Expertise in
20
conditions
Expertise in
20
conditions
801 Spruce Street, Spruce Building, 3rd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Overview

William Welch is a Neurosurgery provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Welch is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tarlov Cysts, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Welch is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 114 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

SUNY/Downstate School Of Medicine

Residency

University of Rochester Medical Center

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in PA

Board Certifications

Neurological Surgery, 1995

Fellowships

Montefiore Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem
Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Hospital
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Recognized annually in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2015 through 2025

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Provider Partners Health Plan
  • MEDICARE SNP
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • 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

Penn Neurosurgery Pennsylvania Hospital
801 Spruce Street, Spruce Building, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Other Locations
Penn Spine Center Pennsylvania Hospital
801 Spruce Street, Spruce Building, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107

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.

Spinal Stenosis

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William C. Welch

How do I make an appointment with Dr. William C. Welch?

You can book an appointment with Dr. William C. Welch by calling their office at 800-789-7366. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. William C. Welch a top-rated expert for Tarlov Cysts?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William C. Welch is classified as an Elite expert for Tarlov Cysts, 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. William C. Welch specialize in?

While Dr. William C. Welch is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Tarlov Cysts, Spinal Stenosis, and Spondylolisthesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. William C. Welch participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. William C. Welch has published 114 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tarlov Cysts. You can view a list of Dr. William C. Welch's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. William C. Welch accept my insurance?

Dr. William C. Welch accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-789-7366 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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