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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very good phy.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Knowledgeable, professional and personable!
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Explained in detail the causes of my discomfort and the steps we need to take to alleviate it.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
A very professional doctor very informative excellent communication skills.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Visit was great good doctor and very sociable
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent doctor, first doctor who really understood what my issues were.
Easy to talk too!
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Attentive and caring. Great doctor. Highly recommend.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent !
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Quick without brusqueness
Knowledgeable and informative but listened to my problem with a concerned attitude.
My initial impression is that I would see him again and will recommend his services.
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.
very good phy.
Knowledgeable, professional and personable!
Explained in detail the causes of my discomfort and the steps we need to take to alleviate it.
A very professional doctor very informative excellent communication skills.
Visit was great good doctor and very sociable
Excellent doctor, first doctor who really understood what my issues were. Easy to talk too!
Attentive and caring. Great doctor. Highly recommend.
Excellent !
Quick without brusqueness Knowledgeable and informative but listened to my problem with a concerned attitude. My initial impression is that I would see him again and will recommend his services.
Super friendly