Dr. Lesley James, MD
DPC Family Medicine physician, Rochester, NY
Dr. James runs a women-focused direct primary care practice and is board certified in Integrative Medicine.
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About Dr. James
Dr. James studied medicine at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia from 1993 to 1997. She finished her residency in Ob/GYN and Family Medicine at Jefferson University Hospital in 2002. Later she completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, from 2009 to 2011.
She is American board certified in Integrative Medicine, since 2011, and in Lifestyle Medicine, since 2024. She was inducted into the AOA honor society in 1997. Her practice has moved to a women-focused direct primary care model.
She still sees male patients, but her main focus is women's care. She says this model gives her time for longer visits and closer relationships with patients. She has cared for more than 2,000 patients over 14 years.
She is a master gardener in training.
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The practice uses a women-focused direct primary care model.
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Where did Dr. James train?
Dr. James studied medicine at Jefferson Medical College. She completed her residency at Jefferson University Hospital. She completed a fellowship at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine.
Is Dr. James board certified?
Yes. Dr. James is board certified in Integrative Medicine and in Lifestyle Medicine.
Does Dr. James see male patients?
Yes. She continues to see male patients, with her main focus on care for women.
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