About Me
Highlights
- Accepting newborns only
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018
- 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
895 Yard St.
Columbus, OH 43212
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
6100 North Hamilton Road
4th Floor, Suite 4C Westerville, OH 43081
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
MD
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 Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/20/2002
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.
165 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 10/25/2021, 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.
- Abbott Nutrition Health Institute
- Help Find A Doctor, Inc.
Dr. Koesters is amazing. He is knowledgeable, empathetic and an excellent primary care doctor for my children AND me. # med peds.
Dr. Koesters is the best. I think we have been going to him for 10 years. He always listens and is a partner in my health.
Stephen Koesters is an incredible physician.
Dr. Koesters is exceptional in professional bed-side manner- explaining conditions (diabetes) and other general health information, taking time to answer questions, referring to clinal studies in layman's terms. I am comfortable in talking to him and trust his expertise. Appointments are on time and I do not feel rushed In getting answers to questions In a thorough, thoughtful manner. His input is motivating in encouraging a healthy lifestyle In a forward- thinking framework. He's the best!!!
The dr. was very respectful, took time for my questions & concerns.
Excellent physician! OSU is very lucky to have him!!
We appreciate Dr. Koesters. He's always so helpful and informative. He's great with our boys, and also great at explaining everything to my husband and me.
Dr. Koesters is attentive and thoughtful, listens well.
We think Dr. Koesters is great! He explains things well and has a lot of knowledge. We would recommend him to anyone!
Extremely competent, very concerned, very attentive, eager to discuss my concerns with me!
Provider is excellent.
Dr. Koesters is always great, he takes care of my entire family.
My doctor is always very good in asking questions about my concerns. He is very attentive and kind.
Dr. Koesters really takes time to go over and respond to all my questions and concerns. He is very thorough.
I feel very thankful to have an amazing physician involved in my care. Dr. Koester's is very knowledgeable, caring and he takes time with me to answer all my questions and concerns. I appreciate all the compassionate care that is provided by him and his hard working staff who take amazing care of their patients. Osu is lucky to have this practice.
Dr. Koesters is great, was able to work me in for an appointment change on short notice. Always respectful and listens to what I have to say and takes my thoughts and opinions into consideration.
Dr. Koesters is my main man. He has been my go to guy for 20+ yrs. He listens, gives good advice. If something is out of his expertise, he will send you to a specialist, who has better knowledge. I give him a platinum star!
Great experience
Only good experiences
I feel lucky that my children are patients of Dr. Koesters. He listens well and helps by providing useful, practical information. Because he is so approachable, it's easy to have a discussion with him about any issue or question, small or large. He is very knowledgeable and has great ideas that help me as a parent make sure that my kids are on the right track. Someone recommended him to me, and I would definitely recommend his to any of my friends and family.
He is an amazing doctor! So kind and explains enough to understand about all our health!
He is always very good and wonderful doctor. Always listen my health concern and takes care perfectly.
Concerned, but could offer no relief from pain.
No complaints at all
Dr. Koesters is an exceptional physician. He takes three time to actually care for his patients. I trust and appreciate him entirely. He is extremely knowledgeable, caring, and understanding. He's the best.
The most outstanding doctor I have met. I appreciate ate very much his guidance and thorough discussion regarding my medical concerns. I feel increasingly fortunate to be his patient as I experience the aging process. His advice is always informed and practical.
As always I was very comfortable with Dr. Koesters. He had a trainee who also was wonderful.
Caring and professional as always
Very caring, a real blessing to me
He always listens carefully and answers any questions I might have.
Dr Koesters was very rude with me and tried to bully me into giving my 17 year old the CoVid shot.
I feel lucky to have Dr. Koesters care for my children. He is so helpful and knowledgeable.
Dr. Koesters has always been great! He really listens, explains in understandable terms, asks questions that indicate he's trying to understand what I'm telling him.
kindness and patience with Alzheimer's patient
Explains care. Baby's development very well. Informative and always asks if I have any questions.
all good
Caring, takes time to listen and talk
Remembered that I had difficulty hearing and responded appropriately. Reminded me of further tests which needed to be done: Mammogram and bone density and explained that he would order these tests and I would get a call to schedule from the provider.
I've been Dr. Koesters's patient for many years, and I am entirely satisfied with his care.
professional and compassionate
He was very thorough in the assessment of the baby and answering our questions. As first time parents this was very helpful and reassuring, we did not feel rushed at all.
the dr always take as much time as needed and is very interested in what is going on
Dr. K. is great w/children.
My provider is very thoughtful and is a good listener. He always spends adequate time with me during the appt. Great "bedside" manner.
Dr. Koesters spends time going over all my questions/concerns. He takes time to understand all that is going on around a problem, trying to get the whole picture. Hands down the best PCP I have had.
Dr. always positive & reassured.
He found something wrong and talked to me about it and what the next steps were.
Dr. Koesters has been a true blessing to me. He always puts my concerns and cares at ease.
Excellent!
Friendly & professional.
I feel so fortunate to have such an excellent caring provider. He always patiently listens and responds - a relax atmosphere - with the patient the center of attention.
I have been a patient of Dr. Koester's for over 17 years. I am thankful to have have him as my physician and cannot say enough wonderful things about him. He has always been an amazing doctor and I appreciate the care he has provided me over all these years. He is an asset to the Ohio State Medical Center.
Dr. Koesters always takes adequate time to discuss my child's health.
Dr Koesters was very friendly and helped us to feel less anxious as new parents. He spent more time with us than we expected, and made sure to answer all of our questions thoroughly and thoughtfully. He Gave us great advice to help make things a little easier as we transitioned to parenthood.
Professional, caring.
Dr K is a very good primary care doctor. spends more time on a annual check up than any other doctor I've ever seen. Asks caring questions about overall well-being and has genuine interest in our health.
the provider was outstanding! answered all our questions and concerns. very knowledgeable. explained things in easy to understand way.
very caring, good listener
Dr. Koesters never makes us feel rushed & is very thorough & explains clearly the various charts or vaccinations, etc. My sons trust him & feel safe discussing whatever they want when I step out of the room so they have privacy.
everything was fine
Dr. Koesters is the best! He listens, doesn't make me feel rushed, and seems to care.
Dr Koesters is the most outstanding doctor I have met. Simply stated he is the best and I appreciate very much his medical care and attention.
great
Always thorough, pleasant and thoughtful.
Always patient, listens and explain information. Does not make you feel bad about concerns or questions.
I had never met Dr. Koesters before. He was really nice and took the time to address my questions. He treated me with respect and took time with me even though I know things were very busy.
Dr Koesters is awesome. He is knowledgeable and explains this well, with excellent bedside manner. I frequently recommend him to others when they are looking for a PCP.
Dr. Koesters is an excellent doctor. He has experience and great bedside manner. He really explains things in a way I can understand!