Dr. Donald Ray Koester, MD

Dr. Donald Koester is a family medicine physician who earned his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He completed his residency training at Memorial Hermann Hospital System, building a strong foundation in comprehensive primary care. With 45 years of experience in family medicine, Dr. Koester has developed extensive expertise in caring for patients of all ages. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Koester practices at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Hillcrest and Waco Family Medicine, both located in Waco, Texas. His clinical focus includes managing chronic pain conditions and treating acid reflux symptoms that affect daily comfort. He also provides care for patients experiencing high blood pressure emergencies, ensuring prompt and effective treatment. Dr. Koester performs essential diagnostic procedures including blood glucose monitoring and alkaline …phosphatase testing to help monitor his patients' health. Patients consistently rate their experience with Dr. Koester highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.