Physician Announcements
Penn Neurosurgery is pleased to announce that
William
C. Welch, MD, FACS, FICS has joined the department
of neurosurgery as professor and chief of neurosurgery
at Pennsylvania Hospital.
Dr. Welch has particular expertise in neurosurgical procedures of the spine. His research includes designing and testing spinal implants, and basic science applications of cellular regeneration for spinal use.
Dr. Welch received his medical degree from the State University of New York School of Medicine. He completed his internship and neurosurgical residency at the University of Rochester-Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, a fellowship in neuro-oncology at Montefiore Medical Center, and a fellowship in spinal surgery at Weiler Hospital-Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. He is an internationally recognized lecturer and author in the area of spinal disorders.
He previously served as chief of neurosurgery
and director of Neurological Spine Services at
the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-Presbyterian.
Dr. Welch sees patients at Pennsylvania Hospital and appointments can be made by calling 800-789-PENN (7366) or you can also request an appointment online.
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