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Dr. Brian Welch, MD

General Surgery* Age 40
Dr. Brian Welch, MD
5.0 (16 Ratings)

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Dr. Brian Welch, MD

General Surgery* Age 40
Federal Way, WA
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Offers telehealth

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

About

Dr. Welch graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed a residency at General Surgery, University of Illinois Metropolitan Group Hospitals, Chicago, IL. Dr. Brian Welch, MD is a General Surgeon in Federal Way, WA. Dr. Welch currently practices at Franciscan Surgical Associates at St. Francis and are affiliated with St. Francis Hospital. Dr. Welch has experience treating conditions like Inguinal Hernia, Lipomas and Cholecystitis 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 16 times. Dr. Welch's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Welch is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Intestinal Obstruction
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
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Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Small Intestine Cancer
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biliary Drainage
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Puncture Aspiration
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 Franciscan Surgical Associates at St. Francis
    34509 9th Ave S Ste 204, Federal Way, WA 98003
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    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30

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Jul 08, 2024
Dr. Welch was very caring and respectful of me
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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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: Inguinal Hernia, Lipomas and Cholecystitis 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