
George N Welch MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
119 Gannett Dr South Portland ME, 04106About
Dr. George Welch is a cardiologist practicing in South Portland, ME. Dr. Welch specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Welch also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Williams College B.A. in Political Science 1987
University of Vermont College of Medicine M.D. 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Glutathione peroxidase potentiates the inhibition of platelet function by S-nitrosothiols.
- S-nitrosothiols: chemistry, biochemistry, and biological actions.
- Homocysteine, EDRF, and endothelial function.
- Inhibition of neointimal proliferation in rabbits after vascular injury by a single treatment with a protein adduct of nitric oxide.
- Effect of heparin on fibrinolytic activity and platelet function in vivo.
- Hyperhomocyst(e)inemia and atherothrombosis.
- Homocysteine and atherothrombosis.
- The vascular biology of S-nitrosothiols, nitrosated derivatives of thiols.
Awards
- Award of Excellence in Medicine University of Vermont
Treatments
- Heart Screening
- High Blood Pressure
- Stroke Screening
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Aneurysm
- Screening
- Sudden Death Screening
- Nuclear Stress Test
- USCIS (Green Card Medical Exam)
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American College of Cardiology
- Professional Member American Society of Echocardiography
George N Welch MD's Practice location
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Nearby Providers
- Paul D. Mcgrath MD100 Foden Road East South Portland ME 04106
- James B. Powers M.D.96 CAMPUS DRIVE SCARBOROUGH ME 04074
- Howard B Sherman M.D.9 Healthcare Drive Biddeford ME 04005
- Douglas B Sawyer MD22 BRAMHALL STREET PORTLAND ME 04102
- Enrique J Rivas MD119 Gannett Dr South Portland ME 04106
- Marco N. Diaz M.D.96 CAMPUS DRIVE SCARBOROUGH ME 04074
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