Matthew David Welsch, MD
Hand Surgery, Shoulder and Elbow Orthopedic Surgery

Matthew Welsch, M.D., is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in the treatment and rehabilitation of acute and chronic injuries of the upper extremities. Dr. Welsch is trained in both adult and pediatric conditions involving the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder, including joint replacement and trauma. Dr. Welsch received his undergraduate degree at the University of Notre Dame, graduating cum laude in medical engineering. He completed his medical degree at the Medical College of Wisconsin and his residency at Indiana University, followed by fellowship training at The Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, Indiana University. Dr. Welsch is a member of the American Society of Surgery of the Hand and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery.
About Matthew
Specialties
Hand Surgery
Shoulder and Elbow Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Teenagers
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical School, Medicine, 2004
Indiana University School of Medicine
Internship, General Surgery, 2005
Indiana University School of Medicine
Residency, Orthopaedics, 2009
Indiana Hand Center
Fellowship, Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Surgery, 2010
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Board Certification, Surgery of the Hand
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Board Certification
Patient Reviews
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4.8 out of 5
308 ratings,
121 reviews
8/15/2025
Dr. Welsch was very professional and has a very nice personality. I was not excited about the injection in my hand. He kept conversation going and before I knew it, it was over, and I was crying and laughing at that same time. He is very knowledgeable and has excellent people skills.
8/9/2025
The doctor took his time to explain everything to me. He was very thorough. He ordered a couple of extra tests just to make sure of what was going on with my arm. I would recommend him for other people.
8/7/2025
The only reason I would use a different doctor would be if I had an emergency; Riverview hospital is within walking distance for me, it's right next door.
8/1/2025
He is very confident in his experience. I like that!
8/1/2025
Takes time to explain treatment plan without making you feel like you’re just another patient.
Conditions Treated
monteggia fracture
stress fracture of the radius
non-displaced fracture of radius
proximal ulnar fracture
radial head fracture
ulnar fracture
radial fracture
distal radial fracture
medial epicondylitis
lateral epicondylitis
thumb dislocation
polydactyly foot
wrist arthritis
avascular necrosis of navicular
finger arthritis
slap tear
elbow arthritis
clicking elbow
cubital tunnel syndrome
elbow dislocation
elbow fracture
elbow injection
elbow injury
elbow pain
elbow sprain
forearm fracture
galeazzi fracture
locking elbow
epicondylitis
median nerve entrapment at elbow
olecranon bursitis
radial head subluxation
decompression median nerve at elbow
elbow joint excision
elbow surgery
minimally invasive elbow surgery
abnormalities of the hands
animal bite of the hand
hand arthritis
avascular necrosis of the lunate
boutonniere deformity
bursectomy of hand
carpal tunnel syndrome (cts)
de quervain tendinitis
wrist dislocation
arthroscopy of forearm
synovectomy of elbow
developmental and congenital hand deformities
developmental hand deformities
dupuytren contracture
finger dislocation
finger fracture
hand fracture
wrist fracture
frostbite of finger
hand cyst
hand mass
hand pain
hand injury
joint surgery of hand
joint surgery of the wrist
mallet finger
open wound of finger
finger pain
palmar fasciitis
synovectomy of wrist
tendon injury
tendonitis
tenoplasty of hand
thumb fracture
trigger finger
trigger thumb
ulnar nerve compression at/in wrist or hand
wrist pain
wrist sprain
amputation of the finger surgery
amputation of the thumb surgery
arthroplasty wrist
carpal tunnel syndrome surgery
extensor tendon repair
fasciotomy of hand
finger injection
hand tendon repair
metacarpal sequestrectomy
metacarpophalangeal fusion
reconstructive surgery of the hand
surgery for de quervain tenosynovitis
acromioclavicular joint separation
avascular necrosis of shoulder
bankart lesions
bicep injury
bicep tear
biceps tendonitis
clavicle
clavicle fracture
clicking shoulder
distal clavicular osteolysis
humerus fracture
scapula fracture
shoulder fracture
adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder
labrum
locking shoulder
rotator cuff tear
rotator cuff impingement
rotator cuff injury
separated shoulder
shoulder arthritis
shoulder dislocation
shoulder impingement
shoulder injection
shoulder injury
shoulder instability
shoulder pain
shoulder prosthesis
shoulder strain
shoulder surgery
sternal clavicular joint dislocation
tricep injury
arthroplasty shoulder
arthroscopy of shoulder
biceps tendon repair
minimally invasive shoulder surgery
rotator cuff repair
synovectomy of shoulder
melanoma on hand
digital nerve repair
flexor tendon repair
tendon pulley reconstruction
wrist fusion
periprosthetic humerus fracture
shoulder labral tear repair
shoulder joint preservation surgery
hip fracture
non surgical arthritis treatment
carpal sequestrectomy
tenosynovitis of hand
arm fracture
compartment syndrome
compound fracture
fracture
painful hardware
abnormalities of the arms
adhesive capsulitis
arm arthritis
arm injury
arm pain
arthralgia
buckle fracture
cartilage injury
chondromalacia
cortisone injection
frozen joint
fusion of joint
growth plate fracture
growth plate injury
infectious arthritis
joint disorder
joint effusion
joint injection
joint preservation surgery
joint sprain
joint swelling
joint warmth
jones fracture
lesions of ulnar nerve
ligament injury
arthroscopy of wrist
labral tear
delayed union
hemarthrosis
malunion fracture
nonunion fracture
arm mass
benign neoplasm bone
bone allograft
bone autograft
pathological fracture
muscle strain
muscle tears
non displaced fracture
non surgical fracture care
osteoarthritis
osteochondral defect
osteolysis
osteomyelitis
osteonecrosis
overuse injury
pectoral muscle injury
platelet rich plasma therapy
sprain
stress fractures
throwing injury
ligament tear
ulnar nerve surgery
arthroscopy
tenodesis
arthroscopy of elbow
labral repair
musculoskeletal ultrasound
polydactyly hand
congenital hand deformities
melanoma on finger
shoulder labral tear