Shea Welsh, MD | Northwestern Medicine

Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Adult Medicine
Comprehensive Primary Care
Diabetes
LGBTQ Health Care
Men's Health
PrEP/Pep for HIV exposure
Well Women Care

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Nebraska College of Medicine - 2012
Residency:: Lincoln Medical Education Partnership - 2015

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

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554 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 25, 2026

5.0

See above. He's thoughtful, thorough and treats me like an individual.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Great doctor! I feel like he listens to what I'm saying, he understands my whole health and advises accordingly.

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February 10, 2026

4.0

Shea is thoughtful and patient.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

He weaves kindness into his professionalism and competent care.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Dr Welsh is an amazing doctor. He takes the time to listen to me and I feel completely at ease in his care. I fully trust him and know that he sees me as an individual, not a transaction.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Dr. Welsh is very competent and listens.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Dr. Welsh strikes the balance between friendly and professional in a way that makes him approachable while making me feel confident that he's taking my healthcare seriously.

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Dr.Welsh is absolutely thorough, professional, and amazing!!

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January 31, 2026

5.0

Dr Welsh has a caring manner and is thorough in his concern for the patient.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Great bedside manner. Thorough.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Very nice and makes sure concerns are addressed.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Dr. Welsh is incredibly kind and sensitive, with an excellent bedside manor. He listens well and responds to all my concerns.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Very nice, concerned physician. Listened to all my concerns and gave thoughtful answers.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Same as above - I really got the sense that he cared about me in my well-being, and took an overall view of my health.

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January 18, 2026

5.0

He is very personable and responsive. He listens and I feel like he truly cares about my wellbeing.

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January 17, 2026

5.0

He spends time and listens

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Very welcoming and thoughtful and didn't make me feel rushed.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Very friendly and friendly and easy to talk to. He listens and offers sounds advice. He's very personable and we feel very at ease with him. Additionally, he seems very knowledgeable in his medical practice.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

He listens, he explains, he has great follow through.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

He listens. He's super smart. He laughs.

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December 23, 2025

5.0

When he and I discuss my heath issues he explains them clearly and unhurried and allows me to ask many questions with sincere patience. I've never felt hurried by him like so many other Drs Other drs I've had recite my diagnosis hurriedly and I'm dismissed-it's belittling

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Great listener, professional, and just awesome as a physician and a person.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

He's accessible and responsive.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Feel like we finally in the same page after transfer of care

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Great doctor. Very knowledgeable and relatable

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Good listener. Takes the needed time. Interested in my thoughts. I respect his opinions.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Dr Welsh is an amazing physician. I haven't been seeing him that long but he clearly knows me, is prepared for my visit, is a good listener, is patient and explains his thoughts clearly. I am so happy to found him.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

He is very detailed and make me feel comfortable.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

He listens to my concerns and spends the time to know me and strive at the best healthcare options for me. I'm very comfortable sharing my problems and generating a great preventative healthcare plan as I grow older.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Professionalism. Through. Spent a LOT of time with me.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Trust Great listener

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Doc welsh is kind, empathic, thoughtfully, curious, and smart. I really feel in good hands under his care.

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Attentive, compassionate, up-to-date clinical recommendations

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December 02, 2025

5.0

Dr. Welsh takes time with his patients and makes sure that he allows them to speak about everything going on. He truly cares.

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November 29, 2025

5.0

Shea is incredibly compassionate and knowledgeable

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November 29, 2025

5.0

Friendly. Caring. Affirming.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Welsh is wonderful! He spends time with patients, hears their concerns and is compassionate and kind.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Dr Welsh is a great doctor. He listens and is respectful of your choices. Highly recommended.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Thorough/ professional/ doesn't rush

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November 17, 2025

5.0

He is very thorough. Lets you talk. Gives his opinion at the end. Tell he cares. Feel comfortable telling him anything and everything.

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November 10, 2025

4.0

He's a great Doctor.

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November 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Welsh is wonderful. Attentive and informative. Truly makes you feel a part of making decisions for your health and making you a part of the decisions.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Great listener, patient, very thoughtful. Wonderful professional!

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Professional, great relationship

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Actually cares about me, not just as a patient but also a person. Wanted to know what was going on in my life thar might potentially impact my health. Focused on little wins and very encouraging.

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October 27, 2025

5.0

I receive excellent care from Dr. Welsh and his team. Dr. Welsh is an active listener who provides sound advice and exhibits genuine care for his patients.

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October 25, 2025

5.0

I like Dr Welsh and feel like he offers quality care

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October 24, 2025

5.0

He's a great doctor!

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October 23, 2025

5.0

I'm crazy about Dr Welsh. I was worried taking on a new primary care doctor and he surpassed all expectations

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October 21, 2025

5.0

He's very receptive to my needs. Excellent bedside manner.

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October 17, 2025

5.0

Competence and people skills.

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October 17, 2025

5.0

reatly appreciated since I have issues with getting lost since my brain injury. It was a wonderful appointment all around. I'm very lucky to be under Dr. Welsh's care. Thank you to Northwestern for hiring him onto the primary care staff.

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October 17, 2025

5.0

See first comments. Also personable and compassionate.

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October 10, 2025

5.0

He makes me feel heard and at ease. I feel i can share all of my medical concerns with him.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

He listens, asks good questions, follows up, is thorough and pleasant! I would recommend him but don't want him to be too busy :)

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October 01, 2025

5.0

I feel like he really listens to me when im talking to him.

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September 26, 2025

5.0

Amazing physician, so lucky and grateful to have him as PCP

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Exceptional service

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Dr Welsh is on time, attentive, and thorough.

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September 16, 2025

5.0

He is very personal, patient, and very compassionate. He is easy to talk to and is genuinely interested in hearing one's perspective.

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September 12, 2025

5.0

Great rapport Understands my concerns

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September 09, 2025

5.0

Dr is patient and answers all questions. Has developed a rapport with me and recalls key details between appointments and long term goals.

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September 09, 2025

5.0

Shea Welsh is a great doctor. He's competent, good at listening, very thorough, and just a nice guy.

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Welsh is one of the few primary care physicians that I have known who listens attentively and has excellent knowledge of primary care. He is comprehensive in his assessment and his approach is thoughtful and understanding of the patient's medical needs. He is not at all arrogant or condescending but is helpful and and nonjudgmental.

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September 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Welsh is a great listener. Makes sure I'm involved in medical decisions. And gives choices and suggestions.

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August 22, 2025

5.0

Best Doctor. Period!

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August 21, 2025

5.0

He listens and truly seems committed to your health journey!

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August 18, 2025

5.0

Personable and professional. Thorough exam. Interested in patient as individual. Interacts well.

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August 15, 2025

5.0

It was a pleasure meeting Dr. Welsh today. He was a great communicator and active listener. He truly practices patient centered care and he created an environment that made it more comfortable to talk openly about my concerns. He also helped me make very informed decisions about next steps in my care and provided reassurance. I feel like I could trust his advice. Thanks Dr. Welsh!

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August 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Welsh is very thorough and despite the fact that his day was already running behind, I did not feel rushed. I appreciate his thoughts on things, and his commentary and recommendations on my labs.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

He takes time to learn as much about me as possible and he cares about my wellbeing

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August 10, 2025

5.0

He's very attentive

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August 08, 2025

5.0

Efficient, kind, professional

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Best PCP that I have ever had!! He really takes his time to ask questions and decide on options.

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August 04, 2025

5.0

he is very thorough.

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August 04, 2025

5.0

He listens and gave suggestions

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August 03, 2025

5.0

Spends as much time as you need

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August 01, 2025

5.0

Dr shea welsh is fantastic. Polite. Knowledgeable. Accommodating. Thoroughly.

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July 30, 2025

5.0

He listens and he provides great service. I truly appreciate him.

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July 25, 2025

5.0

He listened to my priorities.

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July 22, 2025

5.0

Very personable.

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July 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Welsh is amazing!! He's so thorough and professional and extremely easy to talk to!!

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July 11, 2025

5.0

He's one of the best I've ever met. Sharp, calm and right on top of things.

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July 08, 2025

5.0

Great bed side manner. Answers all questions. Gives great advice.

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July 08, 2025

5.0

I'm really happy with Dr Welsh

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July 04, 2025

5.0

He listens and shares his knowledge patiently

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July 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Welsh is kind, genuine, smart and thoughtful. He is very respectful of his patients and provides excellent care.

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July 01, 2025

5.0

Understanding, inquisitive, calm demeanor.

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June 30, 2025

5.0

Listens. Did not rush the appointment. On time.

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June 28, 2025

5.0

He takes his time to listen and explain everything. Very responsive.

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June 27, 2025

5.0

Careful listener, curious, smart.

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June 25, 2025

5.0

Met with Dr. Welsh for the first time and was pleased with his care

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June 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Welsh is comprehensive, genuinely interested in me, and never in a hurry.

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June 23, 2025

5.0

He's a fantastic physician. He asks a lot of questions, is patient, and empathetic. He's the best PCP I've ever had.

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June 19, 2025

5.0

This was the first time I met him. He seems terrific and I think we'll have a long lasting relationship.

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June 18, 2025

5.0

Excellent care with DR Welsh

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June 17, 2025

5.0

Dr Shea Welsh is relatable and genuinely cares.

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June 17, 2025

5.0

Dr Welsh is an absolutely amazing physician, primary care at its best. I am so grateful for all the help, guidance, and attentiveness.

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June 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Welsh is a great listener and has great attention to detail.

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June 16, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, inquisitive, humorous, caring.

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Disclosures

Shea Welsh, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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