
Overview
Dr. Carolyn Welty is a specialist in the medical care of older adults. She has expertise in all aspects of geriatric care, including memory loss, depression, failure to thrive, weight loss, falls and difficulty walking. Welty earned her medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine of USC. She completed residency training in internal medicine at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles. She completed a fellowship in pulmonary medicine at the University of California, Davis Medical Center; a fellowship in epidemiology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School; and a fellowship in critical care medicine at Carney Hospital, an affiliate of Tufts University School of Medicine. In addition, she has a master's degree in epidemiology from Harvard Medical School. Before joining UCSF, Welty was on the staff of the Cleveland Clinic and Kettering Medical Center. She previously was a clinical associate professor at Wright State University and an assistant professor at Boston University School of Medicine.
Dr. Welty is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Chronic Cough.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3575 Geary Blvd., First Floor, San Francisco, CA 94118
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Carolyn Welty
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Carolyn Welty?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Carolyn Welty by calling their office at 844-727-8273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Carolyn Welty a top-rated expert for Hypertension?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carolyn Welty is classified as an Advanced expert for Hypertension, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Carolyn Welty specialize in?
While Dr. Carolyn Welty is a Geriatrics, they have specific expertise in Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Geriatrics.
Does Dr. Carolyn Welty participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Carolyn Welty has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypertension. You can view a list of Dr. Carolyn Welty's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Carolyn Welty accept my insurance?
Dr. Carolyn Welty accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 844-727-8273 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Welty isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Chronic CoughDr. Welty isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Welty isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- HypertensionDr. Welty isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)Dr. Welty isAdvanced. Learn about Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
- Experienced
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Welty isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- AnemiaDr. Welty isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Welty isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- DementiaDr. Welty isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome)

