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
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.692.7543
- Desk:
- 216.692.7543
- Fax:
- 216.692.7645
Treatment & Services
- Acupuncture
- Alternative Medicine
- Comprehensive Pain Management
- Management of Back and Neck Pain
- Nutrition Sciences
- Osteopathic Manipulation
- Pain Control
- Pain Management
- Pain Medicine
- Pain Rehabilitation
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Back Pain in Athletes
- Chronic Back Pain
- Chronic Neuropathic Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Knee Injuries
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Pain
- Radiculopathy
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: How to Treat
- 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
Medical Education - University of California-Los Angeles School of Medicine
Acupuncture
Los Angeles,
CA USA
2009
Residency - South Pointe Hospital
Family Practice
Warrensville Heights,
OH USA
2002
Internship - South Pointe Hospital
Family Practice
Warrensville Heights,
OH USA
2000
Medical Education - Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Athens,
OH USA
1999
Medical Education - University of Illinois Hospital at Urbana-Champaign
Urbana,
IL USA
1980
Undergraduate - Saint Louis University
St. Louis,
MO USA
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
Research & Publications
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163 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Explains | 4.6 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.7 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.7 |
52 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Dec 10, 2021
Always great experience with this provider.
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2021
Dr. Welches is one of your top docs. I have referred many friends to him.
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2021
Have recommended several individuals and will continue for friends seeking pain management alternatives. Dr. Welches's OMT work is unique and effective In order to avoid pain meds. He also has a very kind demeanor. He remembers me as his patient. I trust him.
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2021
Dr. Welches is phenomenal
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2021
Again, the doctor's skill is unparalleled, but this also makes it difficult to schedule appointments with him as he is in such high demand.
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2021
Dr Welches is the best
Reviewed on Sep 7, 2021
I've already recommended Dr. Welches to several people.
Reviewed on Sep 1, 2021
I feel indebted to Dr. Welches because, since 5/2016 at the onset on my sciatic nerve pain, he is the only doctor, through care and advice/direction, who has helped provide long term relief for/to me.
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2021
Dr. Welches is an amazing caregiver and doctor. He is all of these attributes and more. His demeanor is calm and professional with great concern for the person he is treating.From my first visit to him I felt he was concerned about me as a patient
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2021
I am very grateful for the access to osteopathic treatment available from Dr. Welches. His professionalism and skill is a rare find.
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2021
It is always a pleasant experience at Dr. Welches office from the desk staff to nurse assistants and of course him.
Reviewed on Aug 6, 2021
I have already recommended Dr. Welches to others many times. Half of our church goes to him!
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2021
Took 3 times to reach doctor welches office. I hate that Euclid cannot see schedule at Warrensville/Harvard.
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2021
Dr. Welches is incredible, engaging, cordial, an excellent co.municator.
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2021
Dr. Welches is a good communicator and an excellent osteopath. I have made good progress under his care.
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2021
Several of my family members see dr welches. Selfishly, we hope he never retires
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2021
Dr.Whelches is a terrific doctor . He has done a great job helping me thru my issues. He explains what and why he doing treatment . I am very grateful that I found him in the Pain Management Dept. At Euclid Hospital.
Reviewed on Jul 7, 2021
Dr Welches is amazing, OMT is the only thing that helps my back and neck pain
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2021
Dr. Welches is an excellent doctor
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2021
Excellent experience. Dr Welches has been very good for me.
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2021
Appointment to see a doctor, are sooooooo far/months away, that your symptoms can subside by the time you get to see a doctor.
Reviewed on May 25, 2021
it is impossible to be seen when recommended by the Dr. because he is booked. I would not be happy to see someone else because Drz. Welches is an extraordinary Dr.
Reviewed on May 21, 2021
Dr. Welches is always congenial, which is the foundation of care. I had endured, daily chronic sciatica nerve pain for several years. I thought the daily pain was my plight for the rest of my life, until I started receiving care from Dr. Welches. The service and recommendations have been most effective.
Reviewed on May 18, 2021
when you're in pain mgt and have pain you need to be seen promptly. having to wait a month is horrible.you need more doctors to offer manipulations.
Reviewed on May 18, 2021
I can't express how much I appreciate Dr Welches and what he has done for me as a patient. God bless this man and his healing hands.
Reviewed on May 18, 2021
when you are in pain you need to see your pain mgt doctor within days and not a month or longer. I had a displaced rib I wasn't aware of until he informed me.Having been in pain for different reasons over the years you just don't go to the emergency room to get a pain shot because it's only temporary comfort.
Reviewed on May 14, 2021
Dr. Welches listened very well to a new problem. He is a skilled and talented clinician.
Reviewed on May 10, 2021
Dr Welches is a magician!
Reviewed on May 6, 2021
we need more Drs like Dr Welches.
Reviewed on May 5, 2021
excellent staff and doctor
Reviewed on May 5, 2021
love dr welches.. understands listens supports
Reviewed on May 3, 2021
I have recommend Dr Welches to multiple people. he is fantastic doctor.
Reviewed on May 3, 2021
Doctor Welches is professional, knowledgeable, focus, helpful. His communication is direct, clear and yet feel warmth and friendly. He care about his patients. I trust Doctor Welches full hearted and with highest respect. Wishing all Doctors are like him.
Reviewed on May 3, 2021
I have been making the recommendations for multiple people to visit doctor Welches
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2021
STAR support staff, excellent and timely physician attention and effectiveness
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2021
Dr Welches possesses superb understanding principles and practices of Osteopathic manipulation. Have been patient of Dr Welches nearly five years, greatly benefiting from his ability to manage my orthopedic and neurologic pain. Best there is!
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2021
Consummate professional. I have referred many people to Dr. Welches.
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2021
Dr. Welches' practice is the best. Absolute focus on patient, knowledgeable, flexible, responsive, welcoming, like family, knows my history, caring, exceptional experience, offers unique services unavailable anywhere else. I have recommended the practice to many people.
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2021
Dr Welches is a treasure & I can't believe it took 4 yrs of suffering severe pain & disability for someone to refer me to him.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2021
Dr Welches has greatly improved the quality of my life. He is an amazing doctor.
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2021
I recommend Dr. Welches all of the time.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2021
Dr Welches possesses unique skills and applies them in extraordinary treatment that moves a person toward improved structural integrity and optimal function, which, over time is fundamental in reducing and eliminating pain and discomfort. He is brilliant in his understanding and execution of osteopathic manipulative treatment. His value to the overall team under direction of Dr Dews is priceless. His innovative treatments offer both immediate and long lasting results. I am very grateful to have been referred to him by Dr Dews. He has helped me tremendously
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2021
At times provider has seemed genuinely warm and vitally interested in my care, other times he's brusk. Dr Welches manipulation technique is excellent and is what keeps me returning.
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2021
Dr Welches is amazing!!
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2021
I learned early on to schedule ahead because Dr. Welches in very much in demand
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2021
Dr. Welches is excellent at what he does. I would highly recommend him to anyone suffering from back pain of any kind.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2021
Dr Welches spent time with me. I had many areas of pain. He was kind respectful and thorough in his care.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2021
I would be eager to recommend Dr. Welches.
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2021
Dr Welches is awesome!
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2021
Difficult to schedule with Dr Welches because he sees many patients over a period of time.
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2021
dr welches is an awesome doctor and a fine human being
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2021
Dr. Welches has provided care and subsequent guidance, which has promoted relief and progress from a chronic condition.