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Matthew Schultzel, DO
Doctor of osteopathy (DO)
Colon and rectal surgery
(board certified)
General surgery
(board certified)
Insurance
Matthew Schultzel, DO
No ratings availableDoctor of osteopathy (DO)
Colon and rectal surgery
(board certified)
General surgery
(board certified)
Insurance
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4150 Regents Park Row
4150 Regents Park Row
Suite 345
La Jolla, CA 92037
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477 N El Camino Real
Suite C204
Encinitas, CA 92024
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About Matthew Schultzel, DO
I was inspired to start a career as a surgeon as my eldest brother and grandmother both suffered from colon cancer. I have a passion for the surgical cure of cancer. I specialize in general surgery, as well as minimally invasive colon and rectal surgery. My areas of interest include endoscopic surgery, single-incision laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, transanal total mesorectal excision and transanal video-assisted surgery for benign tumors unable to be retrieved via colonoscopy. I am also experienced in the use of advanced robotic methods to reduce postoperative complications, hernias and pain, and have been designated a Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation. I have a passion for colon and rectal cancer and was awarded Top Surgical Oncologist in San Diego in 2019 by the American Cancer Society. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, my Great Dane, Thor, and teaching Kendo (Japanese fencing). I also enjoy scuba diving.
Age: 42
Gender: Male
Languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish
Education
University of Texas Health Science Center: Fellowship
University of California, San Diego: Residency
Hackensack University Medical Center: Residency
Touro University of Osteopathic Medicine: Medical School
University of California, San Diego: Internship
Hospital affiliation
Areas of focus
- Biopsy
- Bloodless medicine
- Cancer surgery
- Colon surgery
- Crohn's disease
- Diverticulitis
- Fecal incontinence
- Fistula repair
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia repair
- Hernia repair - robotic assisted
- Laparoscopic colectomy
- Laparoscopic intra-abdominal surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Laser surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Pelvic floor disorders
- Pilonidal cyst
- Rectal prolapse
- Robotic-assisted surgery
- Robotic-assisted surgery - gallbladder
- Skin graft
- Ulcerative colitis
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1306123229
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Insurance plans accepted
Matthew Schultzel, DO, accepts 25 health insurance plans.
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Matthew Schultzel, DO, has received Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Matthew Schultzel, DO? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
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