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Dr. Robert Alan Welch, MD

Maternal & Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology
45 years of experience
Ascension Providence Hospital Novi Campus 47601 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48374
(248) 465-4100

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Brief Intro

Robert Welch, MD, MSA, FACOG, is Chairman and Program Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology for the Western Region of St. John Providence Health System (Providence Hospital, Southfield and Providence Park Hospital, Novi, Michigan). His area of special expertise is Maternal-Fetal Medicine which includes management of high-risk pregnancy (predominantly diabetes and hypertension), obstetrical ultrasound and prenatal diagnosis with chorionic villous sampling (CVS) and genetic amniocentesis. A graduate of the Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Dr. Welch completed his internship and residency in OB/GYN and his fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals. He also completed an NIH-sponsored faculty fellowship with special emphasis on research on substance abuse in pregnancy at Wayne State University. He later received a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University. Dr. Welch lectures nationally on current management and safety issues in obstetrics. His current research focus is on fetal lung maturity measurement using cell-free fetal mRNA in the maternal circulation. He has published over 30 scientific papers and over 20 chapters on high-risk pregnancy. He is a reviewer for several major medical journals. He also holds nine medical patents. He is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology (full time affiliate) in the School of Medicine at Wayne State University. He is a Senior Member of the Institute for Ultrasound in Medicine, a member of the Detroit Medical Academy, a member of the Central Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and member of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Wayne State University School Of Medicine

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans - 1980

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Ascension Providence Hospital Novi Campus
47601 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48374

Specialties Treated

Obstetrics & Gynecology
Maternal & Fetal Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Breast Disorders
Uncomplicated or Low Risk Pregnancy and Delivery
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Complicating Pregnancy or Childbirth
Conditions of Pregnancy and Delivery
Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension

Procedures Performed

Delivery After Previous Caesarean Section
Amniocentesis
Echocardiogram

Insurance Accepted

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Medicare
Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
Meritain Health
Priority Health
OSU Health Plan
Aetna
Molina Healthcare
Health Alliance

Cancer 33
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 30
Orthopedics 48
Neurology & Neurosurgery 40
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 48
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 53
Diabetes & Endocrinology 21
Children's Hospital 7
Urology 49
Psychiatry 51
Geriatrics 51
Rehabilitation 38
Obsterics & Gynecology 6
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 4
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 11
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 33