Patient ratings for Dr. Welch average 4.0 stars out of 5. Areas of expertise for Dr. Welch include back pain, spine tumor, and spine microsurgery. He takes several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE. He is a graduate of SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Welch's training includes a residency program at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Philadelphia Super Doctors; Recognized by America's Top Doctors 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012-14; and Recognized by Best Doctors in America 2007-2008, 2009-2010, 2011-2012. He is professionally affiliated with Pennsylvania Hospital, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP), and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.