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Dr. Joy Welty, MD

Dr. Joy Welty, MD

Family Medicine*

Dr. Joy Welty, MD is a family medicine physician in Bellingham, WA. She is affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. She is not accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Family Care Network

3015 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 120 Bellingham, WA 98225
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Welty specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Welty's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Welty

3.9
7 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
57%
57%
4 star
14%
14%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
14%
14%
1 star
14%
14%

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I Love her! So nice, listens to you. Probably the best PC dr I’ve had!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Peggy Gould – Apr 03, 2023
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Knowledgeable, efficient and perdonable
Very impressed. She asked good questions, listened and then gave me her assessment and lots of useful information. First visit and I would highly recommend her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bruce – Oct 08, 2022
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She's just ok
She seems very knowledgeable, explains things thoroughly and will hear you out. However, after she has heard you out, she will give you a speech/lecture on what she thinks is going on and how she wants to treat you, and then basically wants to rush out of the room after that. She makes it clear that she does not have time for your questions and basically shuts down your concerns. In March, she told me my liver function tests were normal and not to worry, and then 6 months later when I'm in for my wellness visit she tells me they were abnormal and she wants to recheck them. It's inconsistent and does not make me feel safe/heard, which is not what I'd want in a primary healthcare provider. Looking elsewhere.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 19, 2022
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I love Dr. Welty. She is on time, direct, and explains things very well without belittling you. She has been very helpful in starting with the root of the issues vs. covering them up, and has even suggest some natural supplements in some of my appoints to try.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Great Doctor – Sep 18, 2021
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Dr Joy Welty is hands down the absolute best doctor i have ever had. She is professional, informative, experienced, very kind, I could go on! She is the epitome of what a family doctor, or any doctor for that matter, should be! I drive a little ways to get to this clinic but it is SO worth it. Also the staff and nurses here are wonderful. It has all around been the best Dr experience I have ever had.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jennifer H. – Nov 25, 2020
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Had an appointment for my yearly well exam. I had already requested the scheduling agent to schedule more time to be able to discuss medications that this doctor had previously prescribed me. During the exam, she reminded me that she would have to bill me for an extra visit. Fine. But she continued to rush the appointment, didn't slow down to listen, and made me feel like an inconvenience...but yet I'm being charged $230 for an extra 15-20 minutes of your time. I will not be back. Ive seen her several times within a year and every appointment is the same. $230 for a rushed 30 minute or less appointment where she doesn't listen, doesn't care to discuss, and just prescribes drugs.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 22, 2020
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I had an appointment today with joy today. She was really informative she explain things to me in a way that I understood and was patience with answering my questions
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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About Me

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Dr. Joy Welty, MD is a family medicine physician in Bellingham, WA. She is affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. She is not accepting new patients.
  • Family Medicine

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  • Penn State University College Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Family Care Network

Squalicum Family Medicine3015 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 120 Bellingham, WA 98225
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

    2901 Squalicum Pkwy
    Bellingham, WA 98225
    Recipient of 25
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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