used to before my illness, I can not thank her enough!!!
Courteous and knowledgeable
She took her time getting to know my and my concerns. I even had an addiction Al question when my lab results posted in MyChart and she answered promptly! I really appreciate that!
Una experiencia muy buena