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Dr. Brian Welch, MD

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Dr. Brian Welch, MD
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Dr. Brian Welch, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Federal Way, WA.
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Dr. Brian Welch, MD

General Surgery
Federal Way, WA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Brian Welch, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Federal Way, WA.
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Dr. Brian Welch, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Federal Way, WA. They graduated from MD, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL and completed a residency at General Surgery, University of Illinois Metropolitan Group Hospitals, Chicago, IL. They currently practice at Franciscan Surgical Associates at St. Francis and are affiliated with St. Francis Hospital. Dr. Welch has experience treating conditions like Lipomas, Inguinal Hernia and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Welch received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Welch is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.

Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Locations

  1. 1 Franciscan Surgical Associates at St. Francis
    34509 9th Ave S Ste 204, Federal Way, WA 98003

Experience and Background Check

Lipomas
Inguinal Hernia
Gallstones
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Inguinal Hernia Chevron Icon
Gallstones Chevron Icon
Cholecystitis and Gallstones Chevron Icon
Umbilical Hernia Chevron Icon
Abdominal Pain Chevron Icon
Anal Fissure Chevron Icon
Anal or Rectal Pain Chevron Icon
Anorectal Abscess Chevron Icon
Appendicitis Chevron Icon
Colorectal Cancer Chevron Icon
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia Chevron Icon
Hemorrhoids Chevron Icon
Incisional Hernia Chevron Icon
Intestinal Diverticulosis Chevron Icon
Intestinal Obstruction Chevron Icon
Ventral Hernia Chevron Icon
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage Chevron Icon
Anoscopy Chevron Icon
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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist Chevron Icon
Colectomy Chevron Icon
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer Chevron Icon
Gallbladder Removal Chevron Icon
Laparoscopic Appendectomy Chevron Icon
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Chevron Icon
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair Chevron Icon
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair Chevron Icon
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage) Chevron Icon
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal Chevron Icon
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open Chevron Icon
Ventral Hernia Repair Open Chevron Icon
Wound Repair Chevron Icon
Acute Bowel Infarction Chevron Icon
Anal and Rectal Cancer Chevron Icon
Anorectal Fistula Chevron Icon
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Barrett's Esophagus Chevron Icon
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System Chevron Icon
Biliary Atresia Chevron Icon
Bone Cancer Chevron Icon
Bowel Strangulation Chevron Icon
Breast Cancer Chevron Icon
Breast Lump Chevron Icon
Cholangiocarcinoma Chevron Icon
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) Chevron Icon
Congenital Anomaly Intestine Chevron Icon
Constipation Chevron Icon
Crohn's Disease Chevron Icon
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ Chevron Icon
Esophageal Cancer Chevron Icon
Esophageal Varices Chevron Icon
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer Chevron Icon
Gastric Ulcer Chevron Icon
Gastroparesis Chevron Icon
Gynecologic Cancer Chevron Icon
Hiatal Hernia Chevron Icon
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction Chevron Icon
Hidradenitis Chevron Icon
Hyperparathyroidism Chevron Icon
Ileus Chevron Icon
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Chevron Icon
Intestinal Abscess Chevron Icon
Intestinal Fistula Chevron Icon
Intestinal Prolapse Chevron Icon
Ischemic Colitis Chevron Icon
Liver Cancer Chevron Icon
Lung Cancer Chevron Icon
Megacolon Chevron Icon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract Chevron Icon
Neuroendocrine Tumors Chevron Icon
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia Chevron Icon
Osteosarcoma Chevron Icon
Pancreatic Cancer Chevron Icon
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease Chevron Icon
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant Chevron Icon
Partial Lung Collapse Chevron Icon
Pelvic Abscess Chevron Icon
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm Chevron Icon
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection Chevron Icon
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD) Chevron Icon
Pleural Effusion Chevron Icon
Proctoptosis Chevron Icon
Pyloric Stenosis Chevron Icon
Rectal Prolapse Chevron Icon
Rib Fracture Chevron Icon
Secondary Malignancies Chevron Icon
Small Intestine Cancer Chevron Icon
Soft Tissue Sarcoma Chevron Icon
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer Chevron Icon
Stomach Cancer Chevron Icon
Thyroid Cancer Chevron Icon
Thyroid Nodule Chevron Icon
Traumatic Brain Injury Chevron Icon
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess Chevron Icon
Ulcerative Colitis Chevron Icon
Varicose Veins Chevron Icon
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines Chevron Icon
Acid Reflux Surgery Chevron Icon
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy Chevron Icon
Biliary Drainage Chevron Icon
Colectomy Laparoscopic Chevron Icon
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist Chevron Icon
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist Chevron Icon
Duodenal Polypectomy Chevron Icon
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine) Chevron Icon
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open) Chevron Icon
Excision of Esophageal Lesion Chevron Icon
Excision of Rectal Tumor Chevron Icon
Fecal Impaction Removal Chevron Icon
Gastrectomy Chevron Icon
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist Chevron Icon
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy Chevron Icon
Gastrotomy Chevron Icon
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags Chevron Icon
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object Chevron Icon
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary Chevron Icon
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair Chevron Icon
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract Chevron Icon
Laparotomy Chevron Icon
Liver Biopsy Chevron Icon
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision Chevron Icon
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair Chevron Icon
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair Chevron Icon
Port Placements or Replacements Chevron Icon
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist Chevron Icon
Proctectomy Chevron Icon
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft) Chevron Icon
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure Chevron Icon
Thoracentesis Chevron Icon
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance Chevron Icon
Tracheal Surgery Chevron Icon
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery Chevron Icon
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Jun 21, 2022
Dr. Welch is a kind doctor who is highly skilled at his craft.
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Brian Welch, MD, is a dedicated general surgeon who strives to provide compassionate, high quality surgical care with an emphasis on making patients feel safe and secure. He has additional training in laparoscopic surgery and endoscopy, and he performs robotic surgery. He offers surgical intervention for acid reflux, breast disease, colorectal cancer, gallstones, GI cancer, hernias, rectal disorders, thyroid disease, among other conditions.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Brian Welch, MD is a general surgery specialist in Federal Way, WA. He specializes in General Surgery.
Biography
Specialties
General Surgery
Specialties
Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • MD, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • General Surgery, University of Illinois Metropolitan Group Hospitals, Chicago, IL
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brian Welch, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Welch's profile.

Dr. Welch frequently treats the following conditions: Lipomas, Inguinal Hernia and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Brian Welch, MD is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Brian Welch, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Francis Hospital

    34515 9th Ave S, Federal Way, WA

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