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Dr. Matthew Schultzel, DO

Colorectal Surgery* Age 42
Dr. Matthew Schultzel, DO
4.7 (144 Ratings)

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Dr. Matthew Schultzel, DO is a Colorectal Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.
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Dr. Matthew Schultzel, DO

Colorectal Surgery* Age 42
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Matthew Schultzel, DO is a Colorectal Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.

About

Dr. Schultzel graduated from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2010 and completed a residency at Palisades Hospital|University of California School of Medicine - San Diego.Dr. Matthew Schultzel, DO is a Colorectal Surgeon in La Jolla, CA and has 14 years experience. Dr. Schultzel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Sharp Memorial Hospital. Dr. Schultzel has experience treating conditions like Umbilical Hernia and Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schultzel received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 144 times. Dr. Schultzel's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Schultzel also speaks Spanish. Dr. Schultzel is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Umbilical Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Umbilical Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Umbilical Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Colorectal Cancer
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Fistula
Lipomas
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Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Constipation
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Pelvic Abscess
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Fistula
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Wedge Resection Colon
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Hernia
Abscess
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Acute Appendicitis
Anal Abscess
Anal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Itch
Anal Prolapse
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anal Warts
Anorectal Abscess and Fistula
Appendiceal Tumor
Appendicitis
Appendix Cancer
Appendix Disorders
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholelithiasis
Chronic Appendicitis
Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Mass
Colon Polyp
Colon Stricture
Colonic Diverticulosis
Colonic Inertia
Colonic Volvulus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Distal Colorectal Cancer
Diverticular Diseases
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Enterocutaneous Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Familial Colorectal Cancer
Familial Polyposis
Fecal Incontinence
Fistula
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Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Hamartomatous Colorectal Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileostomy Status
Ileus
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Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Intussusception
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Microscopic Ulcerative Colitis
MSI-H Colorectal Cancer
MSI-L Colorectal Cancer
MSS Colorectal Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer, Familial
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Paralytic Ileus
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Perianal Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Perirectal Abscess
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Polyps
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Pruritus Ani
Rectal Abscess
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Diseases
Rectal Pain
Rectal Ulcer
Rectal-Colon Bleeding
Rectourethral Fistula
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Sporadic Colorectal Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative Proctosigmoiditis
Vaginal Fistula
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vesicocolic Fistula
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Cauterization
Anal Repair
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Appendectomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Cancer Screening
Colon Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Treatment
Colorectal Surgery, Robotic-Assisted
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
da Vinci® Colectomy
da Vinci® Gallbladder Removal
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Fistula Repair
Fistula Testing
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hemicolectomy
Hernia Repair
Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis
Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Lap Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Rectal Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Total Proctocolectomy With Ileoanal J Pouch
Laparoscopic Ventral Herniorrhaphy
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Prolapse Treatment
Puncture Aspiration
Rectal Surgery
Rectovaginal Repair
Restorative Proctocolectomy With Ileal-Anal J Pouch
Robotic Assisted Procedure
Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoid Colectomy
Sigmoidoscopy
Single Incision Gallbladder Removal
Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery
Sphincterotomy
Therapeutic Colonoscopy
Tracheal Surgery
Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM)
Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM) for Rectal Tumors
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy
Virtual Colonoscopy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicare
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Humana
  • Keystone Health Plan East HMO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Local Access Plus HMO
  • Tricare
    Health Net
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Traditional
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Telehealth Medical Group
    4150 Regents Park Row, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 207-3117
  2. 2 Olde Del Mar Surgical Medical Group Inc.
    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 570, La Jolla, CA 92037
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  3. 3 Temecula Valley Digestive Disease Consultants A Medical Corp.
    28078 Baxter Rd Ste 530, Murrieta, CA 92563
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 207-3117
  4. 4 John B. Seradj M.D. Inc.
    477 N El Camino Real Ste A308, Encinitas, CA 92024
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 436-8881
  5. 5 Comprehensive Dermatology Group
    477 N El Camino Real Ste C204, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schultzel
4.7
Based on 144 Reviews
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1 Star (9)

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Patient Reviews
Oct 23, 2024
I am male and 71 years old, in pretty good health although I have kidney disease and then got an inguinal (groin) hernia from lifting some heavy boxes. I live near Sedona, Arizona, and was told I would have to wait many months to get a hernia surgery around here. Luckily I have a friend in San Diego who got a successful hernia operation from Dr. Matthew Schultzel, and they set me up for an appointment with his office when I was nearby on vacation. There were two staff members, Jesse and Romi, who were super helpful to get me ready for my surgery. During the surgery, several additional hernias were found, and they were all repaired expertly. Dr. Schultzel is really skillful and nice and made me feel comfortable and well taken care of. Because of the robotic surgery method I healed quickly and well, with minimal discomfort only requiring aspirin for several days after the first day; overall I now feel much better than I ever have in recent years. I highly recommend Dr Shultzel.
— Oct 23, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2010
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Palisades Hospital|University of California School of Medicine - San Diego
    2012
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Methodist Hospital|University T Houston Hermann Hospital
    2016
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Matthew Schultzel, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schultzel's profile.

Dr. Schultzel frequently treats the following conditions: Umbilical Hernia and Intestinal Diverticulitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Matthew Schultzel, DO is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Sharp Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Matthew Schultzel, DO holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA

  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA