Dr. Matthew Schultzel, DO
Concierge General Surgeon, La Jolla, CA
General and Colorectal Surgical Specialists of San DiegoDr. Schultzel is a board certified general and colorectal surgeon who practices with a concierge-style approach and does minimally invasive surgery.
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About Dr. Schultzel
Dr. Schultzel earned bachelor's degrees in biology and psychology at the University of California, San Diego. He received his DO degree from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine-California in 2010. He completed general surgery residencies at the University of California, San Diego and at Hackensack-Palisades Medical Center.
In 2016 he finished a fellowship in minimally invasive colon and rectal surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Houston Methodist. He practices with a concierge-style approach that puts compassionate, personalized care first. He focuses on general surgery and minimally invasive colon and rectal surgery.
His interests include endoscopic surgery, single-incision laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, transanal total mesorectal excision and transanal video-assisted surgery for benign tumors that cannot be removed through a colonoscopy. Self-pay is one of the payment options he accepts. He speaks English, Spanish, Japanese and Korean.
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"Listens carefully and makes each visit comfortable."
"Gives full attention and explains everything with kindness."
"Always ensures each visit feels calm and thorough."
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Does Dr. Schultzel offer concierge care?
Dr. Schultzel practices with a concierge-style approach that prioritizes compassionate, personalized care.
Does Dr. Schultzel accept self-pay?
Yes, self-pay is one of the payment options he accepts.
Is Dr. Schultzel board certified?
Yes, he is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery and is board certified in colon and rectal surgery and in general surgery.
Where did Dr. Schultzel train?
He received his DO degree from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine-California in 2010. He completed general surgery residencies at the University of California, San Diego and Hackensack-Palisades Medical Center. He finished a fellowship in minimally invasive colon and rectal surgery in 2016.
What languages does Dr. Schultzel speak?
He speaks English, Spanish, Japanese and Korean.
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