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Dr. Matthew Decker, MD
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Dr. Matthew Decker, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Gainesville, FL.
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Dr. Matthew Decker, MD

Neurosurgery*
Gainesville, FL
Accepting new patients
Dr. Matthew Decker, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Gainesville, FL.

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Dr. Matthew Decker, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Decker currently practices at UF Health Comprehensive Skull Base Surgery Center and are affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital. At present, Dr. Decker received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Decker's office accepts new patients.

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Myelopathy
Broken Neck
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Myelopathy
Broken Neck
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Myelopathy
Broken Neck
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chronic Neck Pain
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Epilepsy
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Gait Abnormality
Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Fusion
Ankle Fracture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Abscess
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Dural Tear
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gout
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Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Muscle Cramping
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Pyogenic Meningitis
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma of the Spine
Patellar Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Coma
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Scleroderma
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spondylitis
Sternum Fracture
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Tibial Fracture
TMJ
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Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Wrist Fracture
Anterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Carpal Tunnel Release
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Disc Replacement
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Neuroplasty
Neuroplasty of Extremity
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Posterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Synovial Biopsy
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair

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    Choice Large Group POS
  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • BlueSelect

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Jun 08, 2025
I have done so far three surgeries on my neck and Dr Decker is the best
Barbara Roth — Jun 08, 2025
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Neurosurgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Matthew Decker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Decker's profile.

Dr. Matthew Decker, MD is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL