Matthew Welch, MD

Dr. Matthew Welch joined Associated Retina Consultants in 2014 as a vitreorential surgeon after having worked in private practice specializing in intraocular tumor disease and surgery. He is a board certified ophthalmologist and an assistant clinical professor of ophthalmology at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine-Phoenix.

Dr. Welch has participated in multiple clinical studies and has been recognized for his outstanding clinical service by the Loyola University Health Systems with the MAGIS Star award. He holds memberships with several professional organizations including the American Society of Retina Specialists.

Dr. Welch is an Arizona Ophthalmologic Society board member and an advisory committee member for Ophthalmology Innovation Care Partners. He serves on the Early Career Section Committee for the American Society of Retina Specialists and is part of the editorial panel for EC Ophthalmology, an internationally peer-reviewed journal.

Dr. Welch is a retina specialist, a board certified ophthalmologist who sub-specialized in the treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the eye’s retina and vitreous. In addition to treating all common retinal disease, Dr. Welch brings a special focus to the areas listed below:

• Macular Degeneration

• Diabetic Eye Disease

• Retinal Detachment and Surgery

• Macular Hole and Macular Pucker Surgery

• Pediatric Retinal Disease and Surgery

• Uveitis, Ocular Inflammation

• Choroidal Melanoma Treatment

Dr. Welch has conversational skills in Spanish and is an avid and competitive cyclist. In his spare time he can be found enjoying the many outdoor activities the Phoenix area provides with his family.

Our Doctors

Each of our doctors is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and all are members of various prestigious organizations such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, and Arizona Ophthalmological Society. They have been recognized as top doctors in the field by Phoenix Magazine and America’s Top Ophthalmologists – Castle Connolly Medical. Most also hold clinical assistant professorships with the University of Arizona.

Saving Vision in Arizona Since 1974

Whatever the reason for your impaired vision, Associated Retina Consultants has an experienced team of Arizona eye specialists to diagnose and treat your vision problem. Our focus is on the retina and macula (the back of the eye) and the vitreous humor (gel like tissue) in the eye. When you have problems with these parts of your eye, your vision will be in jeopardy. We work hard every day to protect and save our patients’ vision, helping them lead better quality lives.

Practice Highlights 

• Founded in 1974 Arizona's largest independently owned 

• Covering 13 locations & growing 

• 11 board-certified Vitreoretinal Retina specialists

• Arizona most trusted & experienced group of vitreoretinal Retina surgeons 

• AUPO accredited Vitreoretinal Retinal fellowship program 

• Clinical affiliation with U of A medical school 

Our Services 

• All adult and pediatric Vitreoretinal Retinal diseases & surgeries 

• Macular degeneration (support group) 

• Diabetic retinopathy 

• Ocular oncology 

• Unexplained vision loss and inherited retinal diseases 

• Cutting-edge research with participation in nationwide & worldwide clinical trials 

• Retinal detachment torn

Main locations

GOODYEAR

1626 N. Litchfield Rd. Suite 250 Goodyear, AZ 85395

GILBERT

3513 S. Mercy Road Gilbert, AZ 85297

MESA

1933 S. Alma School Road Mesa, AZ 85210

PHOENIX

1750 E. Glendale Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85020

SCOTTSDALE

14500 Northsight Blvd Suite 121 Scottsdale, AZ 85260

PEORIA

15353 N. 91st Avenue Peoria, AZ 85381

PRESCOTT VALLEY

2517 N. Great Western Drive Suite K Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

PRESCOTT

1055 W Iron Springs Road. Prescott AZ 86305

Satellite Locations

CASA GRANDE

545 N. Peart Road Arizona Casa Grande, AZ 85122

COTTONWOOD

199 S. Candy Lane Suite 2A Cottonwood, AZ 86326

FLAGSTAFF

900 N. San Francisco Street Flagstaff, AZ 86001

PAYSON

302 W Main Street Payson Payson, AZ 85541

SEDONA

95 Soldiers Pass Rd A-1 Sedona, AZ 86336