Dr. Kara Chidester, MD
Family Medicine*
20+ years of experience
Dr. Kara Chidester, MD is a family medicine physician in Columbus, OH and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Ohio State University in 2004. She is affiliated with medical facilities OhioHealth Grant Medical Center and Riverside Methodist Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
4.4 Star Rating
Based on 76 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (76 reviews)
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1975 Guilford Rd Columbus, OH 43221Telehealth available
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chidester
4.4
76 ratings, 55 with a written review
| 5 star | 80% | 80% |
| 4 star | 5% | 5% |
| 3 star | 1% | 1% |
| 2 star | 1% | 1% |
| 1 star | 12% | 12% |
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Informative
What went well
- I felt respected
- 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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Jan 11, 2025
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Not for long haulers
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Wait times
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 13, 2024
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Thorough and Professional
What went well
- I felt respected
- 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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Michelle Hetherington – Aug 14, 2024
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General Care
What went well
- I felt respected
- 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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Sarahbelle – Jul 18, 2024
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Quality
What went well
- I felt respected
- 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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May 15, 2024
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I’ve been a patient of Dr Chidester for 12 years
What went well
- I felt respected
- 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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Apr 19, 2024
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Friendly and thorough
What went well
- I felt respected
- 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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Sarah B – Mar 20, 2024
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Excellent
What went well
- I felt respected
- 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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May 23, 2023
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Always helpful
What went well
- I felt respected
- 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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May 18, 2023
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Great doctor
What went well
- I felt respected
- Listened & answered questions
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 04, 2023
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Great PCP
What went well
- I felt respected
- 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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Apr 27, 2023
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Excellent care. Compassionate. Listens to her patients and coordinates with my other providers.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Karen B – Dec 21, 2022
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Great office
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Oct 29, 2022
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Excellent Provider
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Kathy Hoeffer – Oct 24, 2022
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Highly Recommended..
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Steven – Aug 04, 2022
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Informative visit. Good bedside manner. Efficient and friendly staff
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 10, 2022
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Six month checkup. Shingles vaccine.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- 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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Mar 04, 2022
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Personable. Listens well
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 08, 2022
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Dr. Chidester was very warm and welcoming. Took plenty of time and I never felt rushed. Also appreciate that she made sure there was nothing weighing on my mind that I wanted to discuss.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 21, 2021
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Dr. Chidester is very friendly, relatable and knowledgeable.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Colleen – Jun 27, 2021
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Dr. Kara Chidester, MD is a family medicine physician in Columbus, OH and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Ohio State University in 2004. She is affiliated with medical facilities OhioHealth Grant Medical...read moreFamily Medicine
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Medical School, 2004
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- Recipient of 31
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
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85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 9
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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