“Dr. Welk is thoughtful, knowledgeable and highly skilled. He deeply cares about his patients.”
Dr. Welk is a top plastic surgeon in the Seattle area, specializing in facial cosmetic surgery, cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery, and liposuction and cosmetic surgery of the torso and extremities. As a member of The Polyclinic Tumor Board, Dr. Drew Welk participates in weekly meetings to discuss and determine the best treatment plans for each newly diagnosed patient with breast cancer. Dr. Drew Welk earned a medical degree from the University of Michigan. He trained in general surgery at Blodgett Medical Center and allied hospitals in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and completed plastic surgery residency at the University of California, Irvine.
Recognition
“Seattle Top Doctor” Award, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
“Seattle Top Doc” Award, Seattle Magazine, 2003, 2004, 2006 – 2015
President, Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2009-10
President, Washington Society of Plastic Surgeons, 1994 – 1996
Summa Cum Laude – Joint LSA/Medicine Program, University of Michigan Honors College, 1981
Phi Beta Kappa, 1978
James B. Angell Scholar, 1975, 1976
University of Michigan Regents–Alumni Scholar, 1974
National Merit Scholar, 1973
Certifications
American Board of Plastic Surgery Certified
Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Certified
Innovative methods, precise concepts, and much experience are applied to the evaluation of each new patient, seeking the most specific and appropriate solution for each patient’s care. Planning for surgery includes a complete review of options and often a presentation of many prior similar cases we have performed, with a range of representative results. Dr. Drew Welk believes that principles underlying your care should be understood and agreed to by you before he proceeds with surgery. Dr. Welk strives to provide his patients with a safe and comfortable experience, concluding with the best attainable result.
Dr. Drew Welk expertise includes all areas of plastic surgery & cosmetic service with a special focus in these areas: