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John Welkie, MD, Vascular Surgery, Allentown, PA

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Vascular Surgery • Allentown, PA

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Overview of Dr. Welkie

Dr. John Welkie is a vascular surgeon based in Allentown, PA. He completed his medical education at Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1985, followed by a surgical residency at the University of Toledo and a vascular surgery fellowship at Temple University Hospital. Dr. Welkie specializes in conditions such as peripheral vascular disease, aortic aneurysm, varicose veins, carotid disease, and aortic surgery. He has published research on chronic venous disease and venous ulceration, with significant citations. His honors include a CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification and a Fellowship (FACS) from the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

  • Temple University Hospital
    Temple University HospitalFellowship, Vascular Surgery - Independent, 1991 - 1992
  • University of Toledo
    University of ToledoResidency, Surgery, 1985 - 1990
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1990 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1989 - 1990
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification MEDENT EMR/EHR, Community Computer Service, Inc., 2011
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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