About Me
I have been a practicing family physician and serving my patients for more than 30 years.
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.
I enjoy the people that I work with and the fact that we look forward to making things better for our patients.
What I enjoy about The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is that we’re an integrated healthcare 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
- Hospital Administration
- Primary Care
Locations Where I Practice
150 West Main Street
New Albany, OH 43054
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location. Please call the “Schedule an appointment” number shown above for scheduling assistance.
Education and Training
Education History
MD
Ohio State University College of Medicine
6/1/1976
Riverside Methodist Hospital
6/30/1979
Academic Information
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine
7/8/1979
My Department
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.
484 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
4.8 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.7 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 11/21/2019, Dr. Welker has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Always good.
An amazing doctor. I receive the best care from Dr. Welker, she is the best provider!
appreciate that Dr Welker works with the next generation of doctors
Child's doctor was very attentive & ask several times for additional concerns or questions.
Did not get a straight answer on my concern.
Provider appeared very professional and experienced although did not have much bedside manner or welcoming caring attitude though more so than the nurse assistant.
Easy to talk with, listens. ordered tests.
Nobody's better
Dr Welker took lots of time reviewing health history and discussing my questions/concerns.
Dr Welker is usually punctual and thorough but this time seemed distracted and was late. I'm not sure why the office requested I come in and told me to fast; they didn't do a blood check and except for listening to my heart, she did nothing but renew prescriptions.