Dr. Scott Welker
General Surgery
Zephyr Cove, NV
29 years experience male
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SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
General Surgery
Licenses
United States: California, Nevada
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
438 Answers
64 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 19-year-old female asked:
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General Surgery 29 years experience
Anal fissure: You probably have a tear in the tender skin of the anus. Stool softeners and Vaseline can sometimes help, but if it persists, see you doctor!
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Can be if you reflux: Hiatal hernias often cause GERD, also known as reflux. This feels like heartburn, and over time can severely damage your esophagus. Omeprazole is a go... Read More
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A member asked:
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Surgery!: Penile cancer can be cured completely by surgery, if it is caught in time. See a surgeon or a urologist right away!
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Baking soda: Is a gentle dentifrice that works very well, and you probably already have a box in your fridge! if that doesn't work, consider a professional cleani... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Very very rare at 22: At 22, colon cancer is so rare it should be the least of your concerns. Even if you were 50 early satiety is not the usual presentation, rectal bleed... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Uterine CA also.: The main purpose today is to spot cervical cancer. But abnormal uterine lining cells will also show up sometimes. In fact, the original purpose of t... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Not so much: Hydrogen peroxide is the most important whitener. It's the basic ingredient in most home whitener kits. While baking soda is an excellent dentifrice... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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DaVinciSurgery.com: There you will find links to the practices of surgeons who use the davinci surgical robot.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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No, sorry: If you have symptoms from your gallstones, surgery is the way to go. After a "lap chole" as we call it in the biz, you'll be back on your feet in a w... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Yes: If smoke goes in your house, that's bad for your lungs. Also, carbon monoxide is produced in fires and can be fatal! get a professional to look at y... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Numbing: Emotional detachment is an inability to connect with others on an emotional level, or a type of mental assertiveness that allows people to maintain th... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Sun sensitivity: Like the worst sunburn of your life. Stay indoors!
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Not so much: No, tattoos do not increase cancer risk. In fact, as a permanent sunscreen, they may reduce the risk slightly.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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No.: Repetitive motion causes ganglion cysts, like typing, using a hammer, or driving all day every day. I even saw an anesthesiologist get one from incuba... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Injections or gas: Normally, drugs or injected to induce general anesthesia. Sometimes, usually in children, anesthesia can be induced by gas inhalation, and an IV place... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Of course.: Get netflix or amazon prime and watch every episode of "the three stooges." there is no medical effect from "laughter therapy." it's still a good id... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Baroque music: Is one of many known techniques to enhance memory. Andres segovia's bach guitar cds got me through med school! here's a great site for more ideas: h... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Yes. Baking soda: Is a gentle dentifrice that works very well, and you probably already have a box in your fridge! if that doesn't work, consider a professional cleani... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Baking soda: Is a gentle dentifrice that works very well, and you probably already have a box in your fridge! if that doesn't work, consider a professional cleani... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Increased red cells: The amount of red blood cells in the pregnant woman's blood increases, so she can better supply oxygen to the growing fetus. When the red cell "mass"... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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No: Hep c is not very virulent, which means it's hard to transmit. Blood transfusion, unprotected sex with an infected person, IV drug use, dialysis, and... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Drink water: It will dilute the acid somewhat and can feel better. But a serious problem could be present, if you're continuing to have problems, see a doctor!
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40% to 85%.: But it depends on several factors: the best candidates for tubal reversal are women younger than age 40 who had sterilization surgery immediately foll... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Wrap it!: Bandages can be held on with a wrap like an ace wrap. Just go all the way around your hand, arm, foot, or whole body. A tight fitting garment like a... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Camera on a snake: A video camera on the end of a flexible stalk, not unlike a snake, is inserted through the rectum while you are asleep. You don't feel a thing, you w... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Slowly: If you binge after a successful diet, you will gain the weight back. Go up to your "maintenance" caloric intake over a few days. You can calculate t... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Any age: A subtle shift, like slightly higher blood pressure, less potassium in your diet, or moving to altitude can precipitate svt attacks. You should get c... Read More
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False!: There is no "time of the month" when you are 100% safe from getting pregnant. Many unintended pregnancies have resulted from that misconception! if ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Anywhere: Celiac sprue is as common in the uk as in the us, and gluten free foods abound. Just avoid the bread, pasta, and other gluten containing foods. Most... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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By age 5: Over 99% of neurofibromatosis (also called von recklinghausen's disease) victims will show signs of the disease by age 5. So if you're older than tha... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Take: Take your meds. If you have angina, you must get care, and do what your doc says!
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Don't:: Don't: let your sugar get out of control
do: exercise regularly!
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Hypoxia: Cyanosis, medicalese for turning blue, indicates less oxygen is in the tissues than there should be. This can be from poor breathing, poor air exchang... Read More
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Probably: Lower cancer risk is one of the key benefits of breast feeding. But it's not perfect, every wan needs screening.
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Usually HPV: The human papilloma virus is responsible for almost all cervical cancer. That's why all young women should have the hpv vaccine, it prevents this can... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Probably not.: There's a form of breast cancer called "inflammatory cancer" which presents as red, swollen skin on the breast. Another type of breast ca is padget's... Read More
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External hemorrhoids: Sounds like your problem. You need to make sure you are never constipated; take metamucil or other fiber supplement several times a day with plenty of... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Sebaceous cyst: Is a likely diagnosis. These occur often on the scalp. The headaches may be related. Another possibility is a lipoma; both of them require surgery to ... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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ABCDE's!: They are: assymetry, borders irregular, color blotchy, diameter over 6mm (pencil eraser sized), and evolution (how has it changed). If you're worried... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Mastodynia: And it's almost never cancer. Try quitting caffeine, chocolate. If that doesn't help, consider a form of contraception other than birth control pills.... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Zenker's : Diverticulum is one possibility. You're a little young, but it does happen sometimes. Other symptoms would be dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), lum... Read More
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Not really: The fetus and placenta are small enough that it passes out like large clots.
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Just a strain: There can be a lot of stress on the perineal body, which is at that location (google it for a picture). Many muscles come together at that one point ... Read More
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Injections, surgery: You can avoid carpal tunnel syndrome (cts) by wearing braces on your wrists, but once you have it, the best treatment is surgery. You can try injecti... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Yes: If you can feel the artery you can feel the pulse in it. Normal pulse should be 60-100, and its better to be in the low range. Max pulse varies with... Read More
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A 52-year-old female asked:
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Definitely yes.: Aspirin, or any other blood thinner, can make hemorrhoids bleed. Many studies demonstrating this fact can be found at pubmed.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Chew gum: Or open you jaw as wide as you can. Closing your nose and mouth while blowing out can be dangerous if you do it too hard, you can rupture your eradrum... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Try cutting caffeine: Coffee, tea, and soda can cause breast pain. Eliminate them for a month and see how you feel. Ok to use pain pills too (like naproxen) but take with ... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Not safely.: Don't cut, abrade. Use a pumice stone, or a tool intended for rubbing off corns, and don't go deep enough to start bleeding. Using scissors or a kni... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Probably BF: 11/25 was about 28 weeks ago, you'd be much further along if that's when you conceived. But if you're not sure, get a paternity test. It's a simple bl... Read More
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Aug 21, 2013
Dr Welker is a knowledgeable general surgeon who is providing a invaluable service to the public on Healthtap. He is also a really nice guy. I endorse Dr. Welker.
Aug 20, 2013
A brilliant, experienced highly engaging surgeon. Highly recommend.
Sep 16, 2013
Thanks for your contribution at Health Tap
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Thanks for your quick reply! I get my tablets in a bottle. There is no package insert. Could you tell me if long term use of Prednisolone can cause poor muscle tone?
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Symptoms seem to be worsening as I grow older... Surgery will be suggested to my Doctor,,,Thank you!
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This saved my life. Thank You! Found out I'm anemic, hemoglobin was 7.7, thank u for your quick reply
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
USUHS
Graduated 1994MD
Residency
Surgery
Completed 1999
Awards
Top General Surgeon , First Place, Sacramento, CA - Winter
2013
Thought Leader, Second Place, Sacramento Region, CA - Summer
2013
Top General Surgeon , Second Place, Nevada - Summer
2013
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