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Dr. Matthew Purcell, MD

Urology*
5.0 (28)
Map Pin Small Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Matthew Purcell, MD

Dr. Matthew Purcell, MD is an Urology Specialist in Birmingham, AL. They specialize in Urology, has 15 years of experience, and is board certified in Urology. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine and is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center and Princeton Baptist Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Purcell an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Purcell works at Practice in Birmingham, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Nighttime Urination (Nocturia), Urinary Incontinence and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Purcell's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Princeton Baptist Medical Center
    701 Princeton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 783-3000
  2. 2
    Drs. Simon & Medlock Prtnr.
    832 Princeton Ave Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 206-8468
  3. 3
    Office
    3485 Independence Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 930-0920
  4. 4
    Office
    817 Princeton Ave SW Ste 118, Birmingham, AL 35211 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 930-0920

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Grandview Medical Center
  • Princeton Baptist Medical Center

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Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Erectile Dysfunction
Male Sexual Arousal Disorders
Polyuria
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Prostate Cancer
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Sexual Disorders
Urge Incontinence
Urinary Retention
Hypogonadism
Testicular Dysfunction
Acute Bacterial Prostatitis
Acute Cystitis
Atrophic Vaginitis
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bladder Cancer
Bladder Infection
Bladder Stones
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Cystitis
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Prostatitis
Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Genital Warts
Hydrocele
Hydronephrosis
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Kidney Cancer
Kidney Stones
Neurogenic Bladder
Overactive Bladder
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Phimosis
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Prostatitis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Testicular Hypofunction
Ureteral Stones
Ureteral Stricture or Kinking
Urethral Stricture
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Cancer
Urogenital Candidiasis
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Yeast Infections
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bladder Surgery
Cystometry
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy or Pyelostolithotomy
Prostate Biopsy
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Prostate Removal
Prostatectomy with Robotic Assist
Renal Transplant
Resection of Bladder Neck
TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) or Laser Destruction of Prostate
Uroflowmetry
Vasectomy
Acute (or Transient) Urinary Incontinence
Acute Kidney Infection
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Bedwetting
Bladder Atony
Bladder Carcinoma
Bladder Diseases
Bladder Diverticulum
Blood in Semen (Hematospermia)
Chordee
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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Infection
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
End-Stage Renal Disease
Epididymitis
Epididymo - Orchitis
Genital Herpes
Genitourinary Cancers
Herpes Simplex Infection
Hypospadias
Incontinence
Interstitial Cystitis
Irradiation Cystitis
Kidney Disease
Kidney Infection
Male Genital System Cancer
Male Genitourinary Cancer
Male Infertility
Orchitis
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Orthotopic Ureterocele
Paraphimosis
Pelvic Abscess
Penile Cancer
Peyronie's Disease
Premature Ejaculation
Priapism
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Prostate Stones
Prostatic Abscess
Psychosexual Dysfunction
Pyonephrosis
Renal Abscess
Sexual Pain Disorders
Spermatocele
Testicular Cancer
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Trigonitis
Undescended Testicles
Urachal Cancer
Ureterocele
Urethra Cancer
Urge Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Disorders
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Varicose Veins Genital
Bacteriuria Screening
Bladder Function Test
Bladder Scan
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Circumcision
Complete Nephrectomy With Robotic Assistance
Complex Penile Surgery
Cystotomy
Destruction of Penile Lesion
Dipstick Urinalysis
Gonorrhea Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Kidney and Ureter Removal
Kidney Stone Removal, Closed
Kidney Surgery
Lithotripsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Orchiectomy
Orchiopexy for Undescended Testicle
Partial Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Percutaneous Destruction of Kidney Lesion
Prostate Cancer Screening
Pyelotomy
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Urethral Dilation
Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)
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    Specialties*
    • Urology

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    Years of Experience
    • 15 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1619111937
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Urology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Matthew Purcell, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Purcell is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Purcell has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Purcell has seen patients for Nighttime Urination (Nocturia), Urinary Incontinence and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Purcell on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    28 patients have reviewed Dr. Purcell. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Purcell.

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