Re: Dr. Keshishian & Dr Welker

May 9, 2001

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Where did Dr. Welker go and why?

- In duodenalswitch@y..., " gobo " wrote:

> Hi ;

> I Have NOT met with Dr. K so I am presenting WORD OF

> MOUTH REPUTATION only.

>

> Dr. Welker, late of OHSU had a reputation with HIS OWN patients

> for 'walking on water'. In fact, that reputation extended beyond

his

> own patients. Some call him the 'Wizard'; others called him 'St.

> Welker'.

>

> Well, Dr. Welker used to tell out of state patients that if they

were

> unable to get up to the Pacifc Northwest to see himself, that he

> recommended that they see Dr. K. The implications was that he

> was positive patients would receive the SAME level of excellence

> with Dr. K.

>

> He said he would trust Dr. K with his own life.

>

> The mere fact that Dr. Welker recommended his so highly is

> good enough for me! Fortunately, another excellent surgeon has

> come to the Pacific Northwest just as Dr. Welker was leaving so I

> don't need to go more than 300 miles out of town, but Dr. K

> would be my next choice, with assurance.

>

> Hope this helps, along with the post of his post-ops.

>

> hugs,

> gobo

>

> > Hi,

> >

> > I have an appointment with Dr. K 5/18. Tell me about him. Tell

> me

> > what you know.

> >

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