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Dr. William Welch, MD

Dr. William Welch, MD

Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. William Welch, MD is a neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus and Pennsylvania Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 55 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (55 reviews)

Practice

801 Spruce St Philadelphia, PA 19107
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(215) 829-2345

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Welch is affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

Dr. Welch is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Welch specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • 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
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Welch's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Welch

4.5

55 ratings, 26 with a written review
5 Star
82%
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4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
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1 Star
11%
11%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Luis – Nov 09, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Kristen Laurito – May 31, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Erin roque – Dec 16, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Jun 14, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
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Howard Mark – Sep 03, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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H. Myers – Jun 06, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
16 people found this helpful
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Linda – Apr 17, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
25 people found this helpful
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Diane W – Sep 26, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
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Rick Boyer in Shillington, PA – Jul 16, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
9 people found this helpful
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Apr 28, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
9 people found this helpful
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Kim Mitchell in Oceanview, Delaware – Aug 25, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
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Elizabeth George in Cherry Hill, NJ – Jul 20, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Lee M in Monroe a Twp NJ – May 27, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
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Jenny in Hanover Township, PA – May 15, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
11 people found this helpful
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bernard johnson in Philadelphia, PA – Feb 21, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
11 people found this helpful
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Patricia king in Plains Pennsylvania – Jan 31, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
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Daniel S in Hazleton, PA – Jan 28, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
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Leslie Goodling in Ephrata, PA – Nov 16, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jill in Forty Fort PA – Jul 20, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
17 people found this helpful
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Angie in Douglassville, Pa – Apr 28, 2016
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biography

Dr. William Welch, MD is a neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated...read more

  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Division|weiler Hosp/albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1992

  • Strong Memorial Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1991

  • Strong Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1986

  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Welch is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office801 Spruce St Philadelphia, PA 19107
    1

    Practice

    Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania3400 Spruce St Philadelphia, PA 19104
    2
    Pennsylvania Endocrine Lab330 S 9th St Fl 4 Philadelphia, PA 19107
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

      3400 Spruce St
      Philadelphia, PA 19104
      Recipient of 60
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      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

      7% higher than the national average

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

      11% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus

      801 Ostrum St
      Bethlehem, PA 18015
      Recipient of 45
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      View all awards

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Pennsylvania Hospital

      800 Spruce St
      Philadelphia, PA 19107
      Recipient of 52
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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