About
Josh Welch, MD, studied biology at Kalamazoo College in Michigan before earning his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2003. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Vermont, finishing in 2006 and earning board certification through the American Board of Family Medicine that same year. He maintains active board certification and has held it continuously since 2018.
Dr. Welch holds additional training in Medical Acupuncture from the Helms Medical Institute, completed in 2010. He serves as a Senior Clinical Instructor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, a role he has held since 2016. He also serves as Hospice Medical Director for Routt and Moffat Counties, a position he has held since 2019. His clinical interests span preventive medicine, sports medicine, dermatology, family planning, pediatrics, and palliative care. He approaches every patient as a whole person, with family and community as important parts of individual health.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Kalamazoo College, MI, BA Biology (1998)
Medical School
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, MI (2003)
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Vermont, VT (2003-2006)
Additional Training
Medical Acupuncture, Helms Medical Institute, 2010; Senior Clinical Instructor, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 2016-Present
Certifications
Who is Dr. Welch right for?
Dr. Welch works well with patients who want a clinician with broad clinical range. Athletes and active adults benefit from his sports medicine background. Patients seeking preventive care, family planning, or acupuncture as part of their treatment find a knowledgeable partner in Dr. Welch. He also suits families navigating end-of-life planning or palliative care needs, given his role as a hospice medical director.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Welch focuses on preventive medicine, sports medicine, medical acupuncture, dermatology, family planning, pediatrics, and palliative care. He brings a holistic perspective to each of these areas. His training spans both conventional family medicine and integrative approaches.
Yes, Dr. Welch completed Medical Acupuncture training at the Helms Medical Institute in 2010. He incorporates this skill into his broader approach to whole-person care at the practice.
Dr. Welch earned his MD from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2003. He then completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Vermont, graduating in 2006.
Yes, Dr. Welch serves as Hospice Medical Director for Routt and Moffat Counties, a role he has held since 2019. He is passionate about palliative care and supporting patients and families through serious illness. This experience informs how he approaches end-of-life conversations in his family medicine practice.
Dr. Welch serves as a Senior Clinical Instructor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He has held that teaching role since 2016.
Yes, sports medicine is one of Dr. Welch's core clinical interests. He works with active patients on injury management, performance, and preventive care. His background suits the active outdoor community of Steamboat Springs well.
Dr. Welch views family medicine as a holistic discipline that accounts for the whole person. He believes that family and community context shape individual health. His goal is to partner with patients as they work toward healthier, more balanced lives.
Yes, Dr. Welch holds board certification through the American Board of Family Medicine. He first earned certification in 2006 and has maintained continuous certification since 2018.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026