Geriatrics & Aging | Conditions & Treatments | URochester Medicine
Geriatric Medicine • Eastchester, NY • Multiple locations including Highland Hospital, Strong Memorial Hospital, FF Thompson Hospital and partner sites locations
About
- Focus: The University of Rochester Medicine (UR Medicine/URMC) is a private, nonprofit academic health system in Rochester, NY, offering education, patient care, research, and health services across multiple specialties. - Key areas relevant to geriatrics and aging: - Geriatrics care and aging-related services are integrated within URMC’s hospital and outpatient programs. - Care pathways include inpatient units and outpatient clinics for older adults, with coordination across emergency, primary care, and subspecialty services. - Wilmot Cancer Institute and other specialty centers are part of the system, supporting comprehensive senior care needs. - Facilities and reach: - Main campus: 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642. - Additional site: 1000 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620. - Operates as a leading academic health system with virtual care options and urgent/emergency services. - Contact and navigation: - General inquiries: info@urmc.rochester.edu; Phone: +1 585 275 3361. - Homepage: urmc.rochester.edu - Notable attributes: - Large workforce and multinational/region-wide impact in health care, research, and education. - Emphasizes translating research into patient care and training the next generation of clinicians, including geriatrics-focused education. If you’re specifically seeking geriatrics services at URMC in Eastchester, URMC primarily serves the Rochester area with its Eastside/extended care network. For precise geriatrics programs, clinics, or Eastchester-affiliated locations, please contact URMC directly or visit their site to locate the closest geriatrics/HIC (geriatric internal medicine) services.
Clinic Type
Geriatric Medicine
Address
5901 Lac De Ville Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14618 (The Highlands at Brighton)
Phone
(585) 276-0830
peggy_petrone@urmc.rochester.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Geriatric emergency department capabilities at Highland and FF Thompson Hospital
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FAQs
What is the Geriatrics Division’s focus?
The UR Division of Geriatrics & Aging provides primary and consultative care for older adults with expertise in patient-centered and goal-based care.
Where can patients receive on-site medical care?
On-site medical care is available at Highland Hospital’s Geriatrics and Medicine Associates Clinic.
Do they offer house calls?
Yes, house calls are available to residents at partner senior living communities in and around the Rochester area.
Which hospitals admit geriatric patients?
Highland Hospital, Strong Memorial Hospital, and FF Thompson Hospital. Most admissions occur at Highland.
Is there any certification related to age-friendly care?
Yes, Strong Memorial and Highland Hospitals have achieved Age-Friendly Health System Certification.
Is there a geriatric emergency department available?
Highland Hospital and FF Thompson Hospital have NYS-accredited geriatric emergency departments.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- URochester Medicine provider page (Kevin R. McCormick, M.D., Ph.D.): 4.9 (multiple measures including overall/communication/recommend likelihood shown on page) (312 ratings; 33 comments)
- URochester Medicine provider page (Michael Mitchko, MD): 4.8–5.0 range across measures shown (e.g., discussion/explanation/recommend likelihood) (877 ratings; 98 comments)
- Birdeye listing (UR Medicine Labs – Patient Service Center): 2.4 star rating (25 reviews)
Patients praise
- Highly positive patient feedback on some UR Medicine Geriatrics & Aging providers, including communication, knowledge, and concern for patients.
- Patient comments praise providers as knowledgeable, professional, caring, thorough, and strong recommendability.
Common complaints
- At least some patient comments describe rushed/incomplete visits or limited engagement during appointments.
- Non-geriatrics-specific negative experiences appear in related UR Medicine patient-review content (e.g., low lab service rating; billing/deceptive-feeling concerns reported for urgent care).
"“simply THE BEST. He combines genuine concern of my health issues with intelligent, thoughtful advice and care. I cannot recommend him more highly!”"
— URochester Medicine provider page for Kevin R. McCormick, M.D., Ph.D."“incomplete and rushed. It took less than five minutes. About 20% of exam was checking my reflexes”"
— URochester Medicine provider page for Michael Mitchko, MD"“Quite possibly the worst experience I have ever had at a facility located in Strong.”"
— Birdeye reviews for UR Medicine Labs – Patient Service CenterSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- University of Rochester Awarded Prestigious Aging Research Center Grant | University of Rochester Medicine — Jul 15, 2025
- Aging Reimagined: Vital Care at URMC – MedTechNews — Aug 15, 2025
- URochester researchers awarded up to $22M to study a hidden driver of aging — Feb 24, 2026
- Rochester named site of research center to study the biology of aging — Jul 15, 2025
- URochester researchers awarded up to $22M to study a hidden driver of aging | University of Rochester School of Nursing — Feb 26, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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