Summary

Dr. Wellisch began his career in Pain Medicine at The Stanford University School of Medicine in Palo Alto, CA. Following his training, he continued to practice clinically and serve as teaching faculty at Stanford.

Dr. Wellisch takes pride in educating and mentoring his medical students, residents and fellows. He also conducted research in Molecular Neuroscience as well as on the “patient experience.” He has published numerous articles and medical reviews and has been invited to serve as guest reviewer for various medical specialty journals.

After returning home to the East Coast with his wife and three children, Dr. Wellisch has set out to establish a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary pain center at Stamford Health to serve our community and beyond.

Dr. Wellisch has been recognized as “Top Doctor,” and has previously led a pain management program to #1 ranking by Castle Connolly.

Quick Facts

  • 3.6
  • 36 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Hebrew
  • New York University School of Medicine Stanford University School of Medicine
  • 30 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Ofer M. Wellisch has 2 locations

Stamford Health Medical Group

29 Hospital Plz Ste 601Stamford, CT 06902
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Stamford Health Medical Group

75 Holly Hill Ln Ste 202Greenwich, CT 06830
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Ofer M. Wellisch, MDDr. Armando Alonso Villarreal, MDDr. Bryan Elzholz, MDDr. Jay Panchal, MD
Pain MedicinePain MedicinePain MedicinePain Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.6 
3.3 
3.1 
36 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Hebrew Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Stamford , CTNew York , NYWHITE PLAINS , NYCliffside Park , NJ
Med School: Sackler School of Medicine (Tel Aviv University) Med School: Universidad De Panama Facultad De Medicina Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Ofer M. Wellisch

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • ConnectiCare - Medicare
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Ofer M. Wellisch has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Ofer M. Wellisch has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Acute Pain
  • Cancer Pain
  • Chronic Pain

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

Ofer M. Wellisch holds an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at New York University School of Medicine Stanford University School of Medicine in 1990.

Internship

Completed their internship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-West Campus in 1990.

Medical School

Graduated from Sackler School of Medicine (Tel Aviv University) in 1990.

NPI Number

Ofer M. Wellisch's NPI number is 1114189578.

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Which hospitals is Ofer Wellisch affiliated with?
Ofer Wellisch is affiliated with Englewood Hospital And Medical Center.

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