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Dr. Matthew Couch, MD

Dr. Matthew Couch, MD

General Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Matthew Couch, MD is a general surgeon 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 is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Northside Hospital and HCA Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (17 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Couch's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Couch

4.2

17 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
71%
71%
4 Star
12%
12%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
12%
12%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Amanda Boger – Apr 24, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Treassie Kelley – Sep 21, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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May 28, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jeff kleinman in Seminole, FL – Mar 27, 2017
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biography

Dr. Matthew Couch, M.D., MPH received his medical degree from Flinders University of South Australia in 2002. He completed his residency in general surgery at Texas Tech University of Health Sciences. Dr. Couch has a master's in public health,...read more
  • General Surgery

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  • Texas Tech University

    Residency Hospital
  • Texas Tech University

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of South Australia

    Medical School, 2003
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Northside Hospital

    6000 49th St N
    Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    77%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • HCA Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital

    6500 38th Ave N
    Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    75%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    9% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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