Kevin C. Welch
Distinguished in Sinusitis

Dr. Kevin C. Welch

Otolaryngology
Northwestern Medical Group
675 N St Clair St Ste 15-200, Galter Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
24 Years of Experience

Distinguished in Sinusitis
Northwestern Medical Group
675 N St Clair St Ste 15-200, Galter Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
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Overview

Kevin Welch practices in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Welch has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sinusitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Sinusitis, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 109 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 67 articles in the study of Sinusitis.

Graduate Institution
Drexel University College Of Medicine (Hahnemann University), 2002.0
Residency
University of Maryland
Specialties
Otolaryngology
Licenses
Otolaryngology in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery (Certified)
Fellowships
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Hospital Affiliations
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Palos Community Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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First Medical Health Plan
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Health Alliance
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Locations

675 N St Clair St Ste 15-200, Galter Pavilion, Chicago, IL 60611
Call: 312-695-8182

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


109 Total Publications

Healthcare Resource Utilization and Cost After Temperature-Controlled Radiofrequency Treatment of Nasal Airway Obstruction: A Real-World Longitudinal Claims Analysis.
Healthcare Resource Utilization and Cost After Temperature-Controlled Radiofrequency Treatment of Nasal Airway Obstruction: A Real-World Longitudinal Claims Analysis.
Journal: International forum of allergy & rhinology
Published: September 03, 2025
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  • Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
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  • Sinusitis
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  • Bronchiectasis
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  • Olfactory Neuroblastoma
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  • Septoplasty
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  • Sinus Cancer
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  • Teratocarcinosarcoma
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  • Allergic Rhinitis
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  • Anosmia
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  • Bone Tumor
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