Dr. Brian A. Welcome, MD | Greenville, SC | Ophthalmologist

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Dr. Brian Welcome sees patients at Saint Francis Eastside, where he practices ophthalmology. He completed his residency at Rhode Island Hospital and sees patients in Greenville, South Carolina. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Welcome 4.8 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
4.8

20 Ratings
29 years of experience
13 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Rhode Island Hospital
7 written reviews
1 specialty
9 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Welcome's Ratings and Reviews

4.8

20 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 13 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (12) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Had a good bedside manner: (11) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (11) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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Dr Welcome is a fantastic glaucoma specialist. He is very down to earth and easy to talk with. He has certainly saved my eyesight. I just adore him. Highly recommend him.?

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

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February 2nd, 2024

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Five stars (and would give more if possible) for Dr. Welcome. So blessed to have him as my eye doctor. He and his staff are the best.

April 27th, 2020

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A rating of 5 stars is not enough to express the caring, empathic, respectful, personable, gentle, kind, pleasant demeanor of Dr. Welcome. Since my first service with him nearly 12 years ago, he has consistently portrayed the following traits currently: knowledgeable, patient, positive, accountable, and accurate with my diagnosis. He performed successful surgery on my eye 10 years ago and I have not had any side effects or complications. I have felt nothing less than a patient whom he feels is important enough for him to invest in the best care for my eyes. I feel nothing but confident and completely blessed to have him as the doctor who cares for my eyes. I trust him because he has earned it through his excellent service! I rate Dr. Brian Welcome 10 stars instead of 5!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 29th, 2019

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Doctor Welcome has been treating my mother for several years. The last months I have had the pleasure of assisting her in her appointments. She cannot hear well (understatement), and cannot get around / walk easily. He sees her as a person and talks to her and tries his best to make sure she understands ... instead of the normal treatment she gets (being ignored). : ( I know this must be exhausting for him but he does it anyway! His empathy of me dealing with work and sick mother. There are really not enough words to say how much I have appreciated him.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 2nd, 2018

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I love that Dr. Welcome explains all the details and all the options fully. He did my cataract surgery and monitors my glaucoma. My cataract surgery had potential complications because of my long-standing glaucoma, but has been trouble-free. I'm not sure many other doctors could have handled it as well. Dr. Welcome is also friendly and easy to talk to. And he is not irritated by my sense of humor.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 8th, 2018

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He is a great surgeon and doctor who knows all about glaucoma and the most current treatments. He has literally saved my vision and prevents me from going blind! Trust him fully. And he is down to earth and easy to talk to.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 26th, 2017

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Dr Welcome is an awesome surgeon. I would be very comfortable knowing I would receive the most up to date, meticulous care if needed!

March 7th, 2014

Jervey Eye Group Pa

5 Stevens StGreenville, SC 29605

Tel: (864) 271-3354

Mon7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Dr. Brian Allen Welcome, MD	Dr. Chris Bergftrom, MD	Dr. James Wise Culclasure JR., MD	Dr. Nick Joseph Mclane, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (20 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.7 (3 Ratings)	4.1 (7 Ratings)
29 Years of Experience		29 Years of Experience	46 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, French, Spanish	Speaks English
Greenville , SC	Greenville , SC	Greenville , SC	Spartanburg , SC
Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med		Med School: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia	Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Medicare - Medicare
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Ophthalmology

Blindness
Cataract
Diabetic Retinopathy
Eye Exam
Eye Pain
Glaucoma
Lasik Surgery
Macular Degeneration
Vision Issues

Dr. Brian Allen Welcome holds an active medical license in the state of South Carolina.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of South Carolina that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Rhode Island Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med in 1997.

NPI Number

Dr. Welcome's NPI number is 1851361505.

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Does Dr. Brian Welcome accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Brian Welcome has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Brian Welcome's office located?: Dr. Brian Welcome's office is located at 5 Stevens St, Greenville, SC, 29605.
Which hospitals is Dr. Brian Welcome affiliated with?: Dr. Brian Welcome is affiliated with Saint Francis Eastside.
Does Dr. Brian Welcome accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Brian Welcome accepts on their Vitals profile.
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