Lawrence Semel, MD

Lawrence Semel, MD

Vascular Surgery, Surgery

Speaks

Languages

Italian

Primary Contact

315-424-0790

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Surgery

Locations & Contact

Education & Certifications

Education

Medical School:
SUNY Health Sciences Center

Fellowship:
SUNY Upstate University Hospital

Internship:
SUNY Upstate University Hospital

Residency:
SUNY Upstate University Hospital

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery

American Board of Surgery

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.7 out of 5

(558 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

153 Reviews

11/05/2025

When I had a problem with the 9th floor blood lab Vascular Surgeons owned my problem and followed up on the status. I am very impressed with the group - everyone went above and beyond to help me. Thank you!

11/04/2025

It was very satisfying to see a new surgeon that made me comfortable after my past 3 surgeries .. appreciate the honesty

11/04/2025

Dr. Semel explained things very well to me and was most pleasant.

10/29/2025

THE BEST !!!!!!!!!!

10/28/2025

the nurses were very good.

10/24/2025

Dr Semel explained everything to me and what the possible outcome would be. Really explained it like no one has before.

10/21/2025

Very understanding of my problems.

10/21/2025

Thank you

10/17/2025

1st class surgeon, compassionate, kind, never makes you feel "less than" very thoughtful. Thank you all

10/16/2025

He is a great Doct

10/14/2025

He asks good questions and listens closely

10/14/2025

Awsome Doctor in every way

10/14/2025

Good

10/08/2025

He seems to be so caring!

10/08/2025

He is a awesome doctor I highly recommend him

10/08/2025

Makes you feel confident being in his care and I would recommend him highly to others who are in need of a vascular surgeon!

10/07/2025

I trust his knowledge and have heard only good things about him

10/07/2025

He was clear explaining and was very cordial

10/07/2025

it was a pleasure meeting the Dr

10/07/2025

Thank you for your professional care!

10/01/2025

Great, had all of my questions answered. Going for additional testing.

09/26/2025

I been a patient with Dr. Semel since 2005. His has always been professionalIn his manner. I have a trust with during the various procedures he had done.

09/26/2025

Great Doctor

09/26/2025

Dr Semel has always treated me very well

09/26/2025

This gentleman is all business, explaining what You need to know, and offering options to address your issue.

09/19/2025

Dr. Semel was recommended to me by my Cardiologist at another facility, whom stated that if he had to have the surgery I did Dr, Semel would doing it! you don't get a better recommendation than that. and he was right.

09/12/2025

Explained my situation thoroughly so I have confidence in the diagnosis..enjoy knowing he is my medical provider.

09/12/2025

Good. Dr

09/11/2025

He is very specific and direct with information and with answers to any questions

09/10/2025

Dr. Semel is always kind and comforting.

09/09/2025

I appreciate his candid explanations as to what the next steps are for my treatment and why I need them done. He helps me not to be afraid and to trust him.

09/09/2025

Dr Semel has tried tirelessly to do what needs to be done with me & even if things don't end up in my favor, I have no doubt he gave it his all

09/09/2025

Dr Semel is a very good doctor. I trust him with all my issues.

09/04/2025

Professional, dedicated. No b.s.

09/04/2025

Listening , explaining , understanding and answering my questions .

09/04/2025

Hopefully will be able to get the problem diagnosed with a plan for relief

09/03/2025

un doctor exelenre

09/03/2025

See earlier comments

09/02/2025

Caring and compassionate, with professionalism.

08/29/2025

I met with Dr. Semel for a consultation regarding a future procedure.

08/29/2025

I'm thankful that he's one of many doctor's I have he knows what he is doing

08/28/2025

He is very nice and is trying to make the best decision on what he needs to do to make things better

08/27/2025

I was provided efficient and efficient excellent care!! I was also impressed on the treatment received on the entire visit!

08/26/2025

Good visit.

08/26/2025

He was kind and talked with me, so I would understand what he did during my surgery.

08/26/2025

All business

08/22/2025

Can't say enough about this man. Seems so genuine and sincere.

08/22/2025

He was friendly and helpful

08/20/2025

An excellent surgeon

08/14/2025

Dr. Semel provides excellent medical care, and takes the time to listen to his patient. Your staff is compassionate and kind. I feel very grateful to be treated in this practice

08/13/2025

Feel very comfortable with Dr. Semel following my case.

08/13/2025

He is an excellent doctor. He is brief but to the point. If was to have anymore surgery I would want Dr Semel to perform it.

08/12/2025

Very nice to talk to and explain the prpcedure

08/06/2025

He is very professional and makes you feel comfortable and heard!

08/06/2025

Dr Semel is compassionate & very professional. I already have recommended him to friends.

08/06/2025

Very professional.

08/06/2025

Thorough in my evaluation and testing. Honest and experienced.

08/05/2025

All I can say is he's a great doctor and he takes care of his patients. Nothing bad to about him

08/05/2025

hi is the best

08/01/2025

Glad to have him on my team !

08/01/2025

Always enjoyed talking with Cr Semel. He cuts right to the chase which I like

08/01/2025

It was nice to revisit past experiences!

07/25/2025

Very kind and explained everything to me

07/25/2025

Ultrasound technician was excellent!

07/25/2025

I am very grateful for Dr. Semel repairing my artery. She am feeling much better.

07/24/2025

Felt comfortable with with him.

07/24/2025

VERY PROFESSIONAL

07/18/2025

Excellent professional

07/17/2025

I trust Doctor Semel completely and know I鈥檓 in good hands

07/17/2025

The doctor Semel Lawrence was well reccomended and proved to be just that!

07/16/2025

I recognized dr. Semel as the man who took very good care of both my mom and dad years ago!was honored to be a patient of his.

07/11/2025

Very professional

07/11/2025

Good experience.

07/11/2025

He is a wonderful doctor who seems to truly care about his patients.

07/11/2025

Quick and efficient

07/08/2025

I like him,was comfortable w/him ( very important )and utterly confidant to be in his hands..as I said..I couldn't be more grateful that chance put me in his path

07/08/2025

He鈥檚 very concerned with his patients had them get me right in 2 days for testing. Explains everything very thorough. Listens to your concerns.

07/03/2025

very good experience with this visit.

07/03/2025

Very caring and staff friendly and supportive

07/02/2025

The wait time was minimal ... All staff that I had contact with were very friendly ...

07/02/2025

Dr. Semel is not a man of many words, but it's obvious he cares about the health and well-being of his patients. We are very pleased with him and the staff.

07/02/2025

on top of his game

07/01/2025

Dr Semel is the very best The Man is excellent and his staff they also are excellent

06/27/2025

Excellent

06/27/2025

very good doctor

06/25/2025

very good

06/19/2025

Excellent!!

06/18/2025

Very nice office and care. Thank you!

06/18/2025

Good scheduling of ultrasound for possible Dvt.

05/28/2025

Need more vascular surgeons like Doctor Semel

05/28/2025

Would recommend

05/22/2025

Very positive

05/22/2025

Dr. Semel was very pleasant to speak with and explained and answered questions so that I fully understood the immediate issues.

05/21/2025

couldn't be better....

05/21/2025

Dr Semel is a kind knowledgeable compassionate intuitive doctor that explains thing well and listens to you

05/15/2025

Dr. SEMEL IS FANTASTIC

05/15/2025

She was very good

05/13/2025

Thumbs up

05/02/2025

I couldn鈥檛 ask for anything better

05/02/2025

Very professional and courteous

04/29/2025

He is awesome!

04/24/2025

Awesome

04/23/2025

He was very directly to the point confident, knowledgeable, caring

04/22/2025

Everyone is there are number 10 in my book

04/18/2025

Dr.Semel did an excellent job with my surgery.

04/16/2025

I was very pleased with my visit.

04/15/2025

Excellent with my husbands treatment also!

04/11/2025

Keep up great work

04/11/2025

Everything and everyone was very Professional.

04/10/2025

Nurses were great, Dr talks too low and doesn鈥檛 spend any extra time with you.

04/09/2025

All were attentive.

04/03/2025

Outstanding experience!

04/01/2025

Getting a scan set up I felt a lot better

04/01/2025

Free parking is nice and check in process was great

03/28/2025

I was in and out in no time--all went well

03/28/2025

Dr. Lawrence Semel is an excellent vascular surgeon.

03/27/2025

Dr. Semel was extremely professional and quick to answer any questions and schedule surgery

03/27/2025

Explained procedure very well.

03/26/2025

All very good easy to be with

03/18/2025

I felt comfortable and like everyone Cared

03/07/2025

That鈥檚

03/06/2025

Dr Semel is wonderful

03/04/2025

He is the best in the business and I know he is extremely busy, but I wish he could be a little friendlier. That is just me though..

02/28/2025

Great

02/26/2025

Very professional

02/21/2025

Explaining thoroughly.

02/19/2025

Dr Semel is the best there is.

02/13/2025

This provider is very thorough and making every effort to help me out.

02/12/2025

He explained everything in terms that I understood.

02/07/2025

From arrival to finished, very good service by receptionist, to nurse to room, to Dr Semel in to check my surgery dites, to exiting facility. Very good by all involved.

02/04/2025

Was very good at explaining things

02/04/2025

Friendly staff

01/29/2025

All Good

01/29/2025

It was great

01/28/2025

Very happy and satisfied with this practice

01/24/2025

Dr Semel is the best !!!!!

01/24/2025

Great and very professional

01/22/2025

Everything went well.

01/21/2025

Dr Semel eased my nerves about what was going on with me. He asked questions and answered my questions.

01/17/2025

I walked away with a high degree of confidence in the care that I had received.

01/17/2025

No, everything went smoothly

01/17/2025

Very pleasant and courteous and made patient feel comfortable

01/16/2025

This doctor is very experienced

01/10/2025

I enjoy seeing doctor semel and I feel very comfortable with him

12/27/2024

Very knowledgeable

12/20/2024

Excellent physician!

12/19/2024

I trust Dr. Semel 100%.

12/18/2024

Thank you for two successful surgeries with the upcoming third surgery.

12/13/2024

Not bad

12/10/2024

Very professional and very clear on explanations

12/05/2024

Took time to explain with chart. Was assuring about not needing surgert

12/04/2024

Dr Semil has always been great for me

12/03/2024

Dr. Semel answered all my questions, was attentive to my concerns and spent a satisfactory amount of time with me in reviewing tests performed and medical records.
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