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Dr. Blake Welling, MD

Dr. Blake Welling, MD

Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Blake Welling, MD is a neurosurgeon in Ogden, UT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with Ogden Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (45 reviews)

Locations

Utah Spine Care, LLC

Utah Spine Care, LLC4403 Harrison Blvd Ste 1815 Ogden, UT 84403
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Welling is affiliated with Ogden Regional Medical Center Ogden, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Welling is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Welling specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent ReviewsReviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews

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Dr. Welling's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Welling

3.7
45 ratings, 22 with a written review
5 star
60%
60%
4 star
9%
9%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
2%
2%
1 star
29%
29%

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Highly Recommended
Dr Welling is always patient in explaining his diagnosis and listening to my concerns. Very highly recommended
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 18, 2025
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Life Changing
Dr. Blake Welling is an excellent surgeon! My spinal surgery was a difficult one yet a success thanks to Dr. Welling! I ran into one of his nurses outside of work and she raved about his work voluntarily saying he was the best in the state. I so agree! Kristy Jansen, his P.A. is equally amazing! I would totally recommend them both!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 26, 2025
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Dr Wellington is an exceptional dr, he is a great brain surgeon and he is very informative after the surgery.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 04, 2025
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Emergency surgery?
Went to the emergency room with the idea of getting my back looked at. But changed my mind and then I was given shot after shot and was knocked out. I just wanted to go home..Not really sure what happened to me but woke up in the recovery room and didn't get to even say anything before the surgery. But after I seen a man who didn't even come into my room saying ' took care of the bathroom problem and your back is better now' . Had now idea what he was referring to but I have a big problem with going to the bathroom and I think he might have taken the time to talk to me about what he was going to do with me in the surgery room.. I made an appointment to see if he would explain what happened to me. But he didn't even give me the chance to look into his eyes and see what his reaction would be. I'm sorry but I'm not happy about this.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jim – May 09, 2024
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Excellent, caring surgeon!!
Dr. Welling operated on my husband for an subdural hematoma, and then , a few days later, for an epidural hematoma, both in emergency situations. He was wonderfully kind, empathetic, and knowledgeable. He explained things patiently and very clearly. We could not have asked for a better neurosurgeon to save my husband’s life—twice!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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J.Yap – Nov 16, 2023
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Would Not Recommend This Doctor Ever!
I went in for issues with my back, he told me go get gastro by pass and thats it. He forgot that he works for his pateints that pay for his services. Very arrogant! Wouldn't take or recommend him to anyone, EVER!
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jacqueline Lewis – Jan 22, 2023
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Very rude and full of himself
He called me a day before my appointment or his receptionist and canceled said he had to go to surgery, so made me wait another two months to get an appointment with him and then I waited for 30 minutes in the reception room finally got into my appointment was in there with him 10 minutes told me he didn’t see anything wrong with my back even though when I stand up my legs, go numb and my left leg is totally numb all the time The MRI shows severe spinal stenosis and bulging discs and things like that but he just told me you know what just get a Gastro bypass. That’s what you need very rude, very uncaring as I was trying to explain to him some things he got up and walked out and said thank you we’re done. I’ll send your doctors my referral that you need to get Gastro bypass even though I told him I wouldn’t get it and then I had already researched it and they told me I was a bad candidate for it anyway he goes well you need it. I’m telling your doctors to get it totally full of himself
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jacqueline Lewis – Dec 29, 2022
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Arrogance on full display
Don't see this guy for a complex CSF leak. All you end up with is a big medical bill. No help and no hope.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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CSF leaker – May 12, 2022
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Fantastic Doctor
Dr. Welling is an amazing surgeon! He is very knowledgeable and kind. He put our minds at ease when our mom went to him for surgery!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Wonderful Doctor – Apr 13, 2022
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Dr. Welling Kristy, Aubrey, and Scott, were phenomenal. Although pain management while in the hospital was challenging. Due to short staff and continued admission, it was difficult to meet all patient's needs. Scott checked in on my progress and was thorough in explaining why and where the pain was expected. Although still recovering from clerical surgery, my trust of a positive outcome remains. Love Ogden Regional.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Denise Powell – Jan 08, 2022
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very good. He explained what was wrong with with nerves in my lower back. He let me decide Surgery or no Surgery. I will decide in a few days. I am old, but, still feel young. Guess i will take a chance and go for the surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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JE – Feb 09, 2021
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Great experience and he was kind and I had a great experience with him and his PA Dr Mckay
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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A. Cebollero – Feb 03, 2021
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This was not my first visit with Dr Welling. I have had several previous back operations with orthopedic surgeons. Dr Welling performed my last one! I was very pleased with his knowledge, demeanor, and the success I had with that surgery. That is why I came back to him for my neck problems. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone with neurological problems.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Thayne Braegger – Jul 01, 2020
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Pill pusher! I waited with a lot of pain for over a month just to see him. The day of my visit I waited over 2 hours pass of my appointment time. He took a quick look at my MRI and did not tell me why my back, hips, legs, and feet were in so much pain. I went home still in pain with no answers to my questions. Just some pills !
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Dave – Jul 10, 2018
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Dr. Welling didn't ask me about symptoms. He told me that because the scan didn't show major nerve pressure that he wouldn't do ANYTHING to help me, and right after wanted me out of his office, implying that he doesn't care at all if I have heavy pain and episodes of weakness in my legs for the rest of my life. How can I possibly trust a doctor who couldn't care less about his patient regardless of how much he knows?
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Jun 07, 2018
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Dr. Welling is more concerned with having his Fridays off, and spending your money and not returning patients calls, than he is talking care of my dad's spine. He pawns you off on assistants his staff is uneducated, rude and doesn't care about patient care. Go somewhere else! This is your spine don't take someone who only cares about your money's advice
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Ogden – May 12, 2018
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Dr. Welling is a hoity toity who's oblivious as to how to treat a patient. My wife spent 6 weeks in a neck brace. Was advised to expect a call from him on the Tuesday at the end of 6 weeks. We never received the call. We called Friday and we were advised the Dr. was out of the office for a few more days. After calling back again because we were frustrated with the process. The some how he happened to be in the office. And he said, yes she could take the brace off.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Brandon H in West Haven – Mar 16, 2018
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Incredible surgeon and person! Had microdiscetimy L5/S1 and am just down to Tylenol less than 24 hours later. I felt immediate relief of my sciatica from ruptured disc with free floating fragment. Should have done it earlier! Thank you Dr. Welling!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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A. Miller in Ogden, UT – Sep 20, 2017
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Dr Welling recently performed a two level ACDF on me. He was always willing to answer questions, gave lots of information, and has helped me feel almost back to normal within 2 weeks time. That being said, it's necessary to follow his post-op directions and call with questions. I'd recommend him to anyone-he's great!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Christy in St George, UT – May 11, 2017
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Dr Welling is an excellent neurosurgeon and really cares about his patients. He has operated on my wife and was attentive, sensitive and professional. I would recommend him to anyone needing a neurosurgeon
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Kelli Bucknum in Ogden Utah – Nov 01, 2016
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Our practice believes in patient-centric care. We work together with the patient and their family with the goal of achieving their maximum healing and wellness. We believe in medical care that takes the whole person into account. We strive to...read more
  • Neurosurgery

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  • Loyola University Of Chicago

    Residency Hospital
  • Loyola University- Medical Center Il

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Utah School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Welling is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Ogden Regional Medical Center

      5475 S 500 E
      Ogden, UT 84405
      Recipient of 8
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      70%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% lower than the national average

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