Press Release: LCHS Welcomes Robert Semlear, M.D.

LOWVILLE, NY─ Lewis County Health System and Beaver River Health Center welcomes Board Certified Family Practice Physician Robert D. Semlear, M.D. to the medical staff.

Dr. Semlear joins Dr. Brian Shambo and Family Nurse Practitioners Christie Kopidlansky and Julie Emery. 

"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Semlear to the Lewis County community," stated Gerald R. Cayer, Chief Executive Officer. 

Dr. Semlear received his Bachelor of Arts from Amherst College, followed by his Doctorate in Medicine from New York University Medical School. He completed his residencies at Southside Hospital in Bayshore, New York, and University of Miami affiliated hospitals in Miami, Florida.  

Dr. Semlear has worked as a family practice physician in hospital settings and private practice for many years. Having worked in Michigan, New Hampshire, and New York, Dr. Semlear most recently joins us from Syracuse Community Health Center, Syracuse, NY. 

"Dr. Semlear has years of experience treating acute and chronic health conditions and is an excellent addition to our family practice team at Beaver River Health Center," stated Sean Harney, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for Employed Practices.  

Dr. Semlear is currently welcoming new patients. For more information or to make an appointment, please call Beaver River Health Center at 315-346-6824.

According to Dr, Semlear, "He is looking forward to getting to know our community and providing area residents with comprehensive care when they need it most."

Image courtesy via Lewis County Health System.