Robert Welch, MD

Hand and Upper Extremity, Orthopaedics

4.9
320 Ratings
Years in Practice: 31 years
Practices In: Naperville
Patients Seen: All Ages

Treat peo­ple the way you would want your fam­i­ly treated. 

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Board Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery
Languages
English
Clinical Interests

Spe­cial inter­est in treat­ment of arthri­tis and trau­ma to the hand and upper extremity

Personal Interests

Foot­ball, hock­ey golf, ski­ing, sail­ing and fishing

Memberships
Chicago Society for Surgery of the Hand American Society for Surgery of the Hand American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
School
University of Wisconsin Medical School Graduation Date: 1988 Degree: MD
Residency
Washington University Barnes Hospital Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowships
University of California at San Diego Orthopaedics

Procedures

Anatomic and Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty, Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Cortisone Injection, Cubital Tunnel Surgery, Elbow Fracture Care, Fracture Care, Fracture Care - Elbows, Fracture Care - Hands, Fracture Care - Wrists, Hand Fracture Care, Joint Injection, Joint Replacement- Finger Joint, Wrist, Elbow and Shoulder, Non-Surgical Care for Joint Arthritis, Non-Surgical Fracture Care, Non-Surgical Treatment of Fractures, Non-Surgical Treatment of Sports Related Injuries, Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement, Rotator Cuff Repair, Shoulder Arthroscopy, Shoulder Fracture Care, Shoulder Replacement Surgery, Tendon Repair & Reconstruction, Thumb/Wrist Reconstructive Procedures for Arthritis, Tommy John Elbow Surgery, Total Shoulder Replacement, Wrist Arthroscopy, Wrist Fracture Care

Conditions

Arthritis of the Thumb, Basal Joint Osteoarthritis, Boxer's Fracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Colles Fracture, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, De Quervain Tenosynovitis, Digital Mucous Cysts, Distal Radius Fracture, Dupuytren's Disease, Elbow Tunnel Syndrome, Finger Fractures, Flexor Tendon Injuries, Frozen Shoulder, Ganglion Cysts and Tumors, Hand Osteoarthritis, Kienbock Disease, Overuse Injuries, Shoulder Bursitis, Shoulder-Hand Syndrome, Sprains, Strains, Tendonitis, Tennis Elbow, Trauma Related Injuries, Trigger Finger, Wrist Tendonitis

Ratings


Ratings Category

The Patient Satisfaction Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.9

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9
317 Ratings

Provider discussed treatment options

4.9
318 Ratings

Provider explained things clearly

4.9
319 Ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.9
298 Ratings

Provider showed concern

4.9
319 Ratings

Comments


Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
"Every person I interacted with was very helpful, positive and focused on giving me any assistance I needed. It was a very positive and supportive group of professionals."
5
May. 24, 2024
"Dr.Robert Welch, is an excellent Doctor, he takes care in explaining what he is doing for his patients . Step by step."
5
May. 22, 2024
"Dr.Welch is an excellent Dr. Very personable too.Thankful to have him!!"
5
May. 22, 2024
"Easy to talk about my concerns and they asked questions to understand why I was there"
5
May. 22, 2024
"Have only had very good experiences with Dr. Welch and support staff."
5
May. 21, 2024
"Great staff and doctor!"
5
Apr. 29, 2024
"I would highly recommend Dr. Welch. I found him to be incredibly kind, compassionate and understanding."
5
Jun. 30, 2024
"First visit to this doctor to fill in for my regular doctor who was out of the office. Doctor was prompt, informative, caring, helpful. Very good experience. Eased my mind over concerns I came in with."
5
Jun. 18, 2024
"Dr. Welch was friendly and took his time with examination of my arm and shoulder. He explained his diagnosis very well and was attentive to my issues. Staff was very nice."
4.6
Jun. 17, 2024
"Have seen Dr. Welch for years. Not the same level of care. Seemed disinterested."
2.8
Jun. 14, 2024
"Dr. Welch has provided me with care for many health concerns & he did an excellent, outstanding job each & every time."
5
Jun. 4, 2024
"I have been coming to Dr. Welch for years. I wouldn't go anywhere else. He is wonderful and caring."
5
Jun. 3, 2024
"This is my second visit to Dr. Welch. He is very good."
5
May. 30, 2024
"All good"
4.8
May. 29, 2024
"Dr Welch has treated me for many issues and each time he is a pleasure to work with and shows great knowledge and care for his patients"
5
Jul. 30, 2024
"Everyone was so attentive to me."
5
Jul. 16, 2024
"I love Dr. Welch. Superb bedside manner. He listens so well, is super thorough with explaining everything, answers all of your questions, and I am just so confident with his knowledge and expertise."
5
Jul. 12, 2024
"Dr. Welch is wonderful! He listens, takes the time to explain what the issue is and what the treatment options are. He's got a great personality and makes you feel very comfortable."
5
Sep. 30, 2024
"All of my Duly doctors are excellent and caring. The staff likewise are the greatest."
5
Sep. 27, 2024
"Excellent experience, doctor replaced both of my shoulders"
5
Sep. 17, 2024
"Dr Welch was extremely personable. He was quite friendly and listened well. He made me smile at a few comments. He walked me through the procedure to correct my trigger finger.' That really assured me. He said I would get a local' sedation. I enjoyed talking to him. He said he knew my sister, Dr Francine Long, and spoke highly of her. That also made me feel good."
5
Aug. 26, 2024
"Dr. Welch is so nice! He made me feel welcome, provided down to earth advice and suggested a treatment plan that made me feel confident I would be ok. He is truly a kind, approachable physician that treats patients with dignity and respect! So glad I took the referral!"
5
Aug. 13, 2024
"I felt very confident with this doctor"
5
Aug. 12, 2024
"Dr Robert Welsh is a very nice funny and kind and took time to understand and listen to what I had to say about my shoulder issue."
5
Aug. 6, 2024
"Dr. Welch listened to my questions and gave me the appropriate time."
5
Oct. 31, 2024
"Dr. Welsh is amazing and so caring"
5
Oct. 31, 2024
"Very pleased with Dr. Welch, his compassion, explained and understood my concerns."
5
Oct. 26, 2024
"Duly Doctors treat their patients like family."
5
Oct. 25, 2024
"He's great!"
5
Oct. 18, 2024
"Very much enjoyed my time with Dr Welch"
5
Oct. 17, 2024
"Excellent care, very efficient and great bedside manner"
5
Oct. 10, 2024
"Excellent doctor! She listened, took the time to explain things and offered exceptional solutions."
5
Oct. 10, 2024
"Think Dr. Welch is terrific. Had been to him several years ago, and so happy to be able to see him again."
5
Oct. 6, 2024
"Outstanding doctor; outstanding outcome."
5
Oct. 5, 2024
"Very good experience, I left my appointment much more informed."
5
Nov. 16, 2024
"I was so happy to see Dr.Welch .he is very knowledgeable and was able to diagnosis and remove a cyst In the office"
5
Nov. 14, 2024
"Dr. Robert L. Welch and nurse or NP both were excellent. Very compassionate and understanding and informative. This was a follow up appointment made by Duly on Rickert and Ogden. They made this follow up appointment for me. I Certainly would recommend both Duly facilities for medical care and Dr. Robert L. Welch and medical staff at both facilites."
5
Nov. 11, 2024
"Dr Welch is outstanding. Duly is lucky to have him as part of our network."
5
Nov. 10, 2024
"Very good experience. Dr. Welch is a highly skilled & very caring physician."
5
Nov. 6, 2024
"Awesome doctor!"
5
Nov. 6, 2024
"Excellent doctor!!!"
5
Nov. 6, 2024
"Dr Welch is an excellent doctor. He takes his time with you and goes over everything concerns you have. Not very many doctors are like him. I recommend him to many friends and family members."
5
Nov. 4, 2024
"Excellent experience with the physician."
5
Jan. 27, 2025
"Great doctor and office staff"
5
Jan. 26, 2025
"Excellent care."
5
Jan. 23, 2025
"Very good experience. Dr. Welch is the best!"
5
Jan. 17, 2025
"Dr Welch was extremely informative."
5
Jan. 3, 2025
"Great bedside manner. Really liked Dr Welch"
5
Dec. 12, 2024
"Just great care was provided to me by this doctor!"
5
Dec. 8, 2024
"I return to Dr Welch because of his knowledge, compassion and concern for the patients care. He explains the issue and answers all questions and cares about helping me"
5
Dec. 8, 2024
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