Katherine Ball, MD

Katherine Ball, MD

Hospitalist, Family Medicine

Speaks

Languages

English

Provider Groups

  • Saint Alphonsus Medical Group

Primary Contact

(208) 302-7000
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Saint Alphonsus Medical Group

Primary Contact
(208) 302-7000

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Hospitalist
  • Family Medicine

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Saint Alphonsus Family Medicine Sister Catherine Way

1150 N Sister Catherine Way
Nampa , ID 83687

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saint Alphonsus Family Medicine Sister Catherine Way

About

Dr. Katherine Ball has roots in the Northwest, graduating from the College of Idaho before attending Medical School at the University of Washington. Her experience in Family Medicine covers a broad spectrum, from training medical students and in-patient medicine to providing primary care to a diverse population at a family medical clinic. Active in schools and the community, Dr. Ball has been a leader in healthy living courses, screenings for school-aged athletes, and has facilitated care opportunities in rural and underserved communities.

Philosophy of Care

Family Medicine is about partnering with patients and families through all chapters of life. I strive to educate and empower patients to set realistic goals for long-term health and well-being.

Conditions Treated

  • Acute & chronic condition care
  • Colds & flu
  • Immunizations
  • Lab services & X-ray
  • Medication prescription
  • Non-operative low risk OB care
  • Nutrition
  • Physicals
  • Specialist referral
  • Wellness screenings & prevention

Education & Certifications

Education

Residency:
University of Washington School of Medicine

Medical School:
University of Washington Medical Center

Board Certifications

Family Medicine, Family Medicine

Provider Groups

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.7 out of 5

(100 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

160 Reviews

08/12/2024

I like that the group works as a team and demonstrate the St Al’s vision

07/26/2024

I never feel rushed and she listens to what I have to say.

06/03/2024

Thank you for the care

05/13/2024

excellent

04/24/2024

I’m thankful that Dr Ball took me in as her patient. I know I will get the best of care!

04/19/2024

Dr. Ball is the perfect care provider for me. She listened carefully to all of my issues and concerns. She was nice, gentle and very professional.

04/17/2024

It was my first visit with my new care provider and I was very pleased. She listened to all of my issues, read through everything on my past visits and discussed it with me. All in all, it was an awesome experience meeting her for the first time.

03/12/2024

Dr. Ball is Great! I've never had a doctor that cares about her patients the way she does. She takes the time to listen to my concerns and answers my questions so I can understand better the goals we've set for my health care

03/06/2024

Upon hearing that a referral to a specialist had me on a timeline that didn't actually prioritize my health, Dr. Ball took it upon herself to call in and see if I can be seen earlier; this is extremely helpful and took a lot of stress off my plate.

02/27/2024

Proactive and willing to look into something that’s a concern, to rule-out anything serious

02/27/2024

More staff is needed to ensure patients are seen timely & to keep staff from being burned out.

02/14/2024

I trust her with my care completely Katherine Ball is also treating my family members

02/10/2024

Dr. Ball is professional, kind, open minded, receives new ideas from patient, not afraid to show her humanity and has great sense of humor. Her heart is in her work. Very trustworthy and kind. You will not go wrong choosing her for your physician.

02/07/2024

knowledgeable, kind, receptive to new ideas, patient, thorough in diagnosis and willing to listen.

02/06/2024

Dr. Ball is the best!

02/06/2024

Great

02/05/2024

My provider has my best interests in mind at all times.

02/05/2024

She’s the best

02/05/2024

The X-ray tech explanation was somewhat confusing.

01/16/2024

It is always a good experience with Dr. Ball, she is just one of the best doctors that have treated me and has helped me with my disease more than even my specialists.

01/08/2024

She is very cordial and makes the patient feel at ease.

01/08/2024

Obviously I'm a great fan; only sorry the rating levels in this survey stop at "10."

12/12/2023

She is very nice and answered all my questions 🙂

12/06/2023

Very happy 😊 and informative.

11/18/2023

Great care.

11/11/2023

Always caring, compassionate, easy to talk to

11/09/2023

I’ve had a traumatic few months, Dr ball was running a little behind but still spent a considerable amount of time with me which I appreciated. me,

11/09/2023

She is knowledgable and caring. Is patient and answers questions in a way I can understand

11/09/2023

Addressed my concerns in a comfortable manner

10/24/2023

I love my Dr. Katherine Ball

10/19/2023

My provider is excellent in all aspects of my care.

10/17/2023

She’s just the best

10/16/2023

Dr ball is fantastic

10/14/2023

Dr. Ball is a very good physician and it’s easy to tell she cares about you as her patient, Trinity Health is very fortunate to have this doctor

10/07/2023

Dr. Ball has been concerned and committed to finding answers during months of unexplained pain.

10/04/2023

I so appreciated the time Dr Ball spent with me. She answered any questions I had a discussed options for treatments or concerns. She was kind, warm and reassuring.

10/01/2023

Whether in person or on my chart call Dr Ball is extremely professional and caring

09/14/2023

Thumbs up

08/24/2023

My ongoing pain issues are frustrating. She helped explain possible courses of action, and left the final decisions up to me.

08/24/2023

Dr. Ball spoke very clearly so that I could understand everything she said. I didn't have to struggle to hear and understand her. Thank you!

08/16/2023

Scheduling is the issue with your office

08/15/2023

I am a new patient of Dr. Katherine Ball’s. I am

08/14/2023

Dr. Ball was very professional. She reviewed all of my medications and discussed reasons why we should change or stop some of them. She explained all of the risks of my medications in women my age and why I should consider changing. I felt that she truly cares about my health. I was not rushed through my appointment. She answered all of my questions and even ordered my annual labs to have done before my wellness. I didn't have to ask her to do this. She is very thorough and a great provider.

08/09/2023

All involved provided great care

08/07/2023

May buena

08/06/2023

Excellent Dr.

07/30/2023

I would recommend Dr Ball!

07/29/2023

Wish I could have gotten in sooner when I made my appointment.

07/20/2023

Assistant did a very good job for my ear cleaning

07/13/2023

I just have always loved Dr. Ball

06/30/2023

Dr Ball took her time and didn't rush me out of the room, as had previous Dr.'s

06/10/2023

Love having her as my provider.

06/06/2023

Care and love

06/05/2023

This was my first appointment with Dr. Ball and I am very pleased with her.

06/01/2023

Dr. Ball is wonderful and takes the time to listen. I appreciate her

05/30/2023

Dr. Ball is just one of the best doctors I have had in a long time.

05/25/2023

I cannot stress enough how much I appreciate Dr. Ball. My experiences with St. Al's have always been positive, but she is top-tier.

05/12/2023

She pays attention to my emails and responds to my requests very timely. I really like this way to communicate with my doctor.

05/09/2023

She's cool 😎

05/06/2023

Dr. Ball is always very pleasant, knowledgeable and professional.

05/05/2023

excellent listener

05/03/2023

Dr. Ball is an amazing doctor!

04/29/2023

Like our new Dr

04/29/2023

Enjoyed meeting our new primary Dr

04/24/2023

I feel Dr Ball is trustworthy and feel confident in her care.

04/23/2023

When I post a question in "My Chart", I generally get a timely reply. It is appreciated.

04/22/2023

she is open to what I want to do with my treatment

04/20/2023

Dr. Ball is a great provider but hard to get an appointment with.

03/31/2023

great care.

03/30/2023

Dr Ball and staff are the best, never have had an issue

03/28/2023

elt like she really listened

03/24/2023

She listens to me. She never rushes me.

03/19/2023

She was behind on this day stayed there a little longer than usual. But it was important to me to be able to continue with the appointment.

03/09/2023

I've always had a hard time explaining myself, my pain, or what is going on with me, but I feel an ease when I am with Dr Ball

03/08/2023

She cares

03/03/2023

Medical providers were excellent. Check In went smoothly. Convenient location & pleasant setting.

03/03/2023

I love Dr. Ball. She takes time out for her patients to listen to them. She never seems in a hurry. The one conplaint i have is trying to get into see dr.ball is very hard. Theres always at least 2-3 month wait.

02/06/2023

Dr Ball is a caring and very skilled physician. The downside is she is very busy so I've seen assistants more than Dr Ball.

02/04/2023

I trust Dr Ball as my primary provider!

01/28/2023

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01/19/2023

Dr. Ball is very knowledgeable and caring.

01/18/2023

Dr. Ball is always up to date with my records and ready to discuss my needs. She is always prepared.

01/07/2023

However I don’t like video calls it’s too impersonal and for me I process slow, so not being able to talk things through in person made it hard for me to focus

12/29/2022

If u had an excellent option I would have choose that

12/11/2022

Took initiative to schedule necessary exams with other medical providers.

12/07/2022

Very nice & helpful! She seems like she really cares. I'm excited for her to be my new doctor!

11/19/2022

Very caring doctor

11/16/2022

Dr. Ball is very kind, caring, and knowledgeable.

11/04/2022

Dr. Ball looks at the whole person, not just the ailment that brought the person in.

10/28/2022

Love dr ball. Shes amazing.

10/28/2022

Dr. Ball is amazing we love her so much I switched all my children to her. She actually cares and listens to you.

10/12/2022

Always have had great experience with Dr Ball

09/24/2022

I appreciate her changing appt to at home since I was exposed to Covid. Rather than rescheduling.

09/19/2022

Colleen is knowledgeable, is honest but encouraging in her assessments of my progress, and genuinely cares about my needs.

09/18/2022

i question why missing one of three memory items makes me have dementia

09/07/2022

Keeps me current with preventive procedures. Cares about Physical and mental well-being. Helped me set a realistic health goal.

08/30/2022

*Dr. Ball is an awesome doctor caring and a good listener.

08/10/2022

All in all it was awesome

08/05/2022

*Katherine Ball does an amazing listening, caring for my needs with great advice. I have recommended her to several people! The best provider I have had.

08/04/2022

Great provider and just wish she was nit with St Alphonsus

08/04/2022

He also approached my lungs discomforts amd suggested for my to ise an inhaler. Other dr. Makee do another's app for amother issue

08/04/2022

Dr Ball provides compassionate care. Takes time to explain, ask questions, calming demeanor..Have recommended her to others

07/22/2022

*Dr. Ball listens & answers questions & lets me provide information as well as decisions regarding my healthcare. She is not in a hurry & takes time with me!

07/17/2022

Why is this doctor pushing birth control when I didn't come there for this reason? I'm [religion] & not sexually active but use birth control to minimize my cramps & blood flow. Is the doctor even aware of this??

07/09/2022

Since switching to Dr. Ball I have spent more time with her in two visits than my previous provider in 20 years. She actually cares! My wife is the one who insisted that I find a new provider from St.Al's and with Dr. Ball I feel like I won the lottery!

07/07/2022

Dr Ball is excellent

07/03/2022

I have been VERY happy to have a dr. that understands my particular situation (Polio) and me NOT HAVING TO EXPLAIN EVEYTHING again & again. Same goes for *Dr. Laura Fink!

06/29/2022

Excellent!

06/15/2022

I do bring in a list of things I want to discuss and we try to go over the list.

05/29/2022

Dr. Ball spends plenty of time listening to my concerns. I never feel like she is rushing to get to the next patient. She has a very good bedside manner.

05/26/2022

Excellent Dr.Ball is a great provider and takes time to listen to your concerns and explain matters to you.

05/26/2022

Very good

05/25/2022

Dr. Ball was excellent and spent the time to go over all my extensive medical history and my medications. The nurse who did the initial prep for Dr. Ball seemed very distracted and rushed. She was probably having a challenging day.

05/19/2022

Dr Ball is very attentive and shows concern with what I am going thru.

05/18/2022

After my initial visit w/lab work, received call from staff informing me dr. was recommend and ordered a cholesterol medication. I would have liked to discuss this with dr.

05/17/2022

It took over 2 months to schedule an appointment w/*Ball & when I got there they were not prepared to do the procedure I came in there to get. (IUD removal). *Dr. Ball did accommodate though.

05/14/2022

Dr Ball was okay & said our unfortunate experience would be reported to the manager.

05/02/2022

*Dr. Ball is the best doctor in the world. She is answering, & she has so much knowledge. When I'm in her office I feel I am the only one she cares for - she always takes time & listens, provides advice.

04/26/2022

An experience I can recommend. Thank you.

04/18/2022

Provider was excellent.

04/18/2022

This was a follow up visit for anemia. All options were discussed in full. Over all health issues as well. Satisfied with visit.

04/16/2022

Dr Katherine Ball listened to my message and did something about right now

04/14/2022

Provider made referrals and I was told I would be contacted by appointment setter for the referrals. Been weeks and still not contacted by appointment setter.

04/10/2022

Dr. Ball appears very genuine in her concern for my well being. She took plenty of time to listen to my concerns and sought to address each of them. She is knowledgeable and professional. I feel grateful to be under her care.I am very unhappy with the way the medical system in which Dr Ball works prohibits her from being available when an Immediate need arises. Within the last three months her office sent me to Urgent care who in turn sent me to the Emergency Department to deal with a swollen parotid gland, costing insurance and me a great deal more money and time than had I been able to see Dr. Ball within a day or two. I know solutions are not simple, but it is clear the system is broken!!

04/09/2022

Dr. Ball is an excellent communicator and a compassionate doctor.

04/07/2022

Very good.

04/07/2022

Love Dr. Ball, she is very caring and takes time to really listen. Hard to find that in a doctore. I searched for a female doctor and drive from Meridian. She is a blessing and I hope she doesn't leave for a long time, like my last doctor did.

04/06/2022

*Dr. Katherine Ball is a great provider. She listens and values my input. She is willing to think outside the box for unusual issues.

04/05/2022

Felt completely cared for by Dr. Ball

04/04/2022

*Dr. Ball is excellent, she has acted upon my concerns by ordering additional tests.

03/24/2022

That was fine.

03/22/2022

Dr. Ball is wonderful, caring and take all the time I need to address any health issues. My biggest concern is if I had to get in quickly to see her, I wouldn't be able to.

03/22/2022

I was very impressed with my provider.

03/22/2022

Dr. Ball is my new care provider and I could not be happier with my choice. She is very kind and compassionate and I felt heard and understood. Thank you very much.

03/21/2022

*Dr. Ball is always attentive, listens to my concern and give helpful advice and takes action on those items that need to be address.

03/21/2022

She refused to listen to what I was saying. I used to really like and respect Dr. Ball but after this visit, it is all gone. I no longer trust or respect her.

03/09/2022

I really like *Dr. Ball and appreciate her expertise and care.

03/07/2022

I am fortunate to have *Dr. Katherine Ball as my provider.

02/25/2022

Already stated - *Dr. Ball shows concern, care and listens to what you say.

02/25/2022

Overall, very good experience. *Dr. Ball has a bright future. Give her everything she asks for.

02/18/2022

[date] I fell and broke my nose was suppose to have a follow up visit could not get in for 2 weeks. Was leaving for vacation, went to quick care because I could NOT get i to see dr. or a different dr. Ended up with a sinus infection, did not know the cause, he did not seemed concerned or very interested.

12/03/2021

It was very satisfactory, no complications.

11/28/2021

Dr Bell was great and really took her time with the visit. She also was very thorough and a genuinely kind person. She's very easy to talk to.

11/15/2021

Dr. Ball is a very kind and competent doctor and has truly tried to find the answers to my medical problems. My symptoms have been very confusing to us both. But I can't fault her for not trying.

11/10/2021

Went well, very attentive.

10/30/2021

Dr Ball was fine: female who did my blood draw wasn't friendly & I would rather be inconvenienced by driving to the hospital for lab work than being subjected to her unfriendly manner.

10/15/2021

*Dr. Ball is very attentive to your needs & question. Very respectful & very informative.

10/02/2021

She was one of the best doctors I have seen in my life! I will definitely be going back as long as I live in this area.

09/27/2021

Very good.

09/03/2021

My visit with *Dr. Ball was to establish care. She did not have all my previous medical records, only some old ones. She was very professional, listened to my concerns and is very knowledgeable.

08/31/2021

*Dr. Ball and her staff were wonderful.

08/27/2021

Very trusted and caring

08/26/2021

First appointment to establish care. Loved her!

08/25/2021

*Dr. Ball and her staff is the best. She's very caring and helpful. Best doctor I've seen in 5 yrs.

08/23/2021

Dr. Ball is both knowledgeable and intuitive about my health care needs. I appreciate her care and concern and taking the time to listen to my questions.

07/29/2021

It was excellent. *Dr. Ball is an outstanding physician.

07/23/2021

She was very good and pleasant and really cared

06/25/2021

*Dr. Ball is well informed and helpful in answering questions we did have a disagreement concerning the COVID vaccine but we just agreed to disagree. She gave up trying to convince me to have it. No harm, no foul!

06/18/2021

I have a lot of confidence in Katherine Ball.

06/03/2021

Dr Ball is awesome
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