Michel A. Selmer, DVM
A native of Long Island, Dr. Michel Selmer attended Long Island University and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. Following his undergraduate studies, he was admitted to Michigan State University School of Veterinary Medicine and earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. After practicing as an associate veterinarian at an animal hospital on Long Island, Dr. Selmer opened Selmer's Animal Hospital in 1996 (renamed Advanced Animal Care Center in 2006).
Focusing on minimally invasive diagnostic and surgical techniques, Dr. Selmer's professional interests include laparoscopic surgery, ultrasound, orthopedic surgery and endoscopy. His goal is to provide the most comprehensive and stress free veterinary care for his animal patients.
Dr. Selmer's professional interests put him in the forefront of the veterinary profession. Along with his interest in preventive medicine, he is one of a small handful of veterinarians on Long Island who performs endoscopic diagnostic and surgical procedures, orthopedic surgery, ultrasound diagnostics and ultrasound guided surgery.
An accredited member of the New York State Veterinary Medical Society, as well as the American Animal Hospital Association and the Vice President Elect of the Long Island Veterinary Medical Society, Dr. Selmer is passionate about his profession. This passion and his love for all animals has attributed to the high quality medicine that he practices. In 2006, he was cited as one of America's top veterinarians by Consumer's Research Council of America for 2006 and 2007.
Dr. Selmer enjoys all kinds of sports, including hiking, biking, swimming and working out at the gym. During weekends and holidays, he prefers spending time with his wife Jessica, their two children, Natalie and Jake, and their English bulldog called Norman.