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Dr. Matthew Schultzel, DO

Colorectal Surgery
4.8 (137)
Map Pin Small Encinitas, CA
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Matthew Schultzel, DO

Dr. Matthew Schultzel, DO is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Encinitas, CA. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 13 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Touro Center / College of Osteopathic Medicine|Touro Univ Coll Of Osteo Med|Touro University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine and is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Sharp Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Schultzel works at Scripps Physicians Medical Group in Encinitas, CA with other offices in La Jolla, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Umbilical Hernia, Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts 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. Schultzel's Office Locations

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    Scripps Physicians Medical Group
    477 N El Camino Real Ste A308, Encinitas, CA 92024 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 207-3117
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    Scripps Physicians Medical Group
    4150 Regents Park Row Ste 345, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 207-3117
    Monday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Tuesday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Wednesday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Thursday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Friday
    8:00am - 5:00pm

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

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    4.8
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    May 25, 2022
    FIVE STARS are just not enough! What more can you say about a team that who not only saves your life, and treats you with amazing kindness (like I've never before experienced), but then also fights WITH YOU to get the much needed reversal covered by insurance! I LOVE everyone here! Dr. Schultzel and Dr. Burgess are truly leading an amazing team! These are spectacular doctors who truly CARE and provide STATE OF THE ART ROBOTIC technology!! How fortunate was I that Dr. Burgess was "on call" that fateful night in the ER... THANK YOU everyone! :)
    Trish — May 25, 2022
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    About Dr. Matthew Schultzel, DO

    Specialties
    • Colorectal Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 13 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1306123229
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Methodist Hosp|U T Houston Hermann Hosp
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Palisades Hospital|University of California School of Medicine - San Diego
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Touro Center / College of Osteopathic Medicine|Touro Univ Coll Of Osteo Med|Touro University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Matthew Schultzel, DO is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Schultzel is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Schultzel has an average wait time of 31 – 45 minutes at their office(s).

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

    Dr. Schultzel has seen patients for Umbilical Hernia, Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Schultzel on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    137 patients have reviewed Dr. Schultzel. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Schultzel.

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