About
Dr. Frank Welch serves as Medical Director of Oak Health Institute in Raleigh, NC. ). He earned board certification as a Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine (FACPM) and holds additional certification from the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM). His specialty training spans preventive medicine, functional medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine.
Dr. Welch personally oversees every patient's clinical journey at Oak Health Institute. He uses expert clinical judgment rather than algorithms to guide care. He is deeply interested in testosterone optimization, GLP-1 weight loss combined with strength-first protocols, peptide therapy, and women's hormone therapy. His clinical philosophy centers on testing not just for normal levels, but for levels optimal to each patient's age, goals, and biology. He treats conditions including low testosterone, hormone imbalance, metabolic dysfunction, insulin resistance, menopause, sexual dysfunction, fatigue, and brain fog.
Education & Training
Additional Training
Advanced specialty training in anti-aging and regenerative medicine; M.S.P.H. (Master of Science in Public Health)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Welch right for?
Dr. Welch is a strong fit for adults seeking a physician-led approach to longevity and performance. Men over 40 managing low testosterone, fatigue, or metabolic decline benefit from his hormone optimization expertise. Women navigating perimenopause or menopause find a clinician who tests for optimal levels, not just normal ranges. Patients pursuing GLP-1 therapy who want strength and lean mass protected alongside weight loss are especially well-suited to his integrated protocols. Anyone dealing with brain fog, sexual dysfunction, or insulin resistance will find his approach thorough and data-driven.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Welch treats low testosterone, hypogonadism, hormone imbalance, erectile dysfunction, low libido, obesity, metabolic dysfunction, insulin resistance, sarcopenia, menopause, perimenopause, sexual dysfunction, fatigue, and brain fog. His clinical focus spans both men and women seeking to optimize how they feel and function as they age.
Yes. Dr. Welch holds board certification as a Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine (FACPM). He also carries certification from the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM). ).
Dr. Welch tests for optimal hormone levels, not simply normal ranges. He builds personalized protocols based on each patient's age, biology, and health goals. His approach integrates hormone therapy with strength training, nutrition, and recovery to produce durable results.
Dr. Welch pairs GLP-1 therapy with a strength-first protocol to protect lean muscle mass during weight loss. Research suggests up to 40% of weight lost on GLP-1 medications can come from muscle when strength training is absent. He builds plans that target fat loss while preserving and building lean mass.
Yes. Dr. Welch incorporates peptide therapy into personalized longevity and performance protocols. He uses peptides to support goals such as tissue repair, metabolic function, and recovery, always as part of a broader clinical plan.
Dr. Welch serves as Medical Director. He personally directs every patient's clinical journey, providing expert oversight at each stage. His independent physician-owned professional entity, Frank J. Welch, MD PLLC, provides all medical services at Oak Health Institute.
Yes. Dr. Welch sees patients via telemedicine through Oak Health Institute's telehealth platform. Appointments run 50 minutes, giving patients substantial time for thorough clinical conversations.
Dr. Welch treats medicine, movement, nutrition, and recovery as one integrated system rather than separate concerns. He uses continuous monitoring of bloodwork, body composition, and performance metrics to refine each patient's plan over time. His goal is healthspan: improving how well patients live, not just how long.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026