Rachel Welbel

Rachel Welbel, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rush Medical College, Rush University. She practices clinically at Rush Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Chicago, IL, and serves as a Team Physician for Olive-Harvey College.

Her clinical expertise encompasses a broad range of musculoskeletal and rehabilitation conditions, including:

• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Bursitis, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome
• Herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, joint pain
• Rotator cuff and running injuries
• Neurological, orthopedic, spinal, and stroke rehabilitation
• Concussion and women's musculoskeletal health

Dr. Welbel specializes in non-surgical interventions and performance optimization for athletes and active individuals.

Her medical training includes:

• Medical School: Chicago Medical School
• Residency: New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Fellowship: John Peter Smith Hospital in Sports Medicine

She is board certified in both Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine.

There is no public information available regarding research publications, scientific awards, or formal student advising. Her role appears to be primarily clinical and instructional within the medical college framework.