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Katherine Irene Rast, MD
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1614 Route 332
Farmington, NY 14425
About Me
Certified Specialties
Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Residency, Family Medicine, St. Josephs Hospital and Health Center. 2015 - 2018
Education
MD | Ross University School of Medicine-Dominica (Dominica). 2015
Ratings & Comments
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Ratings
Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)
Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
Patient Comments
Dr. Rast really listened to me and explained things to me in a kind way
Sep 19, 2025
Wonderful experience. Understood my medical issues and life's struggles. Thank you so much.
Aug 30, 2025
Doctor Rast made some adjustments to one of my meds and that change has already shown excellent signs of success! Very happy!
Aug 19, 2025
Dr. Rast is thoughtful, caring, helps me make better decisions for my health, listens.i am grateful to have her as my doctor.
Aug 05, 2025
Dr. Rast always listens and offers sound advice
Aug 04, 2025
Dr Rast is the best position I have ever had and when she moved from [...] New York, I followed her. She generally cares about me in any of my concerns.
Jul 20, 2025
I was able to see and meet the new doctor this day for the first time. I was hopeful I that I would like her. [...] I was not impressed by the new doctors personality. The visit felt very rushed [...] I am very disappointed. [...]
Jul 18, 2025
My provider took time to fully explain options to me and help me understand this process. She was very sympathetic, Knowledgeable and kind while treating me. Thank you.
Jun 24, 2025
I really love Dr. Rast. This is the first time I ever really felt rushed out of the office so I'm not sure if it was busy and they were behind
Jun 23, 2025
I have sent reference several.peoplw to this physician and they all say that she is wonderful!
Jun 21, 2025
Thank you for listening and for your support.
Jun 07, 2025
No bad experiences
Jun 07, 2025
Dr Rast is great.
Jun 07, 2025
Dr. Rast is just a wonderful physician! I feel very confident that she will give me the best care possible. She is very open to my suggestions and input.
May 22, 2025
Good
Apr 26, 2025
Everyone is always wonderful
Apr 18, 2025
She an amazing Dr.
Apr 07, 2025
She is the best!
Mar 08, 2025
Very good.
Mar 04, 2025
I have recommended Dr. Rast to several other people [...].
Feb 25, 2025
Impressed with Katherine Rast. She is the first primary care provider to pay real attention to my blood lab results.
Feb 22, 2025
Excellent
Feb 16, 2025
We are new to this practice. The few times we have had to come ,the experience has been great!
Feb 09, 2025
Dr Katharine Rast is an exceptional doctor, she is cordial, to the point, asks all the right questions and recommends solutions. She truly cares for her patients. I appreciate her care very much.
Feb 01, 2025
Bad experience which never was like this before
Jan 27, 2025
Dr. Rast is very thorough and takes enough to hear all issues of interest.
Jan 12, 2025
Dr. Rast is professional, friendly and down to earth. I am so glad she is my primary care doctor!
Jan 05, 2025
Love Dr. Rast. I always feel like she really listens & takes the time to get to know you.
Dec 27, 2024
Dr. Katherine Rast is the best
Dec 15, 2024
Dr. Rast is always very helpful and interested in my wellbeing and makes good suggestions for me to consider.
Nov 30, 2024
Dr. Rast was empathetic and knowledgeable
Nov 24, 2024
Dr. Rast is awesome!!
Nov 23, 2024
Dr. Rast is great very good doctor.
Nov 14, 2024
[...] I faced no issues when seeing my doctor and I would highly recommend her to others.
Nov 06, 2024
First time meeting the primary doctor. Was business like and seemed rushed.
Sep 05, 2024
The nurse practitioners and the doctor I have seen were all wonderful. I have very listened to and cared for. I have had excellent attention given to my concerns and medical situations. I am very grateful!
Aug 24, 2024
I have a lot of respect for Dr. Rast and trust any decisions and care she provided to me
Aug 17, 2024
Dr Rast is the best.
Aug 04, 2024
I would recommend if they lved in [...]; otherwise, too far to drive.
Jan 23, 2024
Dr. Rast was unusually short and disinterested in my concerns.
Nov 30, 2023
I have a short history with Dr. Rast but she's been great so far !
Nov 29, 2023
Very much like this doctor
Nov 08, 2023
I love Dr. RAST. She is so professional. Listens to all my questions and helps and encourages me to take good care of myself.
Oct 25, 2023
Care is great [...].
Oct 22, 2023
Dr. Rast is an excellent doctor. She listens is thorough and explains treatment options.
Oct 20, 2023
[...] Provider Is impersonal and more about test numbers than what Is going on with me. [...] She appears more Interested In treating the chart as opposed to the customer. .
Oct 05, 2023
Dr. Rast always listens A& explains things well. I'm very comfortable with her. Would highly recommend her.
Sep 22, 2023
I will follow Katherine Rast [...]
Aug 09, 2023
Thank you Dr. Rast. You have been a large contributor to my well-being and I truly appreciate it.
Jul 18, 2023
Dr. RAST IS GREAT.
Jun 30, 2023
Love Dr. Rast. She is a wonderful, professional doctor .
Apr 15, 2023
Recently transferred from my pediatrician to Dr. Rast and she has been remarkably dismissive of my ADHD. [...] Ultimately I'm hoping to leave this practice as soon as I can find a new provider because of how bad my experiences with Dr. Rast have been.
Apr 14, 2023
Dr Rast never rushes you, but I understand that she has many patients to see but she definitely takes the time you need for any questions or concerns
Apr 12, 2023
Outstanding always.
Apr 11, 2023
Love Dr Rast and staff
Apr 07, 2023
Love Dr. Rast
Apr 07, 2023
Excellent Provider
Feb 24, 2023
Dr. Rast is excellent - best dr. I have EVER HAD.
Feb 17, 2023
So happy with Dr. Rast!
Feb 06, 2023
Excellent experience.
Jan 30, 2023
Dr. Rast is kind and very easy to understand. But above all else she a true professional.
Jan 25, 2023
Dr Rast is very attentive and knowledgeable
Jan 20, 2023
Dr. Rast is the best.
Jan 06, 2023
My experience with Dr. Rast was very good.
Jan 04, 2023
Dr. Rast is not as warm and caring [...]
Jan 02, 2023
Dr. Rast is outstanding... Very comfortable and safe feeling she make you feel with my health
Dec 04, 2022
Dr. Rast is professional and listens to any concerns I have.
Nov 11, 2022
Dr Rast is very good at listening,and explains what I don't understand she is a very concerning Dr. I'm very glad to have her taking care of me , I trust her completely
Oct 30, 2022
Friendly and good at her job
Oct 21, 2022
She really listens.
Sep 07, 2022
Excellent services and care from all.
Jun 29, 2022
I especially appreciated Dr. Rast's referencing other patients' positive experiences of a medication new to me.
Jun 24, 2022
I totally trust Dr. Rast
May 13, 2022
Sometimes I feel like she makes assumptions rather than actually listening to what I am saying.
May 07, 2022
This was my 1st visit with a new PCP. Good overall impression with her.
Apr 18, 2022
Unthoughtful, not thorough, felt "attacked" initially over a medication I'm on that a PA in that office prescribed.
Mar 25, 2022
Very good.
Mar 22, 2022
Dr. Rast is a breath of long awaited fresh air in a primary care physician. She listens, respects a patient's needs and is direct, honest about health care. I am greatly appreciative she is part of the Thompson Family Practice and I have the opportunity to have her for my primary care physician.
Feb 19, 2022