Dr. Joel McFarland, MD

Gastroenterology*MaleAge 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
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Accepting new patients

Dr. McFarland is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • 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

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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%

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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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Jean V – Oct 31, 2024
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What went well
  • 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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Dec 03, 2022
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Jenna – Nov 18, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Nov 13, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Feb 12, 2020
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tina – Dec 10, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rochester, NY – Nov 02, 2017
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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 people found this helpful
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Macedon, NY – Aug 15, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sunnyside, NY – Jun 15, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rochester, NY – Feb 07, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 27, 2016
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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

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  • University Of Cincinnati / Main Campus

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. McFarland is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    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

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      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
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