Kevin C. Welch, MD

Kevin C. Welch, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Rhinology & Skull Base Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Drexel University College of Medicine (Hahnemann University) - 2002
Residency:
University of Maryland - 2007
Fellowships:
University of Pennsylvania Health System - 2008

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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4.8
4.8 

861 Ratings

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April 29, 2024

5.0

He's very knowledgeable and explains everything well

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Welch is very knowledgeable and thoroughly answers questions and addresses concerns.

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April 25, 2024

5.0

He is a thorough surgeon. He is intentional with his care and answers all of my questions.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

I feel he takes his time with the patient. Explains things well.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Life's matter to him. It shows in his sprit

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April 18, 2024

5.0

There is no one better in the field. He cares. He listens. He takes time. I drive six hours round trip to see him and he’s even out of my network.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

He is knowledgeable, kind, matter of fact, and does not diminish my knowledge or experience.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

He makes you feel important.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Very smart and spent time explaining what I should do to control bleeding and my options for future

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April 06, 2024

5.0

Attentive. Listened to my concerns. Patient. Good explanation.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Very well versed in his field

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March 23, 2024

5.0

Very smart Dr.

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March 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Welch has a very calming matter when dealing with a medical issues.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

He is so kind n smart n cares for his patients . Best dr ever !

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March 19, 2024

5.0

He was professional and informative

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March 19, 2024

5.0

My initial appt was very informative. All of my questions were answered. I did not feel rushed through the appt.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Dr Welch is Thorough, attentive, and friendly.He always make sure my questions are answered after the exam/information

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March 08, 2024

5.0

He's a very good doctor.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

He is a very knowledgeable n caring dr

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Berry nice doctor smart and professional

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Dr. Welch was very thorough and answered all our questions in an understandable way

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February 28, 2024

5.0

He's the best

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Listened to my concerns, did thorough examination, talk to me about it might be affecting my situation and gave me some suggestions

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February 27, 2024

5.0

He's obviously very very good at what he does

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Thorough in explaining analysis and procedure

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Welch and his team are absolutely wonderful.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Welch is fantastic, he explains everything very well and answers every question I have.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

The care was absolutely phenomenal.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Dr Welch is very attentive, and addresses any concerns I have.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Explained situation very directly and provided efficient resolution.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Welch was very thorough when examining and explaining.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

He is very down to earth.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Took good care of me

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January 31, 2024

5.0

He has always been so involved in my husband’s care.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Exceptional care

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Straight to the point and answers all questions.

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January 27, 2024

5.0

Dr listened to me, answered my questions, explained things to me. I felt well cared for.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Fantastic Doctor. He is compassionate, attentive, and a phenomenal Doctor!

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Welch is friendly and had great demeanor in treating his patients. He is also very good at what he does.

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January 07, 2024

5.0

I honestly hope no one I know ever needs his services, but if they do, his experience and knowledge is what a patient desires.

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December 29, 2023

5.0

Wonderful Doctor

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December 28, 2023

5.0

Incredible surgical skills and follow up care

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December 22, 2023

5.0

The surgery seems to have gone well. Dr welch is patient, and answered every question i had. The surgery and recovery wasn't as bad as a i thought it could have been.

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Skilled, knowledgeable, explains well and is willing to answer questions. Accommodating and generally on time. A great doctor.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Very meticulous, took me through why he did everything, offered a good treatment plan

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Welch is very knowledgeable and thorough. He always creates time in his schedule for follow up visits.

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December 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. Welch has been wonderful. The surgery was a success and the post appointments seamless .

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December 08, 2023

5.0

He was very professional & very smart

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December 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Welch is very thorough and personable

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Because he’s a very good Dr. I like how he explained.

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December 03, 2023

5.0

Dr Welch spent time with me to answer all my questions. I never felt rushed and his bedside manner is very approachable. I am very impressed and far exceeded my expectations. I feel very comfortable under his care.

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Dr Welch is an expert in his field, and brings high level of care and compassion

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Expertise

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November 24, 2023

5.0

Great physician

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November 18, 2023

5.0

I feel Dr. Welch is the Best... he explained my questions, provided fresh hope and was very direct when after all the things said, I asked him, now Doctor, what's my most important Do and Don't... his reply with be a big blessing because I will follow his teaching~

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November 16, 2023

5.0

Everything an time and professional

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November 13, 2023

5.0

He did a great job #1

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November 09, 2023

5.0

Extremely thorough, weighs every decision, listens well.

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November 09, 2023

5.0

From the consultation to my surgery and follow op appointments, Dr Welch has been extremely professional and patient. My recovery has been very easy due to his skills and level of care .

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November 06, 2023

5.0

All business

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November 02, 2023

5.0

Follow up could be better.

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October 28, 2023

5.0

See above. He saved my life ( maybe a stretch, but brain leaks are scary). Enough said.

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October 24, 2023

5.0

Very good physician, kind, caring, very knowledgeable

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October 19, 2023

5.0

For me one of tha best doctor Berry professional

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October 19, 2023

5.0

If it wasn’t for Dr. Welch I would still be sick!! I went for every test head to toe and couldn’t find out what was wrong with me. Dr. Welch did sinus surgery and I feel so much better! I’m sooo very very grateful for him!!

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October 19, 2023

5.0

Extremely skilled and knowledgeable

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October 12, 2023

5.0

Straight forward, efficient and effective care

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October 10, 2023

5.0

Best Dr. he knows what’s wrong.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

We have trust and faith in him

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October 07, 2023

5.0

Very detailed, excellent communicator. Great bedside manner.

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October 03, 2023

5.0

Very caring, thorough, and easy to understand. I am very confident in Dr. Welch’s treatment plan.

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October 03, 2023

5.0

He’s a great provider, and I felt I was getting the best care. His bedside manner is somewhat abrasive.

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October 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Welch listened to my concerns. He was very threw and explained his findings.

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September 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Welch recognized my symptoms and did quick surgery which I was suffering since long. Thank you Dear Dr Welch !🙏🏻

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September 26, 2023

5.0

Makes you feel safe to be open and honest. He is honest and gives his all to make his patients feel cared for.

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September 26, 2023

5.0

He’s been great, explains everything and did a great job on my surgery.

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September 25, 2023

5.0

Extremely helpful in providing relief for my health concerns.

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September 21, 2023

5.0

I felt cared for. I was given a thorough explanation for every question I asked.

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September 21, 2023

5.0

He listens to his patient & don't hurry you like others do.

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September 19, 2023

5.0

Felt fully considered

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September 18, 2023

5.0

Doctor Welch tells it like it is.

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September 16, 2023

5.0

As above. I have known many surgeons in my personal and professional life and found Dr Welch to be someone I felt really comfortable with addressing my ENT problem.

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September 09, 2023

5.0

Thoughtful and caring

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September 07, 2023

5.0

Straightforward, honest, descriptive, and happy to answer questions and spend extra time explaining

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September 05, 2023

5.0

I have having problems of unknown origin for a while and he made me feel like we're finally almost at the bottom of it . Very knowledgeable and professional.

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September 03, 2023

5.0

Felt cared for

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September 01, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor

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Disclosures

Kevin C. Welch, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

External Professional Relationships

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