background
background
Dr. Robert Rotche, MD

Dr. Robert Rotche, MD

Hematology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Rotche, MD is a hematologist in Blacksburg, VA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski and Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 44 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (44 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Rotche is affiliated with Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery Blacksburg, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Rotche specializes in the area of Medical Oncology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

More Hematology Specialists at Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Dr. Rotche's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rotche

4.5
44 ratings, 34 with a written review
5 star
77%
77%
4 star
11%
11%
3 star
2%
2%
2 star
5%
5%
1 star
5%
5%

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.

Dr. Rotche is easy to talk to and clearly explained his diagnosis. He reduced my stress level with his caring attitude.
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
Oct 27, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a... Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rotche?
very likely
knowledge and friendly attitude of all staff and dr.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jan 15, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a... Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rotche?
staff and doctor were kind and on time on every visit
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
Jul 09, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a... Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rotche?
Dr. Rotche was very kind and respectful of my brother when he could not answer his questions. As a care taker he answered all my questions. Thank you.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
May 21, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a... Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rotche?
Everyone was really nice and polite. Dr. Rotche explained everything in detail so I could understand. He was really nice and polite. I would recommend him.
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
Deborah Parks – Nov 03, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a... Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rotche?
Staff very nice. And I liked that I didn’t have to wait.
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
Mary vaught – Jul 15, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a... Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rotche?
Very caring physician and listens to my concerns.
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
James/Nancy Westmoreland – Apr 08, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a... Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rotche?
I felt he really cared about me and took the time totally explained my condition and the necessary treatment He listened to what I had to say.
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
Sep 24, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rotche?
I don't know if it's the Doctor or the system. After more than two years of treatment I have come to believe in the argument that there will never be a cure for cancer because treatment is too lucrative a business. I called the office today to get some follow up on a plural effusion noted on an MRI. When I was contacted they told me of more test that were being scheduled but nothing about the effusion. When I question the person they replied "I didn't know there was one".
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
Helpful
Jun 30, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rotche?
Dr. Rotche and the staff at Blue Ridge Cancer care are very professional and friendly. They are very knowledgeable and are concerned about their patients. I very highly recommend them.
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
Ray W. – Jun 30, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rotche?
He takes the time to explain everything and answers all of my questions. I highly recommend this office and staff.
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
Kathy – May 14, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rotche?
Staff and facilities are pleasant and make the appointments less stressful. I consider myself very fortunate to have been directed to Dr Rotche and under his care. He is forthright and provides a calming interaction. I feel I can count on his wisdom and directions. When I moved back from Syracuse NY, 5+ yrs ago, the BRCC was recommended and I luckily found Dr Rotche. He makes a stressful encounter so much easier to deal with.
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
Lin Johnson – Apr 18, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rotche?
I always feel that Dr. Rotche has my best interest in all he does.
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
Apr 18, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rotche?
I’ve seen Dr Rotche for several years. He’s always attentive to what I have to say. He works hard to meet my needs. Highly recommend!
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
Bonnie Hiatt – Apr 17, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rotche?
The entire staff at BRCC, including Dr. Rotche, are always friendly and welcoming. Dr. Rotche readily answers questions and he has certainly gained my trust.
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
Jimmy Arnold – Apr 16, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rotche?
The staff is very caring and are very helpful when answering questions and booking appointments
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
Apr 16, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rotche?
Dr. Rotche is very compassionate. We worked with him before when our son was diagnosed with cancer.
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
Helpful
Rhonda Poindexter – Apr 16, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rotche?
I absolutely recommend Dr. Rotche to family and friends and even strangers.I tell everyone what a great.caring Dr. he is. From the first visit I had with him, I felt hopeful. His care has been excellent. I came to him very sick and very hopeless and he has done every possible thing to make me better.
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
Susan Mahala – Apr 16, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rotche?
I heartily recommend Dr. Rotche! I was seeing him for hematology issues. However, when I found that I had cancer related issues while temporarily staying out of state, he was invaluable in helping me understand my situation, offering his professional opinion and referring me to specialists in my location. Without his support, I would not have understood my prognosis, the options available and would not be receiving the care I need at this time. He has been my anchor. I couldn't have asked for a more compassionate and caring doctor.
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
Helpful
Janet E. Phillips – Apr 16, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rotche?
Very knowledgeable and caring.
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
Susan Jones – Apr 16, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rotche?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Rotche?

Is this your profile?

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

Claim your profile

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

About Me

biography

Dr. Robert Rotche, MD is a hematologist in Blacksburg, VA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lewisgale Hospital...read more
  • Hematology

*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 Pennsylvania

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Loyola University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Medical Oncology
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.
  • English

  • Spanish

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery

    3700 S Main St
    Blacksburg, VA 24060
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski

    2400 Lee Hwy N
    Pulaski, VA 24301
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    15% higher than the national average

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