Dr. John Francis Welkie, MD

Dr. John Welkie specializes in vascular surgery with a focus on surgery, bringing four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at Temple University Health System. With 41 years of experience treating complex vascular conditions, Dr. Welkie provides comprehensive surgical care for patients with blood vessel disorders. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, ensuring effective communication with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Welkie practices at Saint Lukes Hospital Lehighton Campus and sees patients across multiple locations in Allentown, Lehighton, and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He treats patients with peripheral artery disease, claudication, and carotid artery disease. His expertise includes performing ankle-brachial index tests, Doppler ultrasounds, and carotid artery ultrasounds to diagnose and monitor vascular conditions. Patients rate Dr. Welkie 4.7 …out of 5 stars for his care.