William Welches, DO, PhD
Primary Location
South Pointe Hospital
- Appointment:
- 216.491.6433
- Desk:
- 216.692.7543
- Fax:
- 216.491.4824
Additional Locations
Pain Management
Euclid Hospital
18901 Lakeshore Blvd
Euclid, OH 44119
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.692.7543
- Desk:
- 216.692.7543
- Fax:
- 216.692.7645
Treatment & Services
- Acupuncture
- Alternative Medicine
- Back Pain Treatment
- Neck Pain Treatment
- Nutrition Sciences
- Osteopathic Manipulation
- Pain Control
- Pain Management
- Pain Rehabilitation
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: How to Treat
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Back Pain in Athletes
- Chronic Back Pain
- Chronic Neuropathic Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Knee Injuries
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Radiculopathy
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Spine Pain
- Whiplash
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View All PlansAbout William Welches, DO, PhD
I am an Osteopathic Physician with board certification in family practice medicine and have specialized expertise in osteopathic manipulation. I have a PhD in biochemistry and was a Research Scientist for a number of years before returning to medical school.
My area of specialty is pain management. I use osteopathic manipulation, along with several programs including diet therapy and counseling, to help patients with their pain. My techniques and programs are integrated with those of my colleagues in the Pain Management Department to provide patients with comprehensive treatment.
-- William Welches, DO, PhD
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2002
Education & Fellowships
Internship - University of California-Los Angeles School of Medicine
Acupuncture
Los Angeles,
CA
2010
Residency - South Pointe Hospital
Family Practice
Warrensville Heights,
OH
2002
Internship - South Pointe Hospital
Family Practice
Warrensville Heights,
OH
2000
Medical Education - Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Athens,
OH
1999
Graduate School - University of Illinois Hospital at Urbana-Champaign
Urbana,
IL
1980
Undergraduate - Saint Louis University
St. Louis,
MO
1973
Additional Training
- PhD, biochemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Certifications
- Family Medicine
Specialty Interests
acupuncture, alternative medicine, back, Back Pain, back/neck pain, diet and nutrition, evaluation of back and neck pain, interventional pain management, interventional pain management for back and neck pain, Low Back Pain, management of chronic pain, neuropathic, neuropathic pain, osteopathic manipulation therapy, pain, pain management, pain management including spine, rehabilitation, spine, spine pain
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87 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Explains | 4.7 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
15 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jul 23, 2024
Dr Welch's does a good job except he does not listen to my concerns or address problem areas I identify. He has his plan period
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2024
Dr. Welches is the best!!!
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2024
The Doctor was extremely thorough in his evaluation of my problem. He was upfront with my back issues and could not help me if My issue was out of his realm.
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024
Dr Welches is excellent in care. Wish he was full time. Dread retirement.
Reviewed on May 2, 2024
Dr. Welches is very skilled at explaining and treating all of my issues. Takes time to listen and preform thorough treatment.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2024
Dr. Welch's is knowledgeable, thorough, and professional.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024
There needs to be more doctors who do the kind of work Dr Welch's provides
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2024
I always receive respect, clear communication and feel better after my appointments with Dr. Welches
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024
My experience with Dr. Welches office and staff was very good, no complaints whatsoever, manipulation just didn't help my condition
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2024
I have consistently recommended Dr. Welches to other potential patients.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2023
I love Dr. Welches and I recommend his services all the time.
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2023
Dr. Explained what he did through every step didn't feel any pain until later which he said I would, he didn't believe in medication and I wanna get off the medication
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2023
Dr. Welch's and team very pleasant experience
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2023
Dr. Was very professional
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2023
Dr. Welches is one of a kind. I have not found any other doctor who provides the osteopathic manipulations he does, and I am completely reliant on my monthly visits to maintain the wellbeing of my back and alleviate pain. I already fear the day that he decides to retire because I do not know how I will manage without the treatments.