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Dr. Michelle Welborn, MD

Dr. Michelle Welborn, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Michelle Welborn, MD is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon in Portland, OR. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center and Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

3101 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd Portland, OR 97239
Telehealth available
(503) 221-3424

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Welborn specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Welborn's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Welborn

4.7
15 ratings, 12 with a written review
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Dr. Welborn is the absolute best! She has an excellent bedside manner, explains things in great detail (without talking over your head) & is great with my kiddo. On top of her amazing personality, her surgeon skills are also top-notch. My daughter had scoliosis surgery & it was one of the scariest decisions we've made. With Dr. Welborn on our side, there was no hesitation that it was the best decision for her health. The surgery was a total success & my daughter is very happy she had it done - she feels SO much better! She went from almost an 80% curve to a little over 20%. The worst part of my daughter's recovery was that we won't get to see Dr. Welborn as often - which should tell you everything about how amazing she is.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Sheila B – Sep 08, 2021
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Our Daughter was diagnosed with pretty significant scoliosis around 15 years ago now. We saw many different Specialists who had a wide variety of opinions and options. Eventually our search for better care led us to Doctor Welborn. From the moment we met Doctor Welborn we knew we had found the right person. Doctor Welborn was caring and attentive to our Daughter's needs and immediately developed a care plan which did not immediately call for some form of surgery. We monitored our Daughter's scoliosis until it became evident some intervention was needed. Doctor Welborn performed spinal fusion surgery to correct the scoliosis. Absolutely fantastic results. So well done it's hard to express in words. What I liked most about Doctor Welborn was her strong, confident, demeanor which carried through to her surgical performance. Beyond that Doctor Welborn connected with our Daughter to a point where Doctor Welborn has become a role model for our Daughter.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Shawn and Barb Adams – Sep 03, 2020
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Dr. Welborn is incredible! She is thorough, up-to-date, knowledgeable and compassionate. She has the best bedside manner I have ever seen. She treats her patients as individuals and gives her time as if you were the only person she has to see that day. My daughter had scoliosis surgery, and Dr. Welborn walked us through the whole procedure explaining everything in detail and answering all of our questions. She met all of my daughter's needs after surgery, was supportive during the whole process and was encouraging. I cannot say enough about her. I highly recommend her and am so glad she was recommended to us!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 18, 2020
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Our Daughter had a bad experience at another Hospital ,We came to see Dr.Welborn scared to death about ever having surgery again,Dr.Welborn has some of the of best communication skills ,she looks you in the eyes instead of looking thru you.!!Spent 3 months in shriners ,She was Honest,She was confident in her abilitys,Our daughter has gone from looking side ways to looking you in eyes ,Feel Blessed to have chosen Dr Welborn ,she loves her work it shows.Was also impressed with the team of people who surrounded the Dr to assist her. Thank you
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Brenda Parlette in Beaverton, OR – Jun 12, 2019
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My granddaughter needed to have surgery for scoliosis. However, she also has Down Syndrome, which can complicate things. Dr. Wellborn was not only confident that the surgery could be managed successfully, she treated her as an individual first, rather than "Oh, she has Downs...". She took great care to be available to answer any questions we had as a family, and remained calm even though we grilled her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 22, 2019
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Dr Welborn has been an absolute blessing since the moment we found out my son needed surgery. Not only does she relate well with my teen, but provided all needed info with ease and much needed reassurance. My son felt completely comfortable in her care and it was always a pleasure to work with her. Pre-op, surgery, pain mgmt, aftercare, follow up, and her specific interactions personally... We are so lucky she was with us through it all!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Shallah in Portland, Oregon – May 12, 2018
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Dr. Welborn is GREAT! My 14 year old had to have surgery for Scoliosis and she loves DR. Welborn. The entire process from start to finish was very positive. We highly recommend her!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jackie Weathers in Sandy, Oregon – Apr 13, 2018
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Dr. Welborn is everything we were looking for in a orthopedic surgeon for treatment for our daughter's scoliosis. Our daughter is quiet and usually very nervous in healthcare settings but Dr Welborn's sweet, personable, and encouraging style made her feel safe and confident going into spinal fusion surgery. Surgery and the results were better than I could have imagined. We are so thankful to have found a Dr we could feel so confident with!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Shawna Lucas in Oregon City Oregon – Mar 31, 2018
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Dr. Welborn is an outstanding knowledgeable doctor with a caring and a compassionate disposition. Her expertise has brought relief to my daughter's pain and anxiety from her care. So grateful to have care and support from Shriners Hospital. My overall experience with Dr. Welborn and other Shriners doctors, nurses, and staff has been extremely uplifting, and I am profoundly humbled by their desire to make children's lives better. My sincerest thanks.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Kim B in Portland, OR – May 11, 2017
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Our daughter had a spinal fusion performed by Dr. Wellborn. We have spent years in and out of hospitals with various physicians of varying specialties. Dr. Wellborn made us feel as though our daughter was the most important person she had operated on and said what an honour it was that we trusted her to do so. It is not a task she takes lightly. She is pure perfection with a heart for kids who personalized our visit with care and concern and making sure all our questions were answered. A+++++++
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Pamela C in Portland, OR – Nov 09, 2016
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Our 15 yo daughter presented with S curve Scoliosis with upper Thoracic of >50 degrees. Dr. Welborn was very optimistic and addressed all our concerns. She and Shriner's were able to schedule our daughter's fusion surgery in a timely manner. The procedure went better than we ever though possible and thanks to Dr. Welborn's pain management regimen, our daughter was able to get out of bed the next morning and off all pain meds (including Tylenol) in 3 weeks. We highly recommend Dr. Welborn.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Lee R in Portland, OR – Aug 18, 2016
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Dr Welborn did an amazing job taking care of my daughters scoliosis. My daughter is now pain free and her back looks beautiful. Dr Welborn took extra time to explain everything to us and even came in on the weekend to check on her. I would recommend her to anyone
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 25, 2016
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Dr. Michelle Welborn, MD is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon in Portland, OR. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center and Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Utah

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Texas Southwestern

    Internship Hospital

  • Penn State University College Of Medicine

    Medical School

  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Undergraduate School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Shriners Hospitals for Children-Portland3101 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd Portland, OR 97239
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

    12634 Olive Blvd
    Creve Coeur, MO 63141
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Samaritan Albany General Hospital

    1046 6th Ave SW
    Albany, OR 97321
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    93%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

    2211 NE 139th St
    Vancouver, WA 98686
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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