About Me
I have been a practicing family physician for more than 30 years. As chair of the Department of Family Medicine at The Ohio State University, I believe in shared decision-making so that patients are engaged in their health care.
I love family medicine because it allows me to have a long-term doctor-patient relationship with a variety of individuals with different ages, different diseases, and different perspectives and experiences.
In addition to my clinical work, I am a member of the Cancer Control Program at the OSUCCC – James, where my research focuses on education, clinical practice and administration.
I was the principal investigator on a Health Resources & Services Administration grant to work on interprofessional education with the College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Pharmacy, the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, and the College of Social Work. I am also the co-investigator on a nursing grant that was recently submitted to develop a residency program for advanced practices nurses in primary care.
I enjoy the people that I work with at Ohio State and the fact that we look forward to making things better for our patients. I also like that we’re an integrated health care system, where all records are in the same place with computer access from any of our sites. This allows doctors to view a patient’s records and communicate electronically, which supports patient engagement.
Highlights
- Chair of Ohio State’s Family Medicine Department for 14 years
- American Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors
- Past President of American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation
- Best Doctor in America 2017
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Family Practice
- Primary Care
Locations Where I Practice
240 Market St.
Suite A
New Albany, OH 43054
614-293-4980
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
7/1/1973 - 6/1/1976
Residency
Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH
6/1/1976 - 6/30/1979
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine
7/8/1979
Academic Information
My Department
Family Medicine
My Division
Family Medicine
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
345 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.8 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.8 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.8 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/30/2024, Dr. Welker has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Very good at what she does. I have a lot of respect for her. I trust her.
The good Doctor Welker has been my attending physician for 25 years now. During that 25 years, she has been an exceptional doctor.
Always treats me like a a person and not just another patient.
She's been my Doc for for over 30 years and I'd have it no other way; she's the greatest
Best Doctor! She is very helpful and cares about and for me
She is the very best/ just excellent
Dr. Welker is very personable, remembers my history, and always gives the best advice and care. I have been seeing her for about 12 years and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my health.
Good
Always good - answering questions, listens attentively, never hurries
Very good
Dr Welker is a caring, knowledgeable, kind provider. She makes sure all my vaccinations are up to date and all health care needs are addressed. She answers online questions immediately even on weekends.
The most responsive doctor ever. Answers my chart messages almost immediately. Even responds when she is on vacation.
Personable, concern for my health, pro active trying to find answers.
Dr. Welker is the BEST, hands down!
Listens and answers all my concerns and issues. Always follows up with blood test results and stays on top of my prescriptions.
Dr. Welker was Professional and answered any questions I had.
Excellent doctor
Reliable
Dr. Welker is excellent. She is a good listener, thoughtful, and conservative in her care which I appreciate.
The doctor also helped when needed.
She is always very professional and courteous
Very best experiences
All good, no bad...
Smiled, friendly, knowledgeable, listened, offered suggestions
Dr. Welker is the best Dr at OSU. She has been my doctor for over 25 years, maybe more. Very good at what she does.
Dr. Always asks questions Asks how I'm feeling What if anything is bothering meAsks about each medicine
She was also excellent as always
She was very thorough in her exam and treated me with respect.
All good
Friendly, thorough, and very knowledgeable
Always great care.
Dr Welker is a treasure. She always takes the time to listen and always demonstrates her concern for my wellbeing. She is thorough, patient and responsive.
Dr. Welker is great.
If there was a rating beyond 10 I would have rated the Doctor higher
I think Dr Welker is thoughtful and considerate always checks on my medication
Excellent. Listened when I described my condition. Explained what needed to be done.
She always listens to everything I have to say. She is very familiar with my medications and health.
It always has been very good with Dr.Welker it always is not the same with your other offices.
She really listens!
Professional helpful
Dr Welker is always wonderful to work with
Always good!
Was my doctor from 1987 till late 90s glad to be back with her happy with the care
She has been my Dr. For over 35 years! We have a very good relationship!
Very good
She's a great listener and problem solver.
Dr.Welker is the BEST! She cares very much for my overall health.
Dr. Welker has been our physician for 40 yrs and has slways been there for me. Unferstanding, compassionate and helpful.
Good
Excellent
She spent time with me and listened to me.
She is always takes her time , answers all questions, very knowledgeable .
Dr. Welker has been my provider for 39 years. She knows my history and always takes the best care possible.
She always listens and offered a couple of solutions to try.
Good
All good
Dr Welker and staff have always been available, knowledgeable and helpful.
Doctor was excellent giving care and advise
Knowledgable
Outstanding doctor
She didn't raise the possibility of Lyme's disease, which my regular doctor, during my next visit, suggested and ordered a blood test for.
She knows my history
Always GREAT !!!
My appointment was scheduled via the message system with Dr Welker for a follow up for cellulitis from a cat bite that got infected while I was on a business trip out of state. Dr Welker wrote a script for me while I was on the trip. I ended up with a 2 night stay in a local hospital for IV antibiotics. I kept in touch with Dr Welker throughout and when I requested a follow up with her, DR Welker was most accommodating.
Dr Welker has always kept me informed about the medication I am on and will ask questions of me for follow up. The comfort level of being able to talk over with her my situation being assurance of well being.
Always helpful, professional, listens to my concerns. Explains all issues well and answers all questions
My Dr. Welker is the Best Doctor and I'm very fortunate to have her taking care of my health! She knows and understands all my problems and Heath issues.
Excellent
Good
Didn't have any bad experience, all was good?
She's always very friendly and listens to all of my concerns.
Listen, supportive,and efficient
I think she's the best medical provider I've ever had in my life.
The most professional person I know, and exceptional knowledge of medicine
Dr Welker responds very quickly to My Chart questions. In office she is very attentive and engaged
Well.. Dr.Welker is awesome.. She is smart, caring and a very tentative listener! Very good traits for you Doctor to possess.. She deeply wants myself, wife and mother-in-law to be our best.. Medically AND emotionally..
Very attentive
Dr Welker is just right for me. Listens carefully, is reassuring but never over-reacts. Positive and realistic.
Dr. Welker is always very caring. She knows me well and I trust her.
Mary Jo Walker is outstanding!
Everything was excellent as usual.
Always excellent
Doctor Welker is an excellent physician. She is very knowledgeable and caring. I completely trust her medical decisions.
She is the best always very through
Best doctor I have had.
Decades with Dr. Welker = extremely satisfied. She is so knowledgeable and intelligent.Med Student with her, Matthew, also very pleasant and had some good information!
Very direct about health concerns
Dr. Welker always addresses my concerns and answers all my questions during the visit and on my chart
Thorough
Dr Welker is so patient and thoughtful. She is an excellent listener and always seeks my thoughts about her recommendations
Pleasant, thorough
She is a great dr
This was a very good visit with question answered and what test will be done next
As always, Dr. Welker has my health care as top priority.
I always have a good experience with this provider. She went over my options regarding my medical accommodation and we came to a mutual agreement.
Great experience
All good
Dr. Welker is AWESOME!
Dr Welker has been my Dr for over 40 years and is the best! She genuinely cares about me as a patient and she has a wonderful disposition. I will be lost when she retires .
Although not my regular PCP, the doctor seemed to be acquainted with my medical history.
Professional, highly knowledgeable
Always attentive
Same very good
Fair
Dr Welker listened carefully, recorded m comments and provided possibilities for condition and ordered exrays
Very good ! Because o my provider, my headaches are feeling better.
Very good and did all that was required to help me.
She was dismissive and told me I didn't even have a reason to be seen. I was beyond ill for the 3 days following the apt & have since been given meds to treat what she didn't. She didn't even test for flu.
Very friendly and very knowledgeable.
She listens to me! She doesn't ignore me!!!
She is perfect
Excellent!
All good
Knowledgeable, kind
Prompt, direct, listened to my health concern, respected my knowledge
Always good, never rushes
Excellent in all respects.
I feel comfortable discussing any and all of aspects of my health with Dr. Welker. She "gets" me and I trust her.
I trust Dr. Welker. What more can be said? She's got a way of making me feel comfortable.
Dr Welker is the best. She asks questions to helpMe describe my health issues. She responds directly simply and factually. She never makes me feel rushed. She treats me as an individual and not as another patient.
My doctor is awesome
Dr Welker is nothing but the very best. She does everything to make sure I am cared for and stay healthy. I am blessed to have her as a doctor.
Always takes time and makes sure I don't have any other concerns before leaving
Very knowledgeable about my medical history and reviewed everything with me in great detail, friendly and very attentive
Dr Welker is amazing. I looked for years to find a Dr that would listen to me. Treat me like a person instead of a number going through the office.
Dr. Welker is an excellent doctor
Dr. Welker is AWESOME! She listens and explains next steps.
I love my Doctor. She is experienced, knowledgable, and a good listener. I fully trust her advice and value her opinions.
Dr. Welker always makes time for me and is available by email.
I have been a patient of Dr. Welker since the late 1970s and have never had anything but excellent care. She is incredible on responding quickly to MyChart requests and questions.
Dr.Welker is caring and a very good listener. I feel very confident and in good hands with her care.
Always willing to listen and provide personalized care plan
I trust her implicitly.
Provider never said how long I should take the medication and seemed annoyed . Follow up questions were initially resoonded to but only partially answered. Follow ups with insurance were never confirmed . Provider did not come across as someone who liked her job
My experience was outstanding
Professional
Thorough, knowledgeable, common sense, good listener, down to earth.
Dr. Welker is a excellent physician. I trust her judgment. She is wonderful about emailing if I have a question and/or following up on blood work or test that have been done.
Proficient drawing blood, giving injections
Dr. Welker is the best!
She is caring & helpful.
Dr. Welker is THE best! I've been seeing her for over 40 years - she knows me & I know her. When she says to get a test done, I get it done! She is always looking out for me & my health. Thank you Dr. Welker!
I've been having pain in my foot. She made suggestions on relieving the pain that was due to a previous surgery. She offered non surgical suggestions when I told her I don't want another surgery.
Care provider gave one option/alternative to colonoscopy - Cologuard. I wish we would have talked about FIT test, too.
Mary was very rude and short with me. I was in the office because I was having kidney issues and thought I might have a UTI. Dr. Wood couldn't get me in to be seen so they scheduled me with Mary. She was asking me about medicine I was talking. IOne of the medications (I was prescribed for an upcoming colonoscopy) she didn't even know what it was used for. She was rude. Even belittled me by asking if I even wiped off when I gave my urine sample. I did indeed have a UTI when my results came back from the lab. My blood pressure was low. It was 90/60. I asked about that and she didn't even listen to me. Beside finally getting something for the UTI it was a waste. I told Dr. Wood I will NEVER she her again!!!
VERY ATTENTIVE
Always care.
Dr. Welker is an excellent doctor - - I trust her completely for my health care.
Very positive!
I always like coming to doc. Welker she has helped me a great deal over the past 10 years! I'm thankful she is my Doctor.
Good
She is always very timely. Does a great job keeping me healthy.
Always listens and make certain I have no more questions before ending appointment.
Dr. Welker is the all-time best. She is so knowledgeable.
She too was very helpful, caring and thorough.
She's always been a pleasure to visit. I've seen her for as long as I can remember and knows my history well. Always asks how the family is doing.
Excellent at accessing my situation and what she needed to provide for me post 2 ER visits.
Dr. Welker and her nurses and assistants are the best. I can not say enough good things about this office (management, administration and care)