As a thoracic surgeon in Illinois, Dr. Karl Welke is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
Yes, Dr. Karl F. Welke is accepting new patients at this office.
(309) 655-3410
420 Ne Glen Oak Avenue, Suite 301, Peoria, IL 61603
Dr. Welke has one office in Illinois where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery.
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Welke may see patients in Illinois for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.