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Dr. Joel Kent, MD

Dr. Joel Kent, MD

Pain Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Joel Kent, MD is a pain medicine physician in Rochester, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Florida in 1988. He is affiliated with Strong Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

601 Elmwood Ave Rochester, NY 14642

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kent specializes in the areas of Anesthesiology, Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine & Pain Medicine. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. See hospitals
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Dr. Kent's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kent

3.4
11 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
45%
45%
4 star
18%
18%
3 star
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0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
36%
36%

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Lucky Dr Kent was my pain management doctor
Dr. Kent was the best doctor I have had in over 25 years. My last surgery was a spinal stimulator implant., my second on September 14, 2018I have since moved back to Arizona. He was kind, thoughtful and genuine, a listener and acceptor of all my issues. I was very fortunate to have found him when I needed help. I strongly urge anyone in need to find Dr. Kent. I received many injections in the time I saw him, they were done with the utmost of care. Never had any issues with the staff ever.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Sharon Roesch – Apr 12, 2024
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He is one of the best doctors I have ever had. I have several types of pain and he treats all of them with excellent results. I have doctored with him for several years. I would recommend him to alll people.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Marlene Habitzreuther – Dec 13, 2023
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Dr. Joel Kent is kind,considerate, and he is good at what he does.He helped me the first time I saw him.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Barbara Mistretta – Jan 17, 2022
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This physician never had any intention of helping me or listening to me. He thinks every patient with serious issues causing unbearable pain are drug seeking. He is not compassionate in the least. Do not waste your time or money like I did. You’ll be sorely disappointed.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Jun 07, 2021
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Treated me with extraordinary skepticism during the two-plus years I saw him for chronic pain. I had the distinct impression he reads drug-seeking behavior into every patient interaction. Mercifully the source of my pain was eventually identified by another doctor (referred pain from a nearby tumor) and fixed surgically, because the situation was intolerable—intermittent and debilitating pain, insomnia, and the accompanying depression—and Kent had no apparent intention of exploring new or different treatments. If you have a serious pain issue seek help elsewhere.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Jul 21, 2019
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Wouldn't look at my previous doctor reports and diagnosis for my hip pain. Kept telling me I had fibromyalgia instead of dealing with pain issues. Waste of time and money.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Rochester, NY – Sep 22, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joel Kent, MD is a pain medicine physician in Rochester, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Florida in 1988. He is affiliated with Strong Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Pain Medicine

  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

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  • University Of South Florida

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
Anesthesiology
Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
Pain Medicine
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Locations

Practice

University of Rochester601 Elmwood Ave Rochester, NY 14642
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Practice

Office604 Elmwood Ave Rochester, NY 14642
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Practice

Office180 Sawgrass Dr Ste 210 Rochester, NY 14620
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Strong Memorial Hospital

    601 Elmwood Ave
    Rochester, NY 14642
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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