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Dr. Matthew Schultzel, DO

Dr. Matthew Schultzel, DO

Colorectal Surgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Matthew Schultzel, DO is a colorectal surgeon in La Jolla, CA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2010. He is affiliated with medical facilities Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Sharp Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 146 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (146 reviews)

Practice

4150 Regents Park Row La Jolla, CA 92037
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(858) 658-6500

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Schultzel specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Schultzel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schultzel

4.7

146 ratings, 137 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Long wait times
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San Diego – Mar 11, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Edibal Mendez – Feb 19, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 23, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
2 people found this helpful
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Oct 08, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jun 05, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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RS – Apr 13, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
8 people found this helpful
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Mar 31, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 16, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 13, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
17 people found this helpful
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Nov 29, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Trish – May 25, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Klaus K. – Aug 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
RonS – Aug 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Devin Chew – Aug 04, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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David F. – Jul 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Patrick – Jul 22, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jul 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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May 03, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nicholas West – Feb 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Bill S. – Feb 18, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

Expert care, Compassion, and Great communication.  Using the newest and most up to date technology and surgical techniques to achieve superior success.

  

biography

Offering the highest level of Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery, Robotic Surgery, and General Surgery in San Diego County 

General Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Colonoscopy, Robotic Surgery, Hemorrhoid treatments,...read more

  • Colorectal Surgery

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • Methodist Hospital|university T Houston Hermann Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2016

  • Palisades Hospital|university Of California School Of Medicine - San Diego

    Residency Hospital, 2012

  • Touro College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 2010
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Telehealth Medical Group4150 Regents Park Row La Jolla, CA 92037
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Olde Del Mar Surgical Medical Group Inc.9850 Genesee Ave Ste 570 La Jolla, CA 92037
2

Practice

John B. Seradj M.D. Inc.477 N El Camino Real Ste A308 Encinitas, CA 92024
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Practice

Comprehensive Dermatology Group477 N El Camino Real Ste C204 Encinitas, CA 92024
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave
    La Jolla, CA 92037
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St
    San Diego, CA 92123
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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