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Dr. James Roche, MD

Dr. James Roche, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Roche, MD is a general surgeon in Scranton, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lehigh Valley Hospital-Dickson City and Regional Hospital of Scranton. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

300 Lackawanna Ave Unit 200 Scranton, PA 18503
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Dr. Roche's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Roche

3.5
11 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Very professional, not an alarmist.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 07, 2023
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I would NOT recommend this surgeon. Dr Roche sent me for gall bladder testing(hydro scan). Read results wrong, told me I was at a 34 (really 24). He charted on one thing, told me another. Should have had out a year ago. Finally had surgery, explains NOTHING pre and post surgery. Uses staples(antiquated medicine). Feel worse after having surgery. Dr never said what biopsy said about gall bladder, had to pry info out of him. At post surgery follow up, complained of pain. He replies with, "I don't know, call me if you have an issues". Nurse points out to Dr, staples look infected, he blows it off, says they're fine. Pain got so severe, called his office again. Sent for CT scan. Waited to hear from his office. No reply. 1 1/2 weeks later, finally reach office. His nurse says, "Oh, Dr got results over a week ago, drink Miralax, and lots of water" Huh?? Cannot pass bowels a month after surgery and apparently this isn't an issue to this so called Dr. Terrible experience.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Jason – Feb 15, 2021
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Very concerned and compassionate. Was very patient answering any questions asked. Explained procedure.......both risks and benefits! Knowledgeable especially about the surgery needed.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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S Walsh – Jan 10, 2021
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Would not send my worst enemy to him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 01, 2018
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Just had gallbladder surgery.....Dr explained everything before going in to have it removed..... Everyone in Regional hospital was very nice ..... very attentive and just down right nice..... Before and after care was excellent.....and surgery also went well...
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Carol in Carbondale,Pa – Mar 31, 2018
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Kind, compassionate, physician. Would definitely recommend. I had emergency surgery, was originally scheduled with another doctor who ended up not being available Dr Roche operated instead. Very pleased.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Judith in Scranton, PA – Oct 26, 2016
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Dr. Roche was friendly, explained procedures well, and performed my procedure well
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
14 others found this helpful
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Tunkhannock, PA – Jan 29, 2016
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Dr. James Roche, MD is a general surgeon in Scranton, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lehigh Valley Hospital-Dickson City and Regional Hospital of Scranton. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

  • General Surgery

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  • Thomas Jefferson University

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office300 Lackawanna Ave Unit 200 Scranton, PA 18503
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Practice

Regional Hospital of Scranton746 Jefferson Ave Scranton, PA 18510
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Moses Taylor Hospital700 Quincy Ave Scranton, PA 18510
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lehigh Valley Hospital-Dickson City

    330 Main St
    Dickson City, PA 18519

  • Regional Hospital of Scranton

    746 Jefferson Ave
    Scranton, PA 18510

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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