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
- Hospital Administration
- 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.
280 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 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
4.7 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 09/29/2023, Dr. Welker has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
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)
I love Dr. Welker - No nonsense, efficient but friendly. CALM.
Dr. Welker has been my primary doctor for over 30 years - she is an excellent doctor - professional - kind - caring - truthful - I had her in highest esteem! I trust her!
She seemed to take my concerns seriously
Dr. Welker is highly professional, but at the same time very easy to talk to. She always puts me at ease at my visits.
My doctor has been very attentive. Anytime I have an issue she always addresses it and gives me good advice. I have been with Doctor Welker over 10 yrs. and I think she's wonderful. I'm blessed to have her. She is a straight shooter and doesn't pull any punches. She is the best.
Dr. Welker has been my doctor since I was young, and I am 74. I am very satisfied with her care, feel confident she knows my medical history and am glad she is a doctor who doesn't immediately prescribe drugs for me. She knows I prefer to avoid them. She takes time answering my questions, gives me practical advice on diet, exercise, etc. And alleviates my health worries. She always takes my concerns seriously. I hope she doesn't retire for a long time!
Not impressed with Dr. Welker. Didn't order a blood test or urine sample after explaining symptoms.
Everyone helpful and friendly
Always very nice and caring
Friendly, attentive, interested
Dr W always asks how I am doing and really listens about what is going on in my life. My life is stressful. I know she cared about my whole person.
She as the BEST doctor I have.
Dr. Welker made me feel comfortable & was very helpful in my care concerns.
Very good - "10."
Dr. Welker is, without a doubt, the best care provider ever! Her medical knowledge is unmeasurable. I'm a long time patient and I wouldn't be if I didn't think she was fabulous!
All good
Quick, good listener, responsive.
Dr. did a good job of reviewing my medications with me.
She was willing to listen to my concerns regarding the endocrinologist changing up my medicine. She put me on a program to hopefully reduce high numbers of my blood sugar.
Dr Welker is great. Friendly , personable, well informed,
First doctor in years that I feel really understands me!
I am always able to get in in a TIMELY manner. Dr. Welker is open to considering my requests and advocating for myself. Recently, that entails referrals to integrative health and post-COVID recovery - options I wouldn't have thought of, so I'm glad she is offering me options available to me.
Excellent!
I am pre-diabetic and the only info I was given is to watch the sugar. No additional info was provided.
Always very personal - dr. Welker has been my doctor for over 30 years! Seems more like a friend!
Good interaction with provider. Excellant at answering every question and asking more.
She reviewed the issues I had on arrival and explained what course of action I could take to alleviate the problems. She showed genuine concern and told me to call or message if the suggestions didn't get rid of my hives. I messaged her this morning and she responded almost immediately telling me the next course of action.
Dr. Welker is always kind and pleasant.
Professional
The provider did not have a pleasant demeanor. She was rude to me after asking questions about my profession and interestingly after I identified my method of birth control. She was condescending in regards to my birth control method, which is based on my religious beliefs. Additionally, she asked if I had received the Covid vaccine, which I have. She then demanded, this is not an exaggeration, to see my vaccination cards. I provided them to her, because I carry them. I got the impression she didn't believe me. It was incredibly off putting and strange.
Always pleased with Dr. Welker and her staff. She knows her longtime patients.
Have never had a bad experience with Dr. Welker.
Dr. Welker is a person of high integrity she is a doctor full of concern for me. I could go on, but to simplify Dr. Welker is so special to me, for she is dedicated to my family and I as person's. Dr. Welker is my hero!
Dr. Welker has been my physician for over 40 years. Obviously I like her skill & manager. She always takes whatever time I need I never feel rushed.
My provider answer my questions that ask about my health concerns; and that gives me hope to better take care of myself.
I have been with my doctor over 10 yrs. I have never had a bad experience. She is a straight shooter what she says she is attentive she listens to me and always has good advice. I would never want another doctor.
Excellent
All of my experiences have been exceptional with my care provider.
Always listens and shows genuine concern
All good! Very thorough, got me back on track with meds and referrals. I left quite happy and confident.
It was all good.
Intense listening.
Very thorough, by explaining what to expect step by step.
Always great
Covered all concerns
Caring
She very helpful and talk to me about what I need to be doing to make things better there was nothing bad that she did everything was good and positive
She is very blunt and doesn't mess around and I love that
Took the time needed to listen and discuss health issues.
She was and is always very concerned about my health. She gives very good medical advise & instruction.