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Dr. Francis Welsh, MD

Webster, TX

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Welsh, Trauma Surgeon in Webster, TX?

    Dr. Francis Welsh, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Webster, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Welsh completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Welsh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Welsh’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Welsh’s office at (281) 616-6017.

    Where did Dr. Welsh go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, General Surgery | Baylor College Of Med

    • Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

    What languages does Dr. Welsh speak?

    Dr. Welsh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Welsh treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Welsh diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Welsh. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Injury
    • General injury
    • Injury, unknown type
    • Trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
    • K35890: Other acute appendicitis without perforation or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Gallbladder attack with stones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Which procedures does Dr. Welsh perform as a Trauma Surgeon?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Francis Welsh may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Welsh's office.

    Does Dr. Welsh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Welsh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 616-6017 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Welsh accept in Webster, TX?

    Dr. Welsh in Webster, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Welsh's office located?

    Dr. Francis Welsh's Primary Practice

    350 N Texas Ave Ste A2

    Webster, TX 77598

    (281) 616-6017

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    Dr. Francis Welsh's Practice 2

    2240 Gulf Fwy S Ste 3

    League City, TX 77573

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    Dr. Francis Welsh's Practice 3

    1005 Harborside Dr

    Galveston, TX 77555

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    What is Dr. Welsh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Welsh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932298304.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Welsh?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Welsh

    What is Dr. Francis Welsh's specialty?

    Dr. Welsh is a Trauma Surgeon near Webster, TX. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Welsh to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Francis Welsh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Welsh is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ben Taub Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Trauma Surgeon?

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    Is Francis Welsh accepting new patients in Webster, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Francis Welsh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Francis Welsh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Welsh's office at (281) 616-6017 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Francis Welsh?

    Please contact Dr. Welsh's office at (281) 616-6017 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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