William Welches, DO, PhD
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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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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
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166 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Explains | 4.7 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
51 Patient Comments
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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.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2020
great Doctor
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2020
I like being treated by smart doctors
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2020
he is an amazing doctor and you need more like him to help ease the pain
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2020
As I stated previously, this doctor is excellent.
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2020
experience was outstanding with Dr Welches I have recommended him to family members
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2020
dr Welches is the best doctor I have ever worked with to manage my pain
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2020
I am so grateful for the continued care and support Dr. Welches provides. He doesn't give up or get frustrated when my pain keeps coming back. It really feels like he is on my journey with me.
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2020
I felt very comfortable with my physician. I feel that he is helping with my pain. Dr welches is very professional.
Reviewed on Sep 1, 2020
Dr. Welches and staff are always responsive and congenial. Dr. Welches is patient, informative, and helpful, as we work towards an effective resolution for my medical concerns.
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2020
dr.welches and staff always treat with care and genuine concern. i always leave feeling like I was heard and taken seriously.
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2020
dr W. office staff are superior! Caring, knowledgeable, listen to the patient needs and all reflective of what health care should br
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2020
Dr Welches' respect,listening skills, expertise, knowledge , ability to gently rid one of pain is genius- his sanitation procedures were over the top- you could not help but feel comfortable with him in these uncertain times
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2020
have not had care like this in a long time this Dr. and his staff restored my hope for quality health care - it's out there
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2020
Because Dr. Welches is so good at what he does, it can be difficult to get a timely app't. The virus didn't help.
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2020
Dr. Welches has an amazing range of therapeutic tools, and a willingness to integrate them beyond mere pain management, when given the opportunity
Reviewed on Jul 7, 2020
incredible visit with a very talented doctor. I can't get over how much better I feel and I feel extremely lucky that I was able to see him.
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2020
COVID caused me to miss 3 months of appointments and my pain level sky rocketed. my back had rotated 2 inches. dr Welches is fixing it
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2020
Dr Welches technique of pain management keeps me off of any pain pills. more doctors are needed like him
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2020
Dr. Welches is superb. Very professional and competent. Good communicator.
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2020
DR. Welches is the best provider that I have seen in a long time.