Weston J. Welker, MD, a Family Physician with Carewell PC

Get to know Family Physician Dr. Weston J. Welker, who serves patients in Huntsville, Alabama.

An experienced family physician, Dr. Welker sees patients at his private practice – Carewell PC – in Huntsville, Alabama. He specializes in treating conditions such as heart attack, stroke, diabetic ketoacidosis, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, trauma, prostate disease, cholesterol management, headaches, sports injuries, cancer screening, and wound care.

In addition, he has had small town ER experience to include critical care medicine and trauma medicine, for the last 25 years. He has also taught pre-medical, medical, and nurse practitioner students in the emergency department and the office, to include business experience, procedural medicine, and organization of efficient medical thought.

Before embarking on his professional journey, Dr. Welker obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Illinois in 1974, and his Master of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Alabama in 1976. He graduated with his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in 1980, and completed his residency in family medicine at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center in 1983.

An authority in his field, the doctor is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice family medicine and its sub-specialties.

Moreover, he maintains certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Advanced Trauma Life Support; has had wound care training and HBO by Healogics; and has been recognized as a SEAK Expert Medical Witness.

In order to remain up to date in his field, Dr. Welker is an active member of the American Medical Association, and the American Academy of Family Medicine.

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.

Among his various accolades, Dr. Welker has been the recipient of the Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018, 2016), and Patients’ Choice Award (2018).

On a more personal note, he attributes his success to faith, family support and good education. In his free time, he enjoys watching football, fitness, playing the piano and banjo, and singing.

Learn More about Dr. Weston J. Walker:
Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/8135960-Weston-Welker-Family-Practitioner-Huntsville-Alabama-35802

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