Karl Welke
Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Karl Welke

General Surgery
Atrium Health
Atrium Health Levine Children's HEARTest Yard Congenital Heart Center
1001 Blythe Blvd., Suite 500, 
Charlotte, NC 
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Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
3
conditions
Atrium Health
Atrium Health Levine Children's HEARTest Yard Congenital Heart Center
1001 Blythe Blvd., Suite 500, 
Charlotte, NC 
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Overview

Karl Welke is a General Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Welke is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Atresia, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Tricuspid Atresia, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Welke is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 71 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Illinois
Residency
Dartmouth
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

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Locations

Atrium Health Levine Children's HEARTest Yard Congenital Heart Center
1001 Blythe Blvd., Suite 500, Charlotte, NC 28203
Call: 704-373-1813

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.

71 Total Publications

Racial and Educational Isolation are Associated with Worse Outcomes in Congenital Heart Disease.
Racial and Educational Isolation are Associated with Worse Outcomes in Congenital Heart Disease.
Journal: Research square
Published: November 22, 2024
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      • Advanced
      • Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
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      • Tricuspid Atresia
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      • Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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      • Heart Bypass Surgery
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