Dr. Joel McFarland, MD

Gastroenterology*•Male•Age 49

Gastroenterology*

Dr. Joel McFarland, MD is a gastroenterologist in Rochester, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. McFarland has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MAIN CAMPUS in 2003. He is affiliated with Rochester General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Joel McFarland, MD

Practice

1425 Portland Ave Rochester, NY 14621
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
(585) 922-4136
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
|

Accepting new patients

(585) 922-4136

Dr. McFarland is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
Read our methodology

  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. McFarland specializes in the area of Gastroenterology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Learn more about experience and why treatment frequency matters

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

Dr. McFarland's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McFarland

4.1
18 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 star
72%
72%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
17%
17%

Your trust is our top concern.

We strive to keep reviews honest, trustworthy, and fair.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Great experiences
I’ve had two colonoscopies with him, and both experiences could not have been better.
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
Helpful
Jean V – Oct 31, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. McFarland?
Colonoscopy
I have had two colonoscopies with Dr. McFarland. Both times he demonstrated good communication with me regarding the procedure. He also was personable in that he could small talk with me in order to put me at ease about the procedure. I would highly recommend Dr. Mc Farland.
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
Helpful
Dec 03, 2022
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. McFarland?
Great doctor
He is very caring and great in listening into the patient. Takes his time and don’t feel rushed. Got the answers I needed
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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jenna – Nov 18, 2022
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. McFarland?
Decently respectable in office, but he is horrible at getting back about anything. I need him basically once a year. Doesn't respond to MyCare messages, office doesn't get back either. He's told me in person, face to face he would send me in a Rx for nausea, never did or got back to my message about it. I just wanted an imaging order. I have heard from others that they can hear him screaming and cussing outside the room in his office. Not sure if he is overworked, doesn't like what he does anymore, or has personal issues going on but either way - leave it at home. People come to you for help. Going elsewhere finally after a couple years.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 13, 2020
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. McFarland?
My daughter has battled stomach/gastroparesis issues for years and finally she met with Dr McFarland who actually listened and gave her answers with a plan that’s she’s has so desperately needed. I as a concerned parent felt that our concerns were met with great knowledge and information that hopefully gives her better days ahead.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 12, 2020
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. McFarland?
Great Dr. Just had my colonoscopy done by him. Loved his team and his presentation of the outcome.
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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Tina – Dec 10, 2019
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. McFarland?
He was very patient and understanding and took the time to work with me on my issues, he is a great doctor
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
6 others found this helpful
Helpful
Rochester, NY – Nov 02, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. McFarland?
Warm and welcoming experience. Listens to patient. Very caring and attentive to patient needs. Highly recommend Dr. McFarland.
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
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Macedon, NY – Aug 15, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. McFarland?
Great physician, easy to talk to. Takes the time and goes over everything. He helped me a lot with my IBD
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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Sunnyside, NY – Jun 15, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. McFarland?
Very nice doctor. Makes you feel at ease, and comfortable.
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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Rochester, NY – Feb 07, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. McFarland?
Great Dr., very easy to talk to and felt at ease.
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
10 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 27, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. McFarland?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. McFarland?

Is this your profile?

Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim your profile

Know Before You Go

About Me

biography

Dr. Joel McFarland, MD is a gastroenterologist in Rochester, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. McFarland has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MAIN CAMPUS in...read more

  • Gastroenterology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Cincinnati / Main Campus

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
- 
Gastroenterology
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Healthgrades receives board action history for physicians and physician assistants. The information displayed here is sourced from independent information providers, such as state board websites, and may not be the most up-to-date information. Healthgrades makes no representations with respect to the accuracy of any information provided here and assumes no responsibility or liability for such information.

Learn more about medical license public record check

Dr. McFarland is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

    Read our methodology

    Focus on IBD

    Locations

    Practice

    Rochester General Hospital1425 Portland Ave Rochester, NY 14621
    1

    Practice

    Chung H. Kim MD PC130 Office Park Way Ste B Pittsford, NY 14534
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Rochester General Hospital

      1425 Portland Ave
      Rochester, NY 14621
      Recipient of 15
      hospital awards

      Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

      View all awards

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality