Steven Semmler, MD
My specialties:
- Family medicine
Not accepting new patients in this area.
Professional interests:
- Preventive care
- Sports Medicine
- Office procedures
- Virtual visits
I am a board-certified physician, specializing in family medicine. My professional interests include preventive care, sports medicine and office procedures. I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
Hometown: New London, MN
Best part of my work: Seeing a patient succeed in making positive changes in their life and healing physically. I enjoy helping patients prevent illness and stay active throughout life.
Why I became a physician: To help people through the healing process and help them maintain good quality of life.
What I tell my friends and family: Model healthy behavior, such as wearing a bike helmet, so your children will learn from you.
How I spend my free time: Spending time with my wife and children, canoeing and fishing in the wilderness, water and cross-country skiing.
What patients say about me: I am told that I am an active listener and explain things in common-sense language that's easy to understand.
Favorite health tip: Daily exercise prevents a multitude of problems.
Practice philosophy: I use evidence-based practices to improve long-term health and disease management. Through daily healthy living, patients can improve their quality of life.
Lead physician: Allina Health Clinic Forest Lake
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
Personal interests
- Canoeing
- Cross-country skiing
- Family activities
- Fishing
- Waterskiing
Educational institutions
- St. Louis University
Current licenses and certifications
- Board Certified Practice
Internships
- Mayo Clinic Preliminary General Surgery Internship
Residencies
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Years of experience
- 16
Hospital affiliations
- United Hospital
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)
Prompt and you don't have to wait getting in.
the doc listens
It's a fast and efficient experience
Quick service.
longtime patient (30+ years), for the most part over that timespan have found the care, response, convenience to be of high quality
Fast, friendly service.
everything went smooth and easy.
Dr. Semmler is the best. He has always been very professional with myself as well as my wife.
Excellent care and service
Very fast and friendly.