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Kirk M Welker M D

Departments

Radiology

Location

Rochester Minnesota

Languages

English

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Biographical summary

Kirk M Welker M D , is an Associate Professor of Radiology and leads the MRI section within the Division of Neuroradiology. His main areas of clinical and research interest are: Magnetic resonance imaging of neurological diseases Functional MRI for presurgical mapping of the brain Ultrahigh field MRI Epilepsy imaging Head and neck imaging In addition to the above interests, Dr. Welker enjoys teaching radiology residents and fellows. He is has served on the Executive Committee of the American Society of Functional Neuroradiology since 2010 where he has worked to define national clinical standards for the performance of advanced MRI techniques. He is also a frequent lecturer on functional MRI and epilepsy imaging.

Procedures performed

CT scanLumbar punctureMRIMyelography

Interests

Functional MRI7 Tesla MRIBrain Perfusion ImagingDiffusion Tensor ImagingSkull Base Anomalies

Mayo Clinic locations

Rochester Minnesota

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Education

2001Fellow - NeuroradiologyUniversity of Utah1997Resident - Diagnostic RadiologyNaval Medical Center San Diego1991Transitional InternshipNaval Medical Center San Diego1990MDGeorge Washington University1986BS - Major: Computer Science
Minor: MathematicsBrigham Young UniversityShow more education

Activities and honors

Certifications

2001NeuroradiologyAmerican Board of Radiology1997Diagnostic RadiologyAmerican Board of Radiology

Awards and honors

2019Fellow of the ASFNR, Inaugural Class American Society of Functional Neuroradiology2010Carman Award for Clinical PracticeDepartment of Radiology2003Navy and Marine Corps Commendation MedalUnited States Navy1990MD Degree Awarded with Academic DistinctionGeorge Washington University1990H.S. Lawson Academic Award RecipientGeorge Washington University1980President Spencer W. Kimball ScholarBrigham Young UniversityShow more awards and honors

Professional memberships

2020 - presentDirectorEpilepsy, MS, and Degeneterative Imaging; Neuroradiology2018 - presentImmediate Past PresidentAmerican Society of Functional Neuroradiology2018 - 2019MemberAmerican Society of Functional Neuroradiology; Program Committee2018 - 2019MemberAmerican Society of Neuroradiology Comparitive Effectiveness Committee2017 - 2018PresidentAmerican Society of Functional Neuroradiology2010 - 2015ChairClinical Practice Committee, American Society of Functional Neuroradiology2010 - presentMemberHealth Policy Committee, American Society of Neuroradiology2010 - presentMemberInternational Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine2008 - 2020ChairMagnetic Resonance Imaging Committee, Division of Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology2004 - presentChairFunctional MRI Group, Division of Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology2003 - presentSenior MemberAmerican Society of Neuroradiology1997 - presentMemberRadiological Society of North America1990 - presentMemberAmerican Medical Association1988MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical SocietyShow more professional memberships

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