Kevin Welch
M.D., American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Rhinological Society
Assistant Professor
Otolaryngology
CONTACT INFORMATION
Specialties
Chronic Sinusitis, Cerebrospinal Fluid (Brain Fluid) Leak, Sinus Cancer, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Endoscopic Treatment of Tearing (DCR), Endoscopic Removal of Sinus Tumors, Nasal Polyps, Revision Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Septoplasty, Turbinate Reduction Surgery, Skull Base Tumors, Pituitary Surgery, Loss of Smell, Skull Base Surgery, Second Opinion on Sinus Surgery
Locations
Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital
Board Certifications
Otolaryngology - General Cert: AM Board of Otolaryngology
Publications
Outcomes of endoscopy and computed tomography in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis Amine,M.; Lininger,L.; Fargo,K. N.; Welch,K. C. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology 2013 ;3(1):73-79
Effect of lumbar drain placement on recurrence of cerebrospinal rhinorrhea after endoscopic repair. Caballero,N.; Bhalla,V.; Stankiewicz,J. A.; Welch,K. C. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology 2012 ;2(3):222-226
Pathology quiz case 2. Diagnosis: Wegener granulomatosis (WG) with superimposed fungal infection. Martin,J.; Welch,K. C. Archives of Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery 2012 ;138(10):981-983
Complications in endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis: a 25-year experience. Stankiewicz,J. A.; Lal,D.; Connor,M.; Welch,K. Laryngoscope 2011 ;121(12):2684-2701
Sinonasal evaluation preceding hematopoietic transplantation. Moeller,C. W.; Martin,J.; Welch,K. C. Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2011 ;144(5):796-801
Osteoplastic approach to the frontal sinus, unilateral Welch,K. C. Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2010 ;21(2):138-142
Application of minimally invasive endoscopic sinus surgery techniques Welch,K. C.; Stankiewicz,J. A. Otolaryngologic clinics of North America 2010 ;43(3):565-578
The effects of serum and urinary cortisol levels of topical intranasal irrigations with budesonide added to saline in patients with recurrent polyposis after endoscopic sinus surgery. Welch,K. C.; Thaler,E. R.; Doghramji,L. L.; Palmer,J. N.; Chiu,A. G. American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy 2010 ;24(1):26-28
Endoscopic medial maxillectomy Cunningham,K.; Welch,K. C. Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2010 ;21(2):111-116
Prevention and management of complications in sphenoidotomy Moeller,C. W.; Welch,K. C. Otolaryngologic clinics of North America 2010 ;43(4):839-854
A contemporary review of endoscopic sinus surgery: techniques, tools, and outcomes Welch,K. C.; Stankiewicz,J. A. Laryngoscope 2009 ;119(11):2258-2268
Clinical correlation between irrigation bottle contamination and clinical outcomes in post-functional endoscopic sinus surgery patients. Welch,K. C.; Cohen,M. B.; Doghramji,L. L.; Cohen,N. A.; Chandra,R. K.; Palmer,J. N.; Chiu,A. G. American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy 2009 ;23(4):401-404
Education
Medical School
MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine/Drexel University College of Medicine
Residency
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery
Fellowship
University of Pennsylvania Health System, Rhinology and Sinus Surgery
Interests & Hobbies
American Revolutionary War History
Baseball
Family
Photography
Wine
World War II History