Overview
Dr. Matthew Couch is a board-certified general surgeon at Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health with more than 15 years of experience delivering patient-focused surgical care. He specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and his expertise includes: Appendectomy Hernia repair Colorectal surgery Gastrointestinal surgery Breast surgery Lymph node biopsy/dissection Tracheostomy Skin cancer Skin graft Soft tissue tumors Dr. Couch believes in providing technically excellent, ethically grounded surgical care that prioritizes patient safety, minimizes discomfort and promotes healing through skilled intervention and ongoing support. Dr. Couch’s Training Dr. Couch earned a bachelor's degree in physiology and neurobiology at the University of Connecticut in Storrs and a master's in public health (MPH) at Emory University in Atlanta. He received his medical training from Flinders University School of Medicine in Bedford Park, South Australia. Dr. Couch completed a general surgery residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, where he received the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons Resident Achievement Award. About Dr. Couch Dr. Couch is board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Outside of work, he enjoys cheering on his three sons at their sporting events, boating and fishing.
Dr. Couch is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.
Dr. Couch is board certified in AB Surgery - Surgery.
Graduate Institution
Residency
Specialties
Licenses
Board Certifications
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- HMO
- POS
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
601 7th St S, Ste 510, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg
Dr. Smyth is chief of the pediatric neurosurgery division at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and director of the pediatric neurosurgery fellowship program. His specialties include pediatric neurosurgery, with sub-specialization in pediatric epilepsy surgery and craniofacial surgery with an emphasis on minimally invasive techniques. In addition, Dr. Smyth is a professor of neurosurgery in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Before joining the Johns Hopkins All Children’s medical staff, Dr. Smyth was the Appoline Blair Professor of Neurological Surgery and Pediatrics at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Smyth earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. He completed a general surgery internship in the Department of Surgery at the University of California, Irvine. He then completed a residency in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of California in San Francisco, where he was chief resident. Dr. Smyth completed a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Alabama, Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Smyth is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy. Dr. Smyth is board certified in American Board Of Pediatric Neurological Surgery and American Board Of Neurological Surgery.
AdventHealth Medical Group General Surgery At Tampa
Sharona Ross is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Ross is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Ross is currently accepting new patients.
AdventHealth Medical Group General Surgery At Tampa
Iswanto Sucandy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Sucandy is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Liver Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Matthew H. Couch
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew H. Couch?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew H. Couch by calling their office at 727-893-6840. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Matthew H. Couch a top-rated expert for Ogilvie Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew H. Couch is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ogilvie Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Matthew H. Couch specialize in?
While Dr. Matthew H. Couch is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Matthew H. Couch accept my insurance?
Dr. Matthew H. Couch accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-893-6840 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Couch isDistinguished. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Advanced
- CellulitisDr. Couch isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Couch isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Couch isAdvanced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Couch isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Couch isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- HerniaDr. Couch isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Couch isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Couch isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Couch isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Couch isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Breast InfectionDr. Couch isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Couch isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.