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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He is caring, listens well and stays on top of your needs.
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
He is so nice, I really love that he said a couple of words in Spanish to help me understand. He’s very thoughtful and kind, he sent me for some tests that I never heard before, I think that he will help me with the pain that I have for almost 3 years.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Kindest most patient doctor I have ever met
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Rochester was great very thorough went everything and explained stuff in a way anyone can understand
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Outstanding doctor, listen to you. Asked all the questions. Made you feel like he loves his job and actually cares. Unlike his surgical partner that ridiculous. Dr rochester i give 10 stars too.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Courteous, processional
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
He was teaching during the appointment and it was fascinating to listen to. He seems like a great person to learn from.
(3 months ago)
Nov-2025
He was awesome, took his time explaining and answering questions.
(3 months ago)
Nov-2025
I felt comfortable with him. He seems to be knowledgeable on what to do with my issues. So far so good. Time will tell. Very personable DR.
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.
He is caring, listens well and stays on top of your needs.
He is so nice, I really love that he said a couple of words in Spanish to help me understand. He’s very thoughtful and kind, he sent me for some tests that I never heard before, I think that he will help me with the pain that I have for almost 3 years.
Kindest most patient doctor I have ever met
Dr. Rochester was great very thorough went everything and explained stuff in a way anyone can understand
Outstanding doctor, listen to you. Asked all the questions. Made you feel like he loves his job and actually cares. Unlike his surgical partner that ridiculous. Dr rochester i give 10 stars too.
Courteous, processional
He was teaching during the appointment and it was fascinating to listen to. He seems like a great person to learn from.
He was awesome, took his time explaining and answering questions.
I felt comfortable with him. He seems to be knowledgeable on what to do with my issues. So far so good. Time will tell. Very personable DR.
Good guy