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Department Pain Management
Primary Location South Pointe Hospital
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations
South Pointe Hospital
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
Specialties & Treatments

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
View all 10 Treatment & Services +

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
View all 10 Specialties +
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Biography

About 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

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

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 6/26/2024, Dr. Welches has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

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* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

101 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.7 out of 5
Explains 4.7
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.7
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

14 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2024

Dr Welches is very knowledgeable but I always feel like he speaks down to me.If you question him he acts like you should know what he's talking about when he discusses your diagnosis but he always speaks in medical terms.

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024

I have recommended Dr Welches to several people. I believe that he cares about my well-being both as a patient and a person.

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2024

Dr. Welches was very thorough getting information and an accurate time line for my history. Was very detailed oriented. Think we covered alot of years in my life's history.

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.

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