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Matthew Schultzel, DO, General Surgery, Encinitas, CA

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General Surgery Encinitas, CA

Colon & Rectal Surgery, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast), Minimally Invasive Surgery

Colon and Rectal Surgeon General Surgeon Robotic Surgeon Sharp Memorial Hospital Scripps Memorial La Jolla Sharp Coronado Poway Hospital Master Designated Robotic Surgeon United Medical Doctors Division Chief: General, Colorectal, and Robotic Surgery Co-Director United Medical Doctors: Center for IBD

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  • Office

    477 N El Camino Real Suite C204
    Encinitas, CA 92024
    Phone+1 858-207-3117
    Fax+1 858-240-4029

Summary

  • Minimally Invasive Colon and Rectal Surgery
    Minimally Invasive General Surgery
    Robotic Surgery

    Providing the highest level of advanced minimally invasive surgery to the San Diego area. Having done more than 2000 robotic surgeries, Dr. Schultzel remains one of the most experienced and highest volume minimally invasive surgeons on the West Coast.

    Dr. Schultzel is the Division Chief for General, Colorectal, and Robotic Surgery at United Medical Doctors. He is also the Co-director for the Center for IBD at United Medical Doctors.

    Dr. Schultzel based on Medicare assessments is one of the highest volume surgeons in California for: colon surgery, hernia repair (inguinal/abdominal), gallbladder surgery, and hemorrhoid surgery.
  • Meet Top Doctors (and Identical Twin Brothers) Mark and Matt Schultzel - San Die

    The two docs are in different specialties but share a common passion for helping people

    Dr. Matthew Schultzel, General Surgery

    Dr. Matthew Schultzel is a San Diego general surgery doctor affiliated with Sharp HealthCare. His areas of interest include endoscopic surgery, single-incision

    Sharp Doctor's Therapy Dog Offers Comfort to Patients | Sharp HealthCare

    Dr. Matthew Schultzel, a general surgeon at Sharp Memorial Hospital, brings his Great Dane therapy dog, Thor, to visit with cancer patients.

    Inspiring Conversations with Dr. Matthew Schultzel

    Inspiring Conversations with Dr. Matthew Schultzel of United Medical Doctors – Division of General, Robotic, and Colorectal Surgery

    Meet the Dr. Schultzel (s)

    Meet Matthew and Mark Schultzel | Matthew Schultzel DO | Minimally-Invasive Colorectal and Robotic General Surgeon; Mark Schultzel MD MBA | Orthopaedic Shoulder

    'Thor' the Great Dane therapy dog greets cancer patients, stars in Scooby Doo

    Dr. Matthew Schultzel, a general surgeon who specializes in robotic and colorectal surgery, has a four legged assistant in his medical office.

    Shoutout San Diego

    Meet Matthew Schultzel | Robotic General and Colorectal Surgeon

    Finalists

    American Cancer Society 2019 Surgical Oncologist of the Year - San Diego

    Matthew Schultzel, DO, Scripps Robotic Surgeon

    Dr. Matthew Schultzel is a robotic surgeon who practices at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and specializes in robotic surgery for colon and rectal condition

    General and Colorectal Surgical Specialists of San Diego

    Patient-centered general surgery and minimally invasive colorectal surgery in San Diego

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Minimally Invasive Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2015 - 2016
  • Hackensack University Medical Center (Palisades)
    Hackensack University Medical Center (Palisades)Residency, Surgery, 2012 - 2015
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2011 - 2012
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2010 - 2011
  • Touro University California
    Touro University CaliforniaClass of 2010
  • University of California, San Diego
    University of California, San DiegoBS, General Biology, 2005
  • University of California, San Diego
    University of California, San DiegoBA, Psychology, 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State License 2011 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State License 2015 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State License 2012 - 2016
  • Surgery
    AOA Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fist Osteopathic Surgeon to Use the Intuitive DV5 Robot Sharp Healthcare, 2024
  • Instructor of the Year Award Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - California, 2023-2024
  • Guard Angel Award Sharp Healthcare, 2022-2024
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Prevalence of Injury in Kendo  
    Schultzel M., Schultzel M., Wentz B., Bernhardt, M., The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1/1/2015
  • Megacolon Secondary to Chronic Constipation  
    Schultzel M, Arnold T, Fornari M, Miglietta M, World J Med Surg Case Rep, 1/1/2013
  • Understanding the Limit of Large Data Sets  
    Sanders CM, Saltstein SL, Schultzel MM, Nguyen DH, Stafford HS, Sadler GR, J Cancer Educ, 1/1/2012
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Fecalization of Small Bowel as Indicator towards Conservative Therapy Rather than Surgery: A Single Center Large Retrospective Study
    Schultzel M, American College of Osteopathic Surgery Symposium, Boston, MA, 1/1/2014
  • Megacolon Secondary to Chronic Constipation
    Schultzel M, American College of Osteopathic Surgery Symposium, Las Vegas, NV, 1/1/2013

Lectures

  • Fecal Incontinence: Evaluation and Management 
    North Bergen, NJ - 1/1/2015
  • American v. Japanese Medical Practice 
    Tochigi, Japan - 1/1/2015
  • The Practice of Medicine in America 
    Tochigi, Japan - 1/1/2009
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Other

  • Excelling Under Pressure: DO's Share their Insights, Strategies 
    Schultzel, M., DO Magazine
    1/1/2013
  • Straight from the Laboratory: A Kidney Cancer Study Done Exclusive on Asians 
    Schultzel M, Nguyen DH, Filipino Press
    1/27/2007

Press Mentions

  • Blood and Poop and Headlamps … OH MY!
    Blood and Poop and Headlamps … OH MY!July 19th, 2019
  • Pain Journal: January 2019
    Pain Journal: January 2019February 1st, 2019
  • My 4th Endo Excision Surgery
    My 4th Endo Excision SurgeryJanuary 17th, 2019
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Grant Support

  • AFARSelf2006

Committees

  • Board Member, Sharp Healthcare Foundation 2024 - Present
  • Member, Robotic Steering Committee - Sharp Healthcare 2022 - Present
  • President, ACOS Resident Council 2014 - 2015

Professional Memberships

Industry Relationships

  • Key option leader, Medtronic
  • Key opinion leader, Convatec