About
Dr. Lisa Welch is a board-certified internist practicing concierge medicine in Decatur, Georgia. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Auburn University at Montgomery in 1986. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1993. Her internship and internal medicine residency both followed at Eastern Virginia Medical School, finishing in 1996. The American Board of Internal Medicine certifies her, and she holds a Georgia medical license. She holds admitting privileges at Emory Decatur Hospital.
Dr. Welch focuses on type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. She is passionate about identifying root causes and developing a personalized plan for each patient. She believes that education and encouragement help patients take ownership of their own health. Her MDVIP-affiliated practice allows her to spend the time she feels every patient deserves. Outside the office, Dr. Welch enjoys shopping, reading, and spending time with her fur baby.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Auburn University at Montgomery, Montgomery, AL – Bachelor of Science, Biology 1986
Medical School
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA – Doctorate of Medicine 1993
Residency
Internal Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, 1994-1996
Additional Training
Internship, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, 1993-1994
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Welch right for?
Dr. Welch is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who takes time to understand the full picture of their health. Patients managing type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from her focus on chronic condition management. Adults who want a physician they can reach after hours and on weekends will find her practice especially accessible. Patients who value direct physician access, rather than seeing a nurse practitioner or physician assistant, will feel at home in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Welch specializes in internal medicine with a particular focus on type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. She takes a root-cause approach to chronic condition management, developing individualized plans for each patient. Her goal is to help patients move toward lasting health rather than simply managing symptoms.
Yes, Dr. Welch holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School and has maintained her certification throughout her career.
Dr. Welch earned her medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1993. She completed both her internship and internal medicine residency there, finishing her training in 1996.
Dr. Welch sees every patient personally at every office visit. Her practice does not route patients to nurse practitioners or physician assistants. That direct access is central to how she practices medicine.
Dr. Welch believes every patient deserves individualized care that supports their health in mind, body, and spirit. She takes time to understand root causes and partners with patients to develop a plan aimed at genuine healing and health. She places a strong emphasis on education and patient empowerment.
Yes, Dr. Welch is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Members can contact her directly for urgent concerns without waiting for a scheduled appointment.
Dr. Welch holds admitting privileges at Emory Decatur Hospital in Decatur, Georgia. This affiliation allows her to coordinate inpatient care for her patients when needed.
In her previous traditional practice, she felt that time constraints limited the quality of care she could deliver. The MDVIP model gave her the ability to practice medicine in a way that genuinely centers the patient.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026