Karl F. Welke

Overview

Karl Welke is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina.

His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Bypass Surgery and Heart Transplant.

Dr. Welke is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 71 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Welke is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in NC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Thoracic Surgery
American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

Oregon Health & Science University

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Atrium Health Levine Children's HEARTest Yard Congenital Heart Center
1001 Blythe Blvd., Suite 500, Charlotte, NC 28203

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. Karl F. Welke

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karl F. Welke?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Karl F. Welke by calling their office at 704-373-1813. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Karl F. Welke a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karl F. Welke is classified as an Experienced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. Karl F. Welke specialize in?

While Dr. Karl F. Welke is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Karl F. Welke participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Karl F. Welke has published 71 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Karl F. Welke's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Karl F. Welke accept my insurance?

Dr. Karl F. Welke accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 704-373-1813 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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