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Dr. Lawrence Semel, MD

Dr. Lawrence Semel, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Lawrence Semel, MD is a general surgeon in Syracuse, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Semel has extensive experience in Carotid Artery Disease or Carotid Endarterectomy, Peripheral Vascular Disease, and Aortic Aneurysm or Dissection. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Auburn Community Hospital and Crouse Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

104 Union Ave Ste 1005 Syracuse, NY 13203
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Semel is affiliated with St. Joseph's Health Hospital Syracuse, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Semel specializes in the area of General Surgery. 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.
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Semel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Semel

4.8
10 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
90%
90%
4 star
0%
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3 star
10%
10%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
0%
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fantastic person and doc
he really knows vascular nedicine
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Brenda Silverman – Mar 29, 2025
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Dr. Semel is one of a kind. Top of his field and left me feeling comfortable about the femoral bypass surgeries (3) I've had to endure over the past year. My body rejected the first 2 surgeries and this 3rd one has seemed a lot better and I'm finally healing quite nicely. Thank you Dr. Semel.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
Thomas F. – Oct 19, 2024
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Seems unwilling to take time to explain anything. In and out as fast as he can. Leaf
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
3 others found this helpful
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Leaf – May 08, 2020
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I love Dr Semel Just referred him to good friend. I needed a referrel to a cardiologist that was going to take 2 months Got me in day I called him and had stroke 8 months ago Dr Padalino who did surgery Well stroke didn’t come from carotid Semel did great job So I love Dr Semel
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Catherine Kane – Jul 16, 2019
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Brilliant. Saved my mom's life. We love 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
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 15, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. Lawrence Semel, MD is a general surgeon in Syracuse, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Semel has extensive experience in Carotid Artery Disease or Carotid Endarterectomy, Peripheral Vascular Disease, and Aortic...read more
  • General Surgery

  • Vascular Surgery

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  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Vascular Surgeons of Central New York PLLC104 Union Ave Ste 1005 Syracuse, NY 13203
1

Practice

St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center301 Prospect Ave Syracuse, NY 13203
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Oneida Health

    321 Genesee St
    Oneida, NY 13421

    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

    83%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • St. Joseph's Health Hospital

    301 Prospect Ave
    Syracuse, NY 13203
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • Crouse Hospital

    736 Irving Ave
    Syracuse, NY 13210

    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

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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