BCBS PPO
Dr. Robert Kester, MD
Pineville, LA
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Clinical Overview
Dr. Robert Kester, MD is a Urologist practicing in Pineville, LA. Dr. Kester is affiliated with Mount Sinai Medical Center, Mainegeneral Medical Center, CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Regional Hospital, Beauregard Memorial Hospital, Kingman Regional Medical Center and Up Health System Marquette.
Dr. Kester currently sees patients in Pineville, LA with additional offices in Hialeah, FL. Dr. Kester is accepting new patients.
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Low Wait Times
Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
Friendly Staff
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Office Locations
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Alexandria VA Medical Center2495 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360
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American Family Health Center Inc.777 E 25th St Ste 304, Hialeah, FL 33013
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Patient Reviews
Aug 20, 2026
He was very good at explaining my problems and what the procedure incompused.He took his time did not rush appointment he had concern for my health care.
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Medical Expertise & Background
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Specialties*
Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Male Adult Urology
Neurological Urology
Urology
Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery
Female Urology
Female Adult Urology
Men's Health Medicine
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Dr. Robert Kester, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Kester accepts Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, First Health, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and Florida Blue as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Kester accepts here.
Dr. Kester's office is located at 2495 Shreveport Hwy Pineville, LA 71360. Get a map and directions to Dr. Kester's office here.
Yes, Dr. Kester speaks Spanish. See Dr. Kester's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.
Dr. Kester has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 1 times.
Dr. Kester has been practicing as a Urologist for 45 years.
Education & Credentials
Medical Education
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Thomas Jefferson University
1981
Internship
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Hartford Hospital
1982
Residency Hospital
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Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
1990
Fellowship Hospital
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University of Miami
2002
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