Expertise in
13
conditions

Dr. Brian T. Welch

General Surgery
St. Francis Hospital
34515 9th Ave S, 
Federal Way, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
13
conditions
St. Francis Hospital
34515 9th Ave S, 
Federal Way, WA 

Overview

Brian Welch is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Federal Way, Washington.

Dr. Welch is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adiposis Dolorosa, Lipedema, Familial Multiple Lipomatosis, Liver Embolization, and Hernia Surgery.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 69 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Welch is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in WI

Hospital Affiliations

Mayo Clinic Health System-Red Cedar Inc
Mayo Clinic Health System Oakridge
Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire Hospital
Mayo Clinic Health System-Northland
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Security Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

St. Francis Hospital
34515 9th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
Other Locations
Mayo Clinic Health System In Eau Claire
1221 Whipple St, Eau Claire, WI 54703

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.

69 Total Publications

The conducting airways before and after gender-affirming hormone therapy in transgender individuals.
The conducting airways before and after gender-affirming hormone therapy in transgender individuals.
Journal: Experimental physiology
Published: April 09, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian T. Welch

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian T. Welch?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian T. Welch by calling their office at 253-835-5510. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Brian T. Welch a top-rated expert for Adiposis Dolorosa?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian T. Welch is classified as an Advanced expert for Adiposis Dolorosa, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Brian T. Welch specialize in?

While Dr. Brian T. Welch is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Adiposis Dolorosa, Lipedema, and Familial Multiple Lipomatosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Brian T. Welch participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Brian T. Welch has published 69 articles and abstracts on conditions like Adiposis Dolorosa. You can view a list of Dr. Brian T. Welch's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Brian T. Welch accept my insurance?

Dr. Brian T. Welch accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-835-5510 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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