Katherine Welch, MD

I founded Imago Dei Restorative Health to take a holistic approach to understand the specific biological, psychological, environmental, and spiritual components of your health. In the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model of care I am able to take the time to truly discover your history, ask clarifying questions to uncover root causes, and explore various options for care.

My favorite part of having a DPC practice is the freedom to work directly for my patients as opposed to a corporation. This allows me to find the best path for your journey to health. The term doctor stems from the latin word 'docere' which means 'to teach' and I love to teach people about what is going on in their bodies and equip them to live healthier lives.

There are no questions or ideas that are too bizarre or unacceptable. To be a good teacher one has to be a good listener and I learn so much from my patients. There are a lot of opinions about the causes and treatments of illness and it's important that people have the freedom to explore ideas and solutions with their physician.

Dr. Katherine Welch is a graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine and completed her Pediatric internship and residency at University of Alabama-Birmingham. Immediately after completing her residency in 2000, she served in medical missions in Thailand, then in China.