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Lawrence Semel, MD

Lawrence Semel, MD

Vascular Surgery, Surgery

Provider Ratings

4.7 out of 5 (560 ratings)

Speaks

Languages

Italian

Primary Contact

315-424-0790
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Primary Contact
315-424-0790
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Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Surgery

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

St Joseph's Physicians - Vascular Services - Medical Office Centre

104 Union Ave
Ste 1005
Syracuse, NY 13203

315-424-0790 View Details

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

(560 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.

117 Reviews

07/24/2025

VERY PROFESSIONAL

07/11/2025

Very professional

07/11/2025

Good experience.

06/27/2025

Excellent

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’t 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’t 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’s

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.

11/27/2024

Dr was very soft spoken. Did not reach out a hand when he introduced himself. Didn't explain what was blocking my artery.

11/26/2024

It was a decent experience

11/26/2024

My son was with me and he really liked the doctor and everyone that had taken care of me

11/26/2024

The whole experience made me think I was staying at A lLuxery Hotel St Joes!!!

11/22/2024

Ok

11/21/2024

I appreciate Dr Semel . He is polite and exceptionally good at his profession

11/19/2024

Great provider

11/13/2024

Very good and explained what was going on and what could happen if it was not taken care of and how it would be done.

11/13/2024

Dr. Semel always seems like he is in a hurry. Also, I don't feel he really listens to me. There are quite a few times I've thought about trying to find another doctor, but my PCP keeps saying he's the best. I just don't feel he's taking care of my problems or answering my needs.

11/12/2024

awesome

11/07/2024

Once again....The Best

11/06/2024

Very caring ‘

11/05/2024

Could have been a Telehealth visit.

10/30/2024

He did an excellent job placing stents in my legs last year; all 5 working 100%

10/29/2024

Would never go there again ever

10/25/2024

Dr. Semel is very courteous and relates to the patient on their level

10/18/2024

He was excellent!!

10/17/2024

Very satisfied

10/11/2024

Thank you

10/10/2024

Traveling 6 hours for this follow-up to have Dr. Semel look at my incision for 15 seconds and say looks OK. I had requested a virtual meeting and was told no we can't do that. YIPES!!!

10/09/2024

For my first visit with Dr. Simiele, I was extremely impressed

10/01/2024

She was patient and explained things very well.

09/27/2024

He was called out for an emergency surgery & we were going to be seen by the PA, but he was back from surgery & saw us himself, all without a very long wait time.

09/24/2024

The doctor is very good at what he does and he has a very, very good staff. They’re all very helpful.

09/20/2024

Excellent

09/20/2024

Friendly and knowledgeable

09/17/2024

Very happy with provider

09/17/2024

The only things: the office was supposed to schedule a CT scan on Tuesday 9/17 and they have not called me as of 9/20/24 !!!

09/13/2024

I have alot of confidence in his ability to the things that have kept me going

09/10/2024

I am very confident with his treatment and results

08/28/2024

Very caring and professional

08/21/2024

Excellent

08/21/2024

Dr. Semel has done so much to care for my leg I don’t have the words to explain my appreciation.

08/20/2024

felt comfortable

08/20/2024

all great

08/16/2024

I've seen the doctor since 1993 and he's always been ver professional and caring.

08/15/2024

overall it was a good experience - again we could have asked more questions

08/15/2024

Top of the line

08/14/2024

Very caring, knows what he is doing, explains thing very good

08/07/2024

My care was exceptional. I just feel the Dr. / Surgeon needs to talk and discuss the pre-op and post op results better. I am very confused as to what was done and why the intial problem was not taken care of.

08/06/2024

I would be lost and not be on earth if it was not for Dr Semell.

08/06/2024

Providers in office very personable, professional ,

08/06/2024

Would recommend Dr. Semel and staff as first rate .

08/02/2024

Doctor Semel, THANKS !!!!

08/02/2024

Very satisfied
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