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Dr. Samara Kester, DO

Dr. Samara Kester, DO

Emergency Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Samara Kester, DO is an emergency medicine physician in Valparaiso, IN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Midwestern University in 1987. She is affiliated with Northwest Health-Porter.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

814 Laporte Ave Valparaiso, IN 46383

Make an Appointment

(219) 263-4700

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Kester's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kester

4.2

5 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Stewart M. – Dec 24, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Portage, IN – May 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Barb S in Wanatah, IN – Dec 30, 2015
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About Me

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Dr. Samara Kester, DO is an emergency medicine physician in Valparaiso, IN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Midwestern University in 1987. She is affiliated with Northwest Health-Porter.

  • Emergency Medicine

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  • Midwestern University

    Medical School, 1987
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Locations

Practice

Porter Memorial Hospital TCU814 Laporte Ave Valparaiso, IN 46383
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Unity Physician Group PC1155 W 3rd St Bloomington, IN 47404
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northwest Health-Porter

    85 E US Highway 6
    Valparaiso, IN 46383

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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