Name: Dr. Francis Seigers, MD

Specialty: Internal Medicine

Qualification / Board Certification: Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Affiliation(s): Wynn Hospital — Utica, NY; Upstate University Hospital — Syracuse, NY; Lewis County General Hospital — Lowville, NY; Rome Health Hospital — Rome, NY; Arnot Ogden Medical Center — Elmira, NY

Locations (City/State): Lyons Falls, NY; Boonville, NY; Copenhagen, NY

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes — Currently accepting new patients

NPI Number: 1225229727

About the Doctor

Dr. Francis Seigers is a board-certified internist providing comprehensive adult primary care across three practice locations in rural upstate New York — Lyons Falls, Boonville, and Copenhagen. He earned his medical degree from State University of New York Upstate Medical University and completed his residency training at the Bassett Medical Center Program, a highly regarded community-based medical education program known for training physicians who serve rural and underserved communities. His educational and training background reflects a deliberate commitment to bringing high-quality internal medicine care to patients in areas with limited access to specialist services.

As a general internist, Dr. Seigers provides long-term, comprehensive primary care for adolescents, adults, and elderly patients, managing both common and complex illnesses across a wide range of body systems. His real-world patient care data highlights expertise in managing high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, lipid disorders, COPD, hypothyroidism, anxiety disorders, sleep apnea, and a broad spectrum of other adult health conditions. He also provides preventive services including annual physicals, cancer screenings, and pre-procedure examinations.

He is affiliated with two Castle Connolly Top Hospitals — Wynn Hospital in Utica and Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse — as well as three additional regional hospitals, ensuring his patients have access to inpatient and specialist services when needed. He accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, and other major insurance plans, and is currently accepting new patients at all three practice locations.

Key highlights about Dr. Seigers include the following:

• Internist serving three rural upstate New York communities — Lyons Falls, Boonville, and Copenhagen
• Medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University; residency at Bassett Medical Center Program
• Affiliated with two Castle Connolly Top Hospitals — Wynn Hospital and Upstate University Hospital
• Expertise in hypertension, diabetes, COPD, hypothyroidism, anxiety, and sleep apnea
• Certified Medical Examiner for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master physicals
• Accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, and MVP Healthcare
• Currently accepting new patients at all three locations

Education & Training

Dr. Seigers completed his medical education and residency training at well-respected New York State institutions, preparing him for the demands of comprehensive adult primary care in a rural community setting. His education and training include the following:

Medical School: State University of New York Upstate Medical University / Upstate Medical University College of Health Professions — Doctor of Medicine (MD) Degree

Residency: Internal Medicine — Bassett Medical Center Program

Subspecialty Focus: General Internal Medicine; Comprehensive Adult Primary Care

Additional Certification: Certified Medical Examiner for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master (DOT Physical Examinations)

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Seigers diagnoses and manages a broad range of adult medical conditions, with his most commonly treated conditions derived from real-world patient encounters over the past two years. Conditions he regularly treats include the following:

• High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
• Type 2 Diabetes and Blood Sugar Management
• Lipid Metabolism Disorders (High Cholesterol / Hyperlipidemia)
• Hypothyroidism and Thyroid Conditions
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Sleep Apnea
• Anxiety Disorders and Common Mental Health Conditions
• Respiratory Symptoms and Respiratory Infections
• Allergies (Seasonal and Environmental)
• Pneumonia and Lower Respiratory Infections
• Common Cold and Upper Respiratory Infections
• COVID-19 Evaluation and Management
• Chest Pain Evaluation and Cardiac Risk Assessment
• Urinary Problems and Urological Conditions
• B Vitamin Deficiency and Nutritional Deficiencies
• Cancer Screening and Preventive Health Evaluations
• Adult Medical and Pre-Procedure Examinations

Medical Procedures Performed

• Annual Physical Examinations and Adult Wellness Visits
• Ambulatory Care Consultations
• Blood Pressure Testing and Hypertension Monitoring
• Cancer Screenings (Breast Cancer Screening and General Cancer Screening)
• Pre-Procedure Examinations and Medical Clearances
• Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master (DOT Physicals)
• Bladder and Bowel Management
• Chronic Disease Monitoring and Medication Management
• Diabetes Management and Blood Sugar Monitoring
• Respiratory Evaluation and COPD Management
• Lipid Panel Monitoring and Cholesterol Management
• Thyroid Function Monitoring
• Sleep Apnea Evaluation and Referral
• Anxiety and Mental Health Screening and Referral Coordination
• Aromatherapy and Integrative Health Consultations
• Specialist Referral Coordination
• Immunizations and Adult Vaccinations

Services Offered

Dr. Seigers’s internal medicine practice across Lyons Falls, Boonville, and Copenhagen, New York provides a full range of adult primary care services for patients in rural Lewis and Oneida counties. His three-location practice model is a testament to his dedication to bringing accessible, high-quality internal medicine care to communities that are often underserved by the broader healthcare system.

Preventive care and annual wellness services are a cornerstone of Dr. Seigers’s practice. He conducts thorough annual physical examinations, age-appropriate cancer screenings including breast cancer screening, blood pressure testing, cholesterol monitoring, and blood sugar evaluations. He provides health counseling on lifestyle modification, weight management, smoking cessation, and nutrition to support long-term patient wellness. Routine adult vaccinations are also administered at his offices.

Chronic disease management is the primary focus of his day-to-day clinical work. Dr. Seigers manages long-term conditions including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, COPD, hypothyroidism, and anxiety disorders, developing individualized care plans and monitoring patient health through regular follow-up visits. He adjusts medications as clinically needed and coordinates referrals to specialists at affiliated hospitals when more advanced care is required.

DOT and commercial driver physical examinations are a specialized and unique service offered by Dr. Seigers. As a Certified Medical Examiner, he performs Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examinations for commercial truck drivers and vessel masters, ensuring they meet the federal health standards required for their professional licenses. This service is particularly valuable in rural upstate New York communities where commercial transportation is a significant industry.

Acute illness and sick visit care is available for patients experiencing respiratory infections, pneumonia, COVID-19, chest pain, urinary problems, allergies, and other acute conditions. Dr. Seigers provides prompt evaluation and treatment for a wide range of sudden or short-term illnesses, minimizing the need for patients in rural areas to travel long distances to access medical care.

Pre-procedure examination and medical clearance services are provided for patients requiring evaluation before undergoing surgical or medical procedures at affiliated hospitals. Dr. Seigers coordinates closely with specialist and surgical teams to ensure patients are medically optimized before procedures.

Telehealth consultation services may be available for appropriate patients. Patients are encouraged to contact his office directly at (315) 348-8407 to confirm telehealth availability and virtual appointment options.

Services available at Dr. Seigers’s practice include the following:

• Annual physical exams and adult wellness visits
• Preventive health screenings and cancer screenings
• Chronic disease management (hypertension, diabetes, COPD, hypothyroidism)
• DOT certified commercial driver and vessel master physical examinations
• Pre-procedure medical clearance evaluations
• Acute illness evaluation and sick visit care
• Blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes monitoring
• Anxiety and mental health screening and referral coordination
• Sleep apnea evaluation and referral
• Bladder and bowel management
• Adult immunizations and vaccinations
• Specialist referral coordination
• Aromatherapy and integrative health consultations
• Telehealth consultations — contact office to confirm availability
• Appointments available at three New York locations

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Seigers accepts most major insurance plans at his practice. Patients are encouraged to call his office at (315) 348-8407 before their appointment to verify that their specific plan and network are accepted. Currently accepted insurance plans include the following:

• All Other Third Party Plans
• AmeriBen
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
• CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
• Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
• Express Scripts
• Humana
• Medicare
• MVP Healthcare
• State of Tennessee
• UnitedHealthcare

Note: This list is updated regularly but is not a guarantee of coverage. Please confirm your specific plan and network directly with the office prior to your visit.

Practice Locations

Location 1 — Primary Practice

Address: 3926 State Route 12, Lyons Falls, NY 13368

Phone: (315) 348-8407

Location 2

Address: 13460 State Route 12, Boonville, NY 13309

Phone: (315) 348-8407

Location 3

Address: 9732 State Route 12, Copenhagen, NY 13626

Phone: (315) 348-8407

Hospital Affiliations

Wynn Hospital — Utica, New York

Wynn Hospital is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital recognized for OB-GYN Surgery and C-section Surgery. It is a modern, full-service hospital serving the Utica and Mohawk Valley region of New York, providing Dr. Seigers’s patients with access to comprehensive inpatient medical, surgical, and specialty care services when required.

Upstate University Hospital — Syracuse, New York

Upstate University Hospital is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital recognized for Cancer Surgery and ranked in three procedures. As the only academic medical center in Central New York and affiliated with SUNY Upstate Medical University — Dr. Seigers’s alma mater — it provides access to advanced subspecialty care, cancer treatment, and complex surgical services for patients requiring higher levels of medical intervention.

Lewis County General Hospital — Lowville, New York

Lewis County General Hospital is the primary community hospital serving Lewis County, where Dr. Seigers’s Lyons Falls and Copenhagen practice locations are based. This local hospital affiliation ensures that Dr. Seigers’s patients have nearby access to inpatient care and emergency services without traveling long distances.

Rome Health Hospital — Rome, New York

Rome Health Hospital is a community hospital serving the Rome and Oneida County region of New York, providing additional inpatient and specialty care access for Dr. Seigers’s patient population in the broader Central New York area.

Arnot Ogden Medical Center — Elmira, New York

Arnot Ogden Medical Center is a full-service regional medical center in Elmira, New York, offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and specialty services. Dr. Seigers’s affiliation with this hospital extends the geographic reach of available inpatient care options for his patients across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions of New York State.