4.3
35 Ratings with 24 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Robert Welch is an orthopedic surgeon with 38 years of experience specializing in comprehensive musculoskeletal care. He earned his medical degree from New Jersey College of Dentistry and completed his residency training at Washington University's Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri in 1989. Dr. Welch pursued advanced fellowship training in hand surgery at the University of California, San Diego in 1994, gaining specialized expertise in complex hand and upper extremity conditions. He holds board certifications in both orthopedic surgery from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and surgery from the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Welch provides care in English.
Dr. Welch practices in Naperville, Illinois and maintains hospital affiliations with UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale. His clinical expertise focuses on treating joint stiffness, shoulder pain, and arthralgia using both surgical and non-surgical approaches. He incorporates physical therapy, strength training, …and manual therapy techniques into comprehensive treatment plans designed to restore function and reduce pain. Patients rate Dr. Welch 4.3 out of 5 stars for his clinical care and expertise.
Read More Read less Dr. Welch practices in Naperville, Illinois and maintains hospital affiliations with UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale. His clinical expertise focuses on treating joint stiffness, shoulder pain, and arthralgia using both surgical and non-surgical approaches. He incorporates physical therapy, strength training, …and manual therapy techniques into comprehensive treatment plans designed to restore function and reduce pain. Patients rate Dr. Welch 4.3 out of 5 stars for his clinical care and expertise.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 38 years of experience
- 23 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- University of California, San Diego, CA Hand Surgery
- 24 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 15 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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| Med School: New Jersey College of Dentistry | Med School: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine | Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center | Med School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
Robert Welch has the following 15 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
38 Years Experience
Robert Welch holds an active medical license in the state of Illinois. They are board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board of Surgery.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at University of California, San Diego, CA Hand Surgery in 1994, University of California Medical Center in 1994, and U/CA SAN DIEGO MED CTR, SAN DIEGO, CA United States,, Hand Surgery in 1993.
Residency
Completed their residency at UCSD-Kaiser San Diego, Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, Orthopedic Surgery; Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, General Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital in 1993, Washington University, Barnes Hospital, St Louis, MO in 1989, Washington Univ School of Med of St. Louis General in 1989, Barnes-Jewish Hospital in 1989, and BARNES HSP, ST LOUIS, MO United States, in 1988.
Medical School
Graduated from New Jersey College of Dentistry in 1988 and University of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi in 1988.
NPI Number
Robert Welch's NPI number is 1780670414.
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- Robert Welch's office is located at 1259 Rickert Dr, Naperville, IL, 60540.
- Does Robert Welch accept my insurance?
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- What languages does Robert Welch speak?
- Robert Welch speaks English.
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