James A. Rochester, M.D.
Practice: Lancaster Orthopedic Group
Specialty: Sports Medicine: Occupational Medicine
Office locations: Lancaster, PA
Most recent review: 2 weeks ago
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4.94.9 out of 5
400 Ratings
171 Comments
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.
4.94.9 out of 5
400 Ratings
171 Comments
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. 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 took the time to listen to me, explained things in a very clear way and made me feel at ease. It was a great experience to see a doctor that saw me like a person and not a case. His recommendations were clear and I left the office feeling I was heard and seen.
It was good visit. I did not need steroids for the knee. And swelling went down. Continue with PT.
Wonderful personable doctor. Really listened and cared!!
Thorough, friendly, funny. Pleasant conversation and visit.
Dr. Rochester is friendly and engaging; interested in my health and progress.
I find Dr. Rochester to be smart but he explains it to my husband and I in easy to understand language.
A very kind, professional and informative doctor. Patient and willing to take the time to explain things to me. I would recommend him to family and friends.
Hello. Very good ,knowledgeable, listens to you. Made me feel like he really can help me. I wanted to tell my whole story how I injured my back I know it’s a long one but I felt to help me needed to give good information. Look forward to working with him. Thanks.
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.