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Babu Welch, MD, Neurosurgery, Dallas, TX

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

  • Phone+1 214-645-2300

  • Fax+1 214-645-2301

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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.
  • UT Southwestern Plans the Newest Technology to provide stroke care

    It's a game-changing expansion in every sense of the meaning! UT Southwestern Medical Center neurosurgeons, anesthesiologists and hospital staff are stepping in

    Surgical Tx of Superior Cerebellar and Posterior Communicating Artery Aneurysm

    At UTSouthwestern Medical Center, Babu Welch MD clips a superior cerebellar artery aneurysm via the trans-sylvian approach.

    Aneurysm & Stroke

    Dr. Babu Welch talks about stroke, aneurysms, and the BE FAST algorithm that UT Southwestern uses. Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, and Time.

    Woman's aneurysm treated with the correct method for She and her family

    A tip from a friend on Facebook led a Plano mother to the coiling method of treating an aneurysm.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Neuroradiology, 2004 - 2006
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Cerebrovascular Surgery, 2004 - 2006
  • George Washington University
    George Washington UniversityResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1999 - 2004
  • MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.)
    MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.)Residency, Surgery, 1998 - 1999
  • Howard University
    Howard UniversityInternship, Transitional Year, 1997 - 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 2024 - 2027
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2025 - 2027
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2025 - 2027
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2023 - 2027
  • OK State Medical License
    OK State Medical License 2023 - 2027
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2005 - 2027
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • Neurological Surgery
    American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
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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

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Treatment of Blood Blister Aneurysms of the Internal Carotid Artery with Flow Diversion  
    Mokin 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 Event  
    Aoun 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 Stenting
    Welch 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 Circulation
    Rickert 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 Navigation
    Purdy 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 Pregnancy 
    Los Angeles, CA - 1/1/2018
  • MRI for the Neurosurgeon – Special Techniques 
    Nice, France - 1/1/2017
  • Modern Management of Ophthalmic Aneurysms 
    Venice, Italy - 1/1/2017

Other

  • Respecting the Clinoid: An Application of Preoperative Computed Tomography Angiography 
    Batjer HH, Welch BG, WNEU
    1/1/2015
  • Distal Aneurysms of the Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery: The Rare Surgical Lesion 
    Welch 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 Aneurysms
    ‘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 Complications
    Black and Hispanic People in U.S. Less Likely to Get Treatment for Stroke ComplicationsFebruary 2nd, 2023
  • Highlights
    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

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

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