
Overview
Sarah Kennedy, D.O., is a veteran of the United States Navy. Her military career began in 2005, when she reported to Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton to complete a family medicine internship. Her training continued at the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute in Pensacola, Fla., where she earned her flight surgeon wings. She spent the remainder of her operational career as the medical department head and senior medical officer at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City.
- Fellowship-trained in primary care sports medicine.
- Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine.
- Serves as team physician for several area high schools and USA Judo.
- Serves as event physician for multiple races and competitions around the Metroplex.
Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, Concussion, and Rhizarthrosis.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
4401 Park Springs Blvd, Ste 130, Arlington, TX 76017
902 W Randol Mill, Ste 250, Arlington, TX 76012
WB Carrell Memorial Clinic
Dr. David Christopher Tietze is a board-certified and fellowship-trained primary care sports medicine doctor. He specializes in sports medicine care for the shoulder, hip, knee, and lower leg. Dr. Tietze focuses on delivering individualized care focused on each patient’s needs. He works closely with his patients to help them understand their diagnosis and make the best possible choices for their care.Born in Edmond, Oklahoma, and raised in Tulsa, Dr. Tietze received his undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. He then earned his medical degree from The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Oklahoma City before completing his internal medicine residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. He went on to further specialize in primary care sports medicine and completed a fellowship at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, learning the latest, proven techniques in nonsurgical care for bone, joint, muscle, and nerve-related injuries in athletes and active individuals.In his practice, Dr. Tietze’s personal philosophy is that both patients and doctors are partners in addressing medical concerns. He is focused on helping educate patients in their diagnosis and helping them make a choice that fits their individual needs. Dr. Tietze enjoys learning something from every one of his patients.Dr. Tietze is available to see patients at Carrell Clinic in Dallas and Frisco, Texas. Dr. Tietze is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tennis Elbow, and Muscle Spasms.
OrthoTexas - Carrollton
Keith Heier is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Carrollton, Texas. Dr. Heier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Synovitis, Tendinitis, and Foot Drop.
Texas Health Orthopedic Specialists
Dr. Katherine Kester is a board-certified family physician fellowship-trained in primary care sports medicine. Her areas of special interest and focus include comprehensive concussion care, nonsurgical treatment of osteoarthritis, and acute muscular injuries. As a primary care sports medicine physician, Dr. Katherine Kester believes that better health leads to better performance — in sports and in life. She currently serves on the medical staff for FC Dallas and Collin College, as well as several local high schools. She has previously provided medical coverage for the CONCACAF Gold Cup and She Believes Cups, other international soccer matches, and multiple NCAA Championship events (FCS Football, Basketball, and Gymnastics). She has previously served on the medical staffs for TCU, FWISD, Arlington ISD, National Collegiate Wrestling Championships, and Golden Gloves Boxing. Dr. Kester is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, Texas Medical Association, and the Texas Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Kester is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Concussion, Tennis Elbow, and Bursitis.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- ConcussionDr. Kennedy isAdvanced. Learn about Concussion.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Kennedy isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- TendinitisDr. Kennedy isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Kennedy isAdvanced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
- Experienced
- Baker CystDr. Kennedy isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- BursitisDr. Kennedy isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Plantar FasciitisDr. Kennedy isExperienced. Learn about Plantar Fasciitis.



