"A very caring and impressive man. He knows worlds about the effects of the surgery and our meeting with him was very reassuring. We met him at the hospital and didn't meet his office staff. He does have a structured aftercare, only some of which we can take advantage of from Texas. We will return to Portland for several checkups aas well as having blood work done in Texas.
His bedside manner appears to be first rate and his reputation puts him at the top of his field. Our experiences with Dr. Welker have been 100% favorable so far but haven't had surgery yet.
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I had the surgery and developed a stomach leak which led to MAJOR complications. Dr. Welker clearly saved my life at least twice and I thank him for my being here to type this. He is currently on sabatical and will not be returning to OHSU in Portland.
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Dr. Welker moved from Portland to Eugene and he did a revision of my DS as well as a massive hernia repair and tummy tuck. He did an outstanding job. He has just left Sacred Heart in Eugene and I don't know where he'll wind up."
