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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Courteous, processional
(3 weeks 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.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
He was awesome, took his time explaining and answering questions.
(1 month 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.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Good guy
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Excellent!
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Rochester was infomative, experienced, and kind with great bedside manner!
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Rochester is wonderful. Efficient and caring
(2 months ago)
Sep-2025
Friendly and thorough. Did not make me feel a hypochondriac.
(2 months ago)
Sep-2025
Very great doctor. He Gives information about injuries and takes his time with his patients.
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.
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
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.