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- Dr. Matthew Schultzel, DO

Dr. Matthew Schultzel, DO
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
Dr. Schultzel's Office Locations
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Scripps Physicians Medical Group477 N El Camino Real Ste A308, Encinitas, CA 92024 Directions (858) 207-3117
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Scripps Physicians Medical Group4150 Regents Park Row Ste 345, La Jolla, CA 92037 Directions (858) 207-3117Monday8:00am - 5:00pmTuesday8:00am - 5:00pmWednesday8:00am - 5:00pmThursday8:00am - 5:00pmFriday8:00am - 5:00pm
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Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.
- Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
- Sharp Memorial Hospital
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How was your appointment with Dr. Schultzel?
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! :)
About Dr. Matthew Schultzel, DO
- Colorectal Surgery
- 13 years of experience
- English, Spanish
- 1306123229
Education & Certifications
- Methodist Hosp|U T Houston Hermann Hosp
- Palisades Hospital|University of California School of Medicine - San Diego
- Touro Center / College of Osteopathic Medicine|Touro Univ Coll Of Osteo Med|Touro University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine
- General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Schultzel has an average wait time of 31 – 45 minutes at their office(s).
Dr. Schultzel accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
Dr. Schultzel has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.
Dr. Schultzel works at
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.
Dr. Schultzel speaks Spanish.
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.
Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Schultzel, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Schultzel appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.