
Babu Guai Welch MD
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Interventional Neuroradiology
Professor, Neurological Surgery & Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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5323 Harry Hines BoulevardDallas, TX 75390
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Summary
- Dr. Babu Welch is a neurosurgeon based in Dallas, TX, specializing in cerebrovascular neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology. He completed his medical education at Howard University College of Medicine and pursued residency training in neurological surgery at George Washington University. Dr. Welch further refined his expertise through fellowships in neuroradiology and cerebrovascular surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where he is currently employed. His clinical interests focus on conditions such as stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, cerebral aneurysm, and cerebral arteriovenous malformation. Dr. Welch has actively contributed to research, authoring multiple publications and participating in clinical trials related to aneurysms and stroke. His leadership roles include serving as Chair of the AANS/CNS Cerebrovascular Section, and he holds the Duke Samson Chair of Neurological Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Education & Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Neuroradiology, 2004 - 2006
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Cerebrovascular Surgery, 2004 - 2006
George Washington UniversityResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1999 - 2004
MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.)Residency, Surgery, 1998 - 1999
Howard UniversityInternship, Transitional Year, 1997 - 1998
Certifications & Licensure
AR State Medical License 2024 - 2027
CO State Medical License 2025 - 2027
MO State Medical License 2025 - 2027
NM State Medical License 2023 - 2027
OK State Medical License 2023 - 2027
TX State Medical License 2005 - 2027
LA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery- Join now to see all
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Chair, AANS/CNS Cerebrovascular Section 2020
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011, 2013-2017
Clinical Trials
- Framing Eighteen Coils in Cerebral Aneurysms Trial Start of enrollment: 2012 Dec 04
- Safety and Effectiveness of an Intracranial Aneurysm Embolization System for Treating Large or Giant Wide Neck Aneurysms Start of enrollment: 2012 Oct 25
- Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Trial RandOmizing Heparin Start of enrollment: 2016 Apr 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Patient's Age Impact on Stroke Risk and Intracranial Aneurysm Occlusion: SCENT Flow Diverter Study-A Nonrandomized Clinical Trial on Large and Giant Aneurysms.Ajay K Wakhloo, Paul Jenkins, Philip M Meyers, Alexander L Coon, Peter T Kan
Neurosurgery Practice. 2026-06-01 - 3 citationsStereotactic radiosurgery versus observation for intracranial low-grade dural arteriovenous fistulas.Andrea Becerril-Gaitan, Pedram Peesh, Collin Liu, Cheng-Chia Lee, Huai-Che Yang
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry. 2025-10-15 - 4 citationsFive-year results of the SCENT trial with Surpass flow diverters to treat large or giant wide-neck aneurysms.Philip M Meyers, Alexander L Coon, Peter Kan, Aclan Dogan, Mark Bain
Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery. 2025-09-12
Journal Articles
- Treatment of Blood Blister Aneurysms of the Internal Carotid Artery with Flow DiversionMokin M, Chinea A, Primiani CT, Ren Z, Kan P, Srinivasan V, Hanel R, Aguilar-Salinas P, Turk A, Turner R, Chaudry M, Ringer A, Welch BG, J NeuroIntervent Surg, 1/1/2018
- Delayed Treatment of Ruptured Brain AVMs: Is It Ok To Wait?Beecher J, Lyon K, Ban V, Vance A, McDougall C, Whitworth L, White J, Samson D, Batjer H, Welch BG, JNS, 1/1/2017
- Neurosurgical Training: A Process, Not An EventAoun SG, White J, Welch BG, Batjer HH, World Neurosurgery, 1/1/2017
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Evaluation of Incidence of Thromboembolic Complications in inadequate Antiplatelet Responders Undergoing Elective Endovascular StentingWelch B, American Heart Association-International Stroke Conference, San Antonio, TX, 1/1/2010
- Positive Predicative Value of a Trial Balloon Occlusion Protocol in the Carotid CirculationRickert K., White J. A., Welch B.G., Novakovic R., Pride G.L., Rocky Mountain Neurological Surgical Society, 1/1/2010
- A Live Swine Model for Development of Techniques Using Percutaneous Intraspinal NavigationPurdy P., Welch B.G., Novakovic R., Miller S., Fujimoto T., The Neuroradiology Journal, XIX Symposium Neuroradiologicum, Bologna, Italy, 1/4./2010
Lectures
- Endovascular Management of AVMs in PregnancyLos Angeles, CA - 1/1/2018
- MRI for the Neurosurgeon – Special TechniquesNice, France - 1/1/2017
- Modern Management of Ophthalmic AneurysmsVenice, Italy - 1/1/2017
Other
- Respecting the Clinoid: An Application of Preoperative Computed Tomography AngiographyBatjer HH, Welch BG, WNEU
1/1/2015 - Distal Aneurysms of the Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery: The Rare Surgical LesionWelch BG, Batjer HH, WNEU
1/1/2015 - Is the Neurointerventional Surgery Crisis a Matter of Overpopulation or Under Regulation?Flores B. C., Welch B. G., Rickert K. L., Novakovic R. L., Pride G. L., White J. A., et al, WNEU
1/1/2014
Press Mentions
‘I Feel like I’Ve Been Shot in the Head’: Mother, Daughter Survive Complex Brain AneurysmsSeptember 20th, 2024
Black and Hispanic People in U.S. Less Likely to Get Treatment for Stroke ComplicationsFebruary 2nd, 2023
HighlightsAugust 8th, 2016
Committees
- Chair, AANS/CNS Combined Cerebrovascular Section 2019 - 2020
- Chair-Elect, AANS/CNS Combined Cerebrovascular Section 2018 - 2019
- Member, Expert Panel, AABB 2015 - 2015
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Spanish
Industry Relationships
- Proctor, Medtronic, IncProctor less experienced users in the placement of the Pipeline Embolization Device2017 - Present
- Consultant, Stryker Neurovascular2013 - Present
- Consultant, Microvention2018 - 2018
External Links
- UT Southwestern Medical Center Pagehttps://utswmed.org/doctors/babu-welch/
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