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Dr. Edwin Matthews, MD

Family Medicine* Age 52
Dr. Edwin Matthews, MD
4.5 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. Edwin Matthews, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Decatur, AL.
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Dr. Edwin Matthews, MD

Family Medicine* Age 52
Decatur, AL
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Dr. Edwin Matthews, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Decatur, AL.

About

Dr. Matthews graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1998 and completed a residency at Medical Center of Central Ga.Dr. Edwin Matthews, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Decatur, AL and has 26 years experience. Dr. Matthews currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Decatur Morgan Hospital. At present, Dr. Matthews received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Matthews' office accepts new patients. Dr. Matthews is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shortness of Breath
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Shortness of Breath
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Shortness of Breath
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Fever
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Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Vitamin B Deficiency
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Bird Flu
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Bladder Infection
Bronchitis
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Cold Sore
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophagitis
Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Herpes Simplex Infection
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nail Infection
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Purpura
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Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Ringworm
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Sinusitis
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vertigo
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Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Chronic Care Management
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • National POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Dental Blue 100/200/300

Locations

  1. 1 Gill Family Medicine PC
    2422 Danville Rd SW Ste E, Decatur, AL 35603
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 355-9040
  2. 2 Advantage Family Care Inc
    1311 2nd Ave SW Ste A, Cullman, AL 35055
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 841-3622
  3. 3 Office
    7216 Bailey Cove Rd SE Ste A, Huntsville, AL 35802
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 513-9900

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Matthews
4.5
Based on 16 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (2)

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Jan 01, 2020
Dr. Matthews is always professional but also friendly and caring. He takes the time to be thorough and talk with you. I highly recommend Dr. Matthews!
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Medical Center of Central Ga
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Edwin Matthews, MD is affiliated with Decatur Morgan Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Edwin Matthews, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Decatur Morgan Hospital

    1201 7th St SE, Decatur, AL