Daniel King MD, FACP is a board certified Internist and Geriatrician with the University of Rochester, associated with Highland Hospital. When asked to describe “Geriatrics” to his patients he will often tell them that he views himself as a specialist in the types of transitions that occur as we ag...

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Medicine, Highland Hospital (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Geriatric Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2014 - 2015

Residency, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2011 - 2014

Internship, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2010 - 2011

Education

MD | University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry (USA). 2010

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.9

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.9

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.9

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9

Patient Comments

5.0

Curative treatment plan resolved the problem quickly

Jan 24, 2025

5.0

Excellent

Dec 28, 2024

5.0

Dan King has been just great since my entry into his practice in July 2024.He listens well considers issues thoughtfully and suggests options judiciously. Exams are practical and focused. Provides enough time to address my concerns. He is present, attentive, considerate and"real" in our interactions. This visit was just like that!

Dec 25, 2024

5.0

Courteous and professional

Dec 19, 2024

5.0

The oractice as a whole is terrific and Dr. Daniel King is stupendous - I appreciate him very much!

Dec 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. King is wonderful. He is compassionate, thorough, and listens to my issues. I trust his medical judgement and feel comfortable discussing complicated problems.

Dec 09, 2024

5.0

He is very caring!

Dec 02, 2024

5.0

A welcome change from past doctor

Dec 02, 2024

5.0

Very good

Nov 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. King is a compassionate & highly competent provider!

Nov 07, 2024

5.0

The Best. The very best! [...]

Nov 07, 2024

5.0

Dr. King is wonderful, caring and thorough. He spent time, explaining his thoughts and explained the reason for changing the dosage of my thyroid.

Oct 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. King listened, asked pertinent questions, was compassionate and listened

Oct 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. King is a wonderful doctor in all respects.

Oct 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. King listened to me and responded to all my concerns. He is ensuring that all my health care needs are met!!

Oct 03, 2024

5.0

Excellent knowledge of my personal history and medical conditions and life background

Sep 13, 2024

5.0

Profesional and passionate

Aug 03, 2024

5.0

My experience with Dr. King continues to be professional, timely, caring, attentive

Jul 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. King is an exemplary care provided who I would highly recommend and feel supremely confident in

Jun 24, 2024

5.0

Dr King is the best!!!

Jun 16, 2024

5.0

I have recommended him to friends and those who got in appreciate him as much as I do. He listens deeply, has great suggestions for any needed changes.

Jun 14, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor.

May 10, 2024

5.0

Obviously, I appreciate Dr. Daniel King very much. I am very happy with the care & attention he has given me. I am grateful to have him as my PCP.

May 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. King is exceptional. I appreciate him very much.

Apr 22, 2024

5.0

Very good as first visit subsequent to a clogged catheter.

Apr 04, 2024

5.0

Very good listener & diagnostician, responsive to MyChart messages.

Mar 31, 2024

5.0

Dr. King is one of the best. He listens, encouraging & caring.

Mar 31, 2024

5.0

The staff & Dr. King were/are wonderful - thank you.

Mar 31, 2024

5.0

I have recommended Dr. King to my bereavement group.

Feb 16, 2024

5.0

As a first introduction visit, I am confident that Dr. King will provide excellent care.

Feb 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. King has a great bedside manner. I trust him!

Jan 31, 2024

4.2

[...] Not having more time with Dr King, being able to converse with him directly for only a short time is upsetting to me. [...] Feels that there is a lack of concern a disconnection between The Doctor and me.

Dec 20, 2023

4.6

Almost always a good experience. He treats you like a friend.

Nov 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. King is an exceptionally good listener & diagnostician.

Nov 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. King is the very best doctor I have ever had or seen!!!

Oct 03, 2023

5.0

All very good

Aug 26, 2023

5.0

My physician and I have always had excellent communication between us. He always provides the best care.

Aug 25, 2023

5.0

I am fortunate to have such a terrific doc.

Aug 14, 2023

5.0

My doctor is very professional. He listens to me and answers me so I understand. He is friendly we share conversations.

Jun 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. King is one of the best doctors I have seen. He is exceeded all of my expectations and so happy that he is my doctor.

Jun 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. King was a very concerning doctor, he is an excellent doc.

May 23, 2023

5.0

Thanks to all

May 21, 2023

5.0

He spent an extraordinary amount of time with me dealing with a highly complex issue and I am very grateful

May 20, 2023

5.0

Just a first time visit. Very good questions and very thorough

May 14, 2023

5.0

Dr King is phenomenal. I'm lucky to be his patient.

May 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Daniel King is truly excellent in his care, communication, thoroughness, and prompt follow up. He called twice to follow up about issues he needed to find more information on. His manner with [...] is respectful and attentive. We highly recommend this doctor.

Feb 03, 2023

4.6

He is always very nice and friendly.

Jan 27, 2023

5.0

Dr King is excellent

Jan 06, 2023

5.0

He was amazing!

Sep 11, 2022

5.0

An excellent PCP.

Jul 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. King is the best & I know my mother is being cared for medically. He truly is one of the best geriatric docs in Rochester.

Apr 26, 2022

4.6

Good.

Apr 18, 2022

5.0

It may seem as if the number of "very good" responses is a lack of thoughtful responses. However, I believe Dr King is highly unusual, In every area as an intent listener; as an accurate diagnostician; as an effective, professional physician.

Mar 31, 2022

5.0

Dr King is excellent

Mar 26, 2022

5.0

5 1/2 yrs. of excellent care of pt. with both medical complexities & advancing dementia - always delivered with sincere caring for patient & family --- Dr. King is a huge asset to UR Medicine, & we are grateful he's our doctor.

Feb 15, 2022

5.0

I have already recommended him

Feb 11, 2022

5.0

Dr. King is probably the best doctor I have had over the years [...] and he has been my doctor for 6 years. He never appears hurried, He is caring, enlists my opinion regarding my willingness to try a new medication. Or to try a new procedure. He definitely has the personality for a "Geriatic Doctor".

Feb 05, 2022

5.0

Excellent.

Feb 01, 2022