Michael G. Welsh, M.D., FACS
Michael G. Welsh, M.D., FACS
Dr. Welsh has lectured extensively on various ophthalmic and plastic-related topics. He has also been widely published in medical journals and textbooks on subjects such as congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction, evaluation of facial trauma using 3-D reconstruction, and aesthetic and reconstructive surgery for craniofacial abnormalities. Dr. Welsh has lectured internationally and has been a visiting professor at numerous institutions, including the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, and The Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Welsh is a native of Indianapolis and lives there with his wife, Mary, and their four children. He is extensively involved in coaching youth sports and other athletic activities, such as golf, skiing, and boating.
Education and Medical Career History
- 1977 B.A., University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana
- 1981 M.D., Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana
- 1982 Post-Graduate Flexible Internship, Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana
- 1985 Completed Residency Program in Ophthalmology at Indiana University
- 1986 Fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- 1986 Board Certified
- 1987 Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
- 1987 Member—American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- 1990 Member—American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Professional Societies
- American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- American College of Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology
- Prevent Blindness, Indiana
- Indiana State Medical Society
- Indianapolis Ophthalmological Society
- Indianapolis Medical Society