Dr. Sara C. Rochester, MD | Newark, OH | Psychiatry

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Dr. Rochester graduated from the Joan C Edwards School of Medicine At Marshall University in 1985. She works in Newark, OH and 3 other locations and specializes in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. Dr. Rochester is affiliated with Southern Ohio Medical Center.

accepting new patients
3.2

18 Ratings
41 years of experience
1 insurance plan accepted
Medical University Of South Carolina
8 written reviews
2 specialties
15 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
4 office locations
Female

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So far, I like Dr. Rochester, although she seems to flip flop on her dx........

May 12th, 2016

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This Dr. has not just changed my life, but saved it!! She is this most caring, dedicated, understanding, Dr / Psychologist, I have ever been to. Genui ...

January 9th, 2014

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THIS DR. IS LIKE NO OTHER! SHE GENUINELY CARES FOR HER PATIENTS. TAKES THE TIME TO GET TO KNOW ABOUT THEM. SHE IS THE MOST CARING DEDICATED , UNDERSTANDING PSYCHOLOGIST I HAVE EVER SEEN. SHE HAS HELPED ME MORE IN THE SHORT TIME , I'VE BEEN WITH HER , THAN ANY DR. / MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES HAS IN THE LAST 12 YEARS. SHE IS KIND , AND SEEMS TO BE FAITH BASED !! I OWE HER MY LIFE. THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH WORDS TO DESCRIBE THE WONDERFUL PERSON / DR. THAT SHE TRULY IS !! I AM VERY BLESSED , TO HAVE HER AS MY PSYCHOLOGIST / AND HAVE HER IN MY LIFE. JUST TALKING TO HER , MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN MY LIFE, UNLIKE OTHER'S , DR. ROCHESTER , MAKES TIME FOR HER PATIENTS , INSTEAD OF HERDING PAITENTS IN AND OUT THE DOOR LIKE CATTLE. I LOVE THIS WOMAN ! ALSO , IF A PATIENT IS IN A CRISIS , SHE ALWAYS MAKES TIME TO SEE THEM , EVEN IF IT MEANS SHE MUST COME IN EARLY , ALWAYS MAKES … TIME !! THE STAFF AND NURSE ARE WONDERFUL , CARING , UNDERSTANDING , AND TREATS YOU WITH RESPECT . THE WHOLE STAFF WORK'S AS A TEAM, AND MAKE YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE . YOU ARE TREATED AS A HUMAN BEING !! LOVE THE WHOLE STAFF !!

January 9th, 2014

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She only gave more medications and it never seemed to help. Then she just kept raising the dose! Now she no longger is practicing in the state of Alabama

May 6th, 2010

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Very kind. Helped me to get my life back on track. Listened to me and prescribed medicines after having long discussions of the pro's and con's. I am sorry she has moved.

April 28th, 2010

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I have been seeing Dr. Rochester for 8 years. Yes, it took trial and error to find the correct dosages and combinations of medications, but because of her care, I am healthy and able to lead a normal life again.

January 20th, 2010

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Sara was my sister's doctor. Every time my sister would have an episode she would increase her medicine or add a new pill. She never got down to the root of the problem. " why is this person having an episode if she is taking all her medicine as proscribed?" the doctor never seemed to want to get to the main reason why my sister was sick. She only wanted to add more medicine with horrible side effects. Please take your beloved to a doctor who wants to help them have a normal life again and not make it worse!!!!!

December 12th, 2009

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She gave wrong diagnosis

October 15th, 2009

Licking Memorial Hospital Behavioral Health Services At Shepherd Hill

200 Messimer DrNewark, OH 43055

Tel: (740) 348-4870

Southern Ohio Medical Center

1805 27th StPortsmouth, OH 45662

Tel: (740) 356-5000

Southern Ohio Medical Center Psychiatric Associates

1735 27TH ST STE 302PORTSMOUTH, OH 45662

Tel: (740) 356-8425

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Kentucky Childrens Hospital

1000 S LimestoneLexington, KY 40506


Dr. Sara Casto Rochester, MD	Dr. Syed E. Ahmed, MD	Gardine Jacques, APRN, RN	Dr. Evan Allen, DO
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.2 (18 Ratings)	4.4 (14 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
41 Years of Experience	36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
	Speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu	Speaks English	Speaks English
Newark , OH	Brecksville , OH	Los Angeles , CA	Los Angeles , CA
Med School: Joan C Edwards School Of Medicine At Marshall University	Med School: Sindh School of Medicine, M.B.,B.S.	Med School: University of South Florida, Tampa, FL	Med School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Medical University Of South Carolina

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Joan C Edwards School Of Medicine At Marshall UniversityGraduated in 1985

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