Mary R. Welch
Expertise in
18
conditions
Expertise in
18
conditions

Overview

Mary Welch, MD is an Associate Professor of Neurology at CUMC, in the Division of Neuro-Oncology. Dr. Welch graduated from Chicagos' Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine. She completed neurology residency here at Columbia, followed by sub-specialty training in neuro-oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. In her second year of fellowship, she earned a Comparative Effectiveness Research Award to attend Columbia's Summer Research Institute at Mailman School of Public Health.Upon completing her training, Dr. Welch worked for several years as a practicing neuro-oncologist and Assistant Professor of Neurology at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. There, she served as principal investigator for numerous phase I and II clinical trials for the treatment of primary and metastatic brain cancer. She also developed a strong research interest in improving patient access to both standard and investigational therapies. In addition to seeing both inpatient and outpatient neuro-oncology patients, Dr. Welch maintains an active research program within the Division of Neuro-Oncology.

Dr. Welch is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles and participating in 9 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in NY

Board Certifications

Neurology

Fellowships

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
French

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Wellcare
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Locations

CUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York
710 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Welch has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Ependymoma
Choroid Plexus Papilloma
Chordoma
Meningioma
Glioblastoma
Neurofibromatosis
Astrocytoma
Hemangioblastoma
Brain Tumor
Oligodendroglioma
Medulloblastoma
Acoustic Neuroma
Choroid Plexus Carcinoma
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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.


8 Clinical Trials

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mary R. Welch

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mary R. Welch?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Mary R. Welch by calling their office at 212-342-0571. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Mary R. Welch a top-rated expert for Astrocytoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mary R. Welch is classified as an Elite expert for Astrocytoma, 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. Mary R. Welch specialize in?

While Dr. Mary R. Welch is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Glioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Mary R. Welch participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Mary R. Welch has published 25 articles and abstracts on conditions like Astrocytoma. You can view a list of Dr. Mary R. Welch's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Mary R. Welch accept my insurance?

Dr. Mary R. Welch accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-342-0571 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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