About Me
As a family medicine and integrative medicine physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I specialize in osteopathic medicine and acupuncture. I’m interested in acupuncture, mind-body practices, health promotion and holistic medicine. I see adults, infants and children.
It’s inspiring to see patients who are grounded in the daily, sometimes difficult, work of making healthy choices for themselves and their families.
I’m interested in research that applies osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) to pediatric populations, especially those with feeding difficulties and the physical tensions that accumulate from stress or birth injury.
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Holistic Health
- Osteopathic Medicine
- End of Life Care
- Anxiety
- Preventive Medicine
- Pelvic Pain
- Depression
- Integrative Medicine
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, OH
7/1/2008 - 5/31/2013
Residency
Aurora Health Care Program, Milwaukee, WI
6/1/2013 - 6/30/2016
Other
Helms Medical Institute, Berkeley, CA
4/16/2015 - 9/20/2015
Fellowship
O'Bleness Memorial Hospital, Athens, OH
7/1/2016 - 6/30/2017
Board Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
7/1/2016
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
8/5/2016
American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
12/23/2019
Academic Information
My Department
Family Medicine
My Division
Family Medicine
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
70 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
5.0 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
5.0 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
5.0 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.9 out of 5
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Shows Respect
5.0 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
5.0 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/30/2022, Dr. Welsh has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Very good
Excellent knowledgeable compassionate carying Provider. You are lucky to have her.
She is wonderful
Dr. Welsh always provides compassionate care. She listens and validates my concerns, offering gentle guidance with realistic expectations.
Dr Welsh is great! Always wanting to help me.
Very knowledgeable. Explained my results. Used an approach that aligned with my beliefs.
Dr. Welsh is exceptional. She genuinely cares about me and my health, she is knowledgeable and goes above and beyond. The best of the best. I trust few doctors as much as Dr. Welsh.
All great - never bad. Truly amazing, caring & kind. She always listens & I appreciate being able to be seen by her!
This doctor fills a huuuuuge gap in healthcare model as I've experienced it. Treating chronic pain+movement limitations usually ends up as:"come to an evaluation, go to PT, see you in 6 months."Then the PT has limited set of knowledge or skills and minimal coordination with physician.Then back to the doctor, "Oh that didn't work? Maybe an MRI and rinse, repeat."Be able to consult with this doctor more regularly lets me get so much more value out of physical therapy visits. In many cases, I find this doctor more useful than PT to achieve certain movement goals.
Dr. Welsh is calm & caring. I feel comfortable bringing my health concerns to her. She is ALWAYS encouraging.
Attentive, kind, informative, gentle. Therapeutic!
I could not be happier with Dr. Welsh, her treatment or her manner.
Outstanding physician - highly recommend.
Dr. Welsh is very easy to talk to and I feel comfortable confiding in her and sharing my thoughts and feelings.
Always attentive, listening and great about giving me pertinent information and next steps regarding my health.
Dr. Welsh is an amazing doctor - concerned with finding the root of your issues, not just coming up with a temporary solution to symptoms. She's mindful of a your boundaries but makes sure the you are comfortable. She's always transparent, compassionate, and professional.
Very kind & gentle & wise.
Dr. Welsh cares very much for the patient's overall health, she cares for my overall wellness, ensuring I take care of my body, my mental health, and she Invites me to be gentle to myself, and value what I do. She is genuinely engaged with her patients and with her hands and amazing knowledge of the body, she Is able to find the places of my body that need OMT to align my mind and spirit with my body.
Dr. Welsh is an excellent & intuitive listener. She has a calming presence. She offers many resources (podcasts, books) for personal growth along with practical, small steps for health. For example, she recently suggested healthy fats like avocado & nuts to help the body hold hydration, especially in winter. I appreciate realistic suggestions rather than just being told to drink more water. Dr. Welsh is full of gems like that.
Dr. Welsh was the most kind, considerate and gentle doctor I've ever had. She talked to me as a friend from her initial greeting and throughout our appointment time. She listened with interest about my history with a chronic and sever back issue, that I have tried every way possible, with many different doctors, to help find relief. The last doctor I saw for help, before Dr. Welsh, simply looked at my history and said there was no day he could help me without even looking at my back. Dr. Welsh was reassuring and gave me hope, as well as an hour of her time where she gave me a wonderful treatment and hope to come.
After Dr. Welsh works on me I always leave my appointment feeling better, lighter than when I arrived.
Dr. Welsh is amazing. The work she does and the care she provides is top notch. I could write a story about the positive impact she has made on my family's life (and mine). Bottom line: she is the best at what she does and truly cares for her patients.
Dr. Welsh has helped with osteopathic treatments for many years now. She is an outstanding doctor and a very special, caring person.
Dr. Welch is fantastic and always responsive to needs.
Leah is amazing. She addresses all my issues. She is nice to talk to and is always prepared for my appointment.
Dr. Leah Welsh is a good provider of patient care and is very thorough! She touches on all areas and makes suggestions where patients could benefit. For example a lot going on in patient's life now, a therapist could assist at this time.
I always look forward for my office visit with Dr. Leah, I wish there were more dr. like Dr. Leah.
Dr. Welsh is always very engaged, remembers past history, brimming with knowledge and resources.
She's great!
Dr. Welsh is fantastic. I wish she had the time to see my entire family! She needs a raise for the amazing work she does with so little time. Can't recommend more!
Dr. Welsh is always very generous with her time and knowledgeable. I always feel quite cared for at our visits.
Dr. Welsh is amazing! She always take time to ask and listen. Her demeanor is unparalleled. She genuinely listens and cares about my well being. She always asks about my wife and kids as well.
I am very grateful for her care and to have Dr. Welsh in my life
Dr. Welsh is always empathetic, kind, and caring
Fantastic! Cannot say enough good things about Dr. Welsh's genuine care and knowledge, that she readily shares.
Dr. Welsh is exceptionally attentive.
Full of information Took care of my problem promptly
All experiences with Dr. Welsh have been exceptionally helpful for both my husband and I. She listens and makes helpful recommendations for both of our different health issues. Many doctor appointments for our chronic illnesses are rushed and not able to recommend helpful alternatives and support systems. The Integrative Medicine Department does fill in the gaps that traditional medicine doesn't address when there is not a traditional cure. Dr. Welsh is the place where we feel heard and acknowledged with our complex and complicated medical situation. We look forward to see her for the next appointment, because she works to help us deal with the complexity of our healthcare and provides a hands on approach to our health care.