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Dr. Matthew Figh, MD

General Surgery* Age 41
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Dr. Matthew Figh, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Decatur, AL.
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Dr. Matthew Figh, MD

General Surgery* Age 41
Decatur, AL
Accepting new patients
Dr. Matthew Figh, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Decatur, AL.

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Dr. Matthew Figh, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Decatur, AL. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham and completed a residency at UT-Chattanooga, Erlanger Hospital. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Decatur Morgan Hospital. Dr. Figh has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction and Cholecystitis and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Figh received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Figh is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Obstruction
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Intestinal Obstruction
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Intestinal Obstruction
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Biliary Atresia
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Second-Degree Burns
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Abdominal Disorders
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Fracture
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Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Complete Nephrectomy With Robotic Assistance
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Lap Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Thymectomy
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vagotomy
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Varicose Vein Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Basic Plan

Locations

  1. 1 Surgical Associates of N. Alabama
    1405 7th St Se, Decatur, AL 35601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 355-6414
  2. 2 Decatur Morgan Hospital Parkway Campus
    1874 Beltline Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 973-6672

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Figh
4.1
Based on 9 Reviews
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Dec 16, 2022
Dr. Figh has been my surgeon on three different occasions. Two surgeries on my colon and he removed my gallbladder. I highly recommend him as a surgeon!
Kathy — Dec 16, 2022
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • UT-Chattanooga, Erlanger Hospital
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Figh frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Obstruction and Cholecystitis and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Matthew Figh, MD is affiliated with Decatur Morgan Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Decatur Morgan Hospital

    1201 7th St SE, Decatur, AL