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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Excellent!
(4 days ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Rochester was infomative, experienced, and kind with great bedside manner!
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Rochester is wonderful. Efficient and caring
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Friendly and thorough. Did not make me feel a hypochondriac.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very great doctor. He Gives information about injuries and takes his time with his patients.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. Rochester was a good listener and answered all of our questions.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very professional and competent, while caring and attentive to my comfort during procedure. Explained and answered questions thoroughly.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very kind
(1 month ago)
Aug-2025
Wonderful doctor who listens to his patients .I feel blessed to have him caring for me.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Outstanding. Excellent physician in his professional field.
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.
Excellent!
Dr. Rochester was infomative, experienced, and kind with great bedside manner!
Dr Rochester is wonderful. Efficient and caring
Friendly and thorough. Did not make me feel a hypochondriac.
Very great doctor. He Gives information about injuries and takes his time with his patients.
Dr. Rochester was a good listener and answered all of our questions.
Very professional and competent, while caring and attentive to my comfort during procedure. Explained and answered questions thoroughly.
Very kind
Wonderful doctor who listens to his patients .I feel blessed to have him caring for me.
Outstanding. Excellent physician in his professional field.