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Carolyn Welty

MD

Geriatrician

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.

  • Education

    Keck School of Medicine, 1975

  • Residencies

    Good Samaritan Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1979

  • Fellowships

    UC Davis, Pulmonary Medicine, 1981

    Harvard Medical School, Epidemiology, 1984

    Tufts University, Critical Care Medicine, 1985

  • Board Certifications

    Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

    Geriatric Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Professor

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    179 Ratings
    About our process
    Dec 12, 2024
    Dr. Welty is awesome.
    Dec 09, 2024
    Thank you Dr Welty & the entire staff from the bottom of my heart.
    Oct 27, 2024
    Dr. Welty is very kind, thorough, knowledgeable and professional.
    Oct 16, 2024
    I appreciated the prompt appointment date - chance to check in on caregiver issues (stress and skin irritation) and a bruised knee. Dr Welty was extremely supportive and provided me with valuable written materials. It was valuable time spent for me!
    Oct 06, 2024
    Care provider notified me that she would be late, much appreciated
    Oct 04, 2024
    Very detailed about my concerns.My first time meeting with this doctor.
    Sep 30, 2024
    Dr. Welty outstanding. I wasn't positive yet but she was sure I had Covid, consulted a colleague, prescribed Paxlovid immediately. I tested positive that night.
    Sep 20, 2024
    I am lucky to have Dr. Welty as my Doctor. She is wonderful
    Sep 08, 2024
    My physician was very thorough and supportive in addressing all my medical issues and provided specific follow-up information in the After Visit Summary.
    Aug 28, 2024
    I am very lucky to have Dr Welte as my care provider
    Aug 09, 2024
    She is exceptional
    Aug 08, 2024
    Great.
    Aug 04, 2024
    Dr. Welty is fantastic. I am very grateful to be her patient.
    Jun 06, 2024
    Dr. Welty really is an excellent doctor and shows a lot of care and compassion towards my mother.
    May 08, 2024
    Dr Welty is a gem! Really cares about her patients.
    May 06, 2024
    I feel very comfortable when I am with her.
    May 03, 2024
    6 EXCELLENT!
    Apr 10, 2024
    Dr. Welty is an extraordinary physician. I am very very fortunate to have her as my primary care doctor.
    Mar 22, 2024
    Dr. Welty is a true treasurer. Not only is she extremely well informed and knowledgeable, but she is also very kind and answers questions beautifully. I am very grateful she is my doctor.
    Mar 15, 2024
    She is thorough, intelligent, experienced and caring. Who could ask for more in their PCP. Dr. Welty is the doctor everyone wishes they could have! I am so fortunate to be her patient!!
    Mar 09, 2024
    The whole experience was very positive
    Jan 02, 2024
    I never recommend physicians or dentists to anyone. Everyone has different criteria for providers.
    Dec 24, 2023
    I have recommended her many times but she is not taking new patients
    Dec 09, 2023
    Dr. Welty is an excellent provider. She listens and researches and makes referrals and give us excellent advice. We are very lucky to have her.
    Dec 08, 2023
    Dr. Welty is a wonderful Dr. Who I am lucky to have. She helped me with all my issues l.
    Nov 23, 2023
    I am grateful! Thank you.
    Nov 21, 2023
    Dr. Welty is outstanding.
    Oct 27, 2023
    Thank you, Dr. Welty
    Oct 26, 2023
    Dr Welty is a compassionate and skilled clinician who goes out of her to take good care of her patients.
    Oct 24, 2023
    Dr. Welty is the best Dr. I ever had!
    Oct 23, 2023
    Dr Welty was so kind (I have the stress of caring for an ill family member). She is always competent, but today kindness was most appreciated.
    Oct 03, 2023
    Wonderful conversations with help for all my problems
    Aug 24, 2023
    Dr. Welty is an extraordinary primary provider.
    Jul 14, 2023
    My provider was very thorough in her questions and exam.
    Jun 30, 2023
    Dr Welty remembers everything about me that I ever told her and gives me the best advice!
    Jun 28, 2023
    Terrific sensitivity and treatment regimens
    Jun 07, 2023
    Dr Welty is a gem!!!
    Jun 03, 2023
    Dr Welty followed up on a visit I made to a local urgent care facility. Cannot imagine many doctors would take the time to do this. I am very grateful.
    Apr 26, 2023
    Care provider took time and asked questions regarding my problem.
    Apr 26, 2023
    Very knowledgeable
    Mar 10, 2023
    Dr. Welty always goes above and beyond.
    Feb 28, 2023
    Dr Welty is the most caring, competent Dr. I have ever had!

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