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Dr. Matthew Couch, MD

General Surgery* Age 51
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Dr. Matthew Couch, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in St Petersburg, FL.
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Dr. Matthew Couch, MD

General Surgery* Age 51
St Petersburg, FL
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. Matthew Couch, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in St Petersburg, FL.

About

Dr. Matthew Couch, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in St Petersburg, FL and has 21 years experience. They graduated from University Of South Australia in 2003 and completed a residency at Texas Tech University.They currently practice at Pinellas Surgical Associates and are affiliated with HCA Florida Northside Hospital, HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital and HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital. Dr. Couch has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction and Inguinal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Couch received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Couch also speaks Spanish. Dr. Couch is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Obstruction
Inguinal Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Intestinal Obstruction
Inguinal Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Intestinal Obstruction
Inguinal Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pelvic Abscess
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Respiratory Failure
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Atherectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Reconstruction
Bunion Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Nipple Reconstruction
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Pinellas Surgical Associates
    6449 38th Ave N Ste G4, St Petersburg, FL 33710
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    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00

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4.2
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4 Stars (2)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (2)

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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Addressing the needs of the patient and their family in their time of need.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Matthew Couch, MD is a general surgery specialist in St Petersburg, FL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of South Australia in 2003. He specializes in General Surgery and Critical Care Medicine.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Critical Care Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University Of South Australia
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Texas Tech University
    2004
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Texas Tech University
    2008
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Matthew Couch, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Couch's profile.

Dr. Couch frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Obstruction and Inguinal Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Matthew Couch, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Northside Hospital, HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital and HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Matthew Couch, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Northside Hospital

    6000 49th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL

  • HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital

    1501 Pasadena Ave S, South Pasadena, FL

  • HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital

    6500 38th Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL