Dr. James A. Rochester began his medical career as a hospital corpsman and paramedic serving 7 years with the USAF, enlisting after high school. After his service, he attended West Chester University, majoring in Biology & Chemistry. He then completed a Cardiovascular Research internship at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Rochester received an US Armed Services Scholarship to attend medical school at Temple University School of Medicine, graduating with honors.
Dr. James A. Rochester began his medical career as a hospital corpsman and paramedic serving 7 years with the USAF, enlisting after high school. After his service, he attended West Chester University, majoring in Biology & Chemistry. He then completed a Cardiovascular Research internship at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Rochester received an US Armed Services Scholarship to attend medical school at Temple University School of Medicine, graduating with honors.
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Dr. Rochester was very nice and I look forward to our next appointment.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Good experience Very nice Dr and informative Looking forward to working with him.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Such a pleasure meeting Dr Rochester. Would recommend this provider. I appreciated he looked at my x-rays before seeing me. He explained everything to me.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Dr.Rochester is the first doctor that I feel really listened to my symptoms and came up with an immediate plan of action. Grateful for his time and care.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Rochester provided thorough patient education I could understand, and clear instructions to maximize healing following a back injury. He took time to answer my questions, and was very encouraging. Highly recommend!
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
I love Dr. R. because he explains what is going on with me.
Sorry I was abrupt with you as you started posing a way for me to get pain
relief, but I’m not quite ready for neck
shots. I will surly be in touch if I need
to come back to you.
Thanks for your help!
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Very kind and exsplains about your care on a level you can understand
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
He was kind, positive, extremely knowledgeable, and validated all of my concerns. I have hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and it has been difficult to find a doctor that understands how much pain I'm in every day. He not only acknowledged how difficult it is just to be me and then gave me a solid plan to help reduce my stiffness and chronic pain in my hips, back, neck, and shoulders. I cried happy tears because a doctor finally knew about my condition and was able to direct my next steps. Amazing doctor.
(2 months ago)
Jul-2026
Incredibly friendly and compassionate. Good at including understanding of test results and treatment plan. Grateful:)
Dr. James A. Rochester began his medical career as a hospital corpsman and paramedic serving 7 years with the USAF, enlisting after high school. After his service, he attended West Chester University, majoring in Biology & Chemistry. He then completed a Cardiovascular Research internship at Thomas Jefferson University.
Dr. Rochester received an US Armed Services Scholarship to attend medical school at Temple University School of Medicine, graduating with honors. He was granted a civilian waiver to attend residency at Lancaster General Hospital’s Family Medicine Program. This was followed by fellowship training in Obstetrics and later Sports Medicine at US National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Rochester spent 11 years as a medical officer and surgeon in the USAF, in numerous assignments and deployments. His final assignment was as Assistant Professor at the Uniformed Services University Medical School in Washington, DC.
After 18 years of military service the Rochester Family settled in Lancaster, PA. He spent 2 years in private practice before becoming Medical Director of a small Occupational Medicine practice here in Lancaster. Over the next 18+ years it became the largest and most successful Occupational Medicine Practice in the area. Dr. Rochester brings over 20 years of Sports Medicine and Occupational Medicine experience to LOG.
Dr. Rochester was very nice and I look forward to our next appointment.
Good experience Very nice Dr and informative Looking forward to working with him.
Such a pleasure meeting Dr Rochester. Would recommend this provider. I appreciated he looked at my x-rays before seeing me. He explained everything to me.
Dr.Rochester is the first doctor that I feel really listened to my symptoms and came up with an immediate plan of action. Grateful for his time and care.
Dr. Rochester provided thorough patient education I could understand, and clear instructions to maximize healing following a back injury. He took time to answer my questions, and was very encouraging. Highly recommend!
I love Dr. R. because he explains what is going on with me. Sorry I was abrupt with you as you started posing a way for me to get pain relief, but I’m not quite ready for neck shots. I will surly be in touch if I need to come back to you. Thanks for your help!
Very kind and exsplains about your care on a level you can understand
He was kind, positive, extremely knowledgeable, and validated all of my concerns. I have hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and it has been difficult to find a doctor that understands how much pain I'm in every day. He not only acknowledged how difficult it is just to be me and then gave me a solid plan to help reduce my stiffness and chronic pain in my hips, back, neck, and shoulders. I cried happy tears because a doctor finally knew about my condition and was able to direct my next steps. Amazing doctor.
Incredibly friendly and compassionate. Good at including understanding of test results and treatment plan. Grateful:)
Good visit w Dr. Rochester!