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Dr. Matthew Schultzel, DO

Colorectal Surgeon
4150 Regents Park Row, #230, La Jolla, CA
4.76
“The location is easy to find, new building and lots of parking space. Dr.Michael is a good listener and provided the right diagnosis for my concern. ”
Leonora F.August 21, 2026
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About Dr. Matthew Schultzel

As the highest-volume robotic general and colorectal surgeon in Southern California, Dr. Matthew Schultzel specializes in surgically removing large masses with very small incisions. Dr. Schultzel attended the University of California, San Diego for his undergraduate studies, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He received his medical degree from the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine-California. While Dr. Schultzel’s area of expertise is minimally invasive colorectal surgery, his passion for treating the whole patient is what sets him apart. With a concierge-style practice that prioritizes compassionate, personalized care, he is also the only one in San Diego that provides the combined skills of a specialty surgeon and a gastroenterologist. His mission is to provide top level surgical care to all his patients. He employs the newest technology and has undergone a great deal of training in order to bring the most advanced treatment modalities to his patients.

In-network insurances

99% of patients have successfully booked with these insurances
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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Colonoscopy
Acute hemorrhoids
Abdominal hernia repair surgery
Gallbladder removal
Surgical removal of colon
Groin hernia surgery
Colonoscopy
Acute hemorrhoids
Abdominal hernia repair surgery
Gallbladder removal

Practice

United Medical Doctors

United Medical Doctors (UMD) is dedicated to improving the health of our communities by setting the standard of excellence in specialty medical & surgical care. UMD currently offers 50+ medical & surgical specialties with over 200 providers in 80+ locations across four Southern California counties: Riverside, Orange, San Diego & Los Angeles. Our specialties include: Acupuncture | Allergy | Anesthesia | Audiology | Bariatric Surgery | Breast Surgery | Cardiology | Clinical Research | Colorectal Surgery | Complex GI Surgery | Dermatology | Dietitian | Endocrine Surgery | Endocrinology | Family Medicine | Fitness | Foot & Ankle Specialist & Surgery | Gastroenterology | General Surgery | Gynecology | HPB Surgery | Hepatology | Imaging | Infusion Therapy | Internal Medicine | Medical Weight Loss | Men’s Health | Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery | Neurosurgery | Oncology | Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) | Orthopaedic Surgery | Pain Management | Pathology | Pediatric Gastroenterology | Physical Therapy | Plastic Surgery | Psychiatry | Radiology | Spine Medicine | Sports Medicine | Urgent Care | Urogynecology & Female Pelvic Health | Urology | Wound Care
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Office locations

United Medical Doctors - La Jolla, Regents Park Row (1 of 3)
4150 Regents Park Row, #230, La Jolla, CA 92037
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United Medical Doctors - Encinitas, 477 N El Camino Real, Ste. C204 (2 of 3)
477 N El Camino Real, #C204, Encinitas, CA 92024
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35100 Makena Ave, Ste 102, Murrieta, CA 92563
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Education and background

Board certifications

  • American Osteopathic Board of Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - Touro University California, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
  • University of California San Diego (Bachelor's)
  • University of California San Diego, Residency in General Surgery
  • HMH Palisades Medical Center, Residency in General Surgery
  • UTHealth Houston (The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston), Houston Methodist Hospital, Herman Memorial Hospital, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Colon and Rectal Surgery

Professional memberships

  • American Osteopathic Association

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1306123229

Patient reviews

Overall rating
4.76
Wait time
3.00
Bedside manner
3.67
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Excellent doctor that is dedicated to his practice and patients.
Dr. Schultzel drained a painful clot in the office. There was no discussion beforehand of my options, including waiting it out, or of the risks, and I left without written aftercare instructions. I emailed questions a few days later, but clear written instructions at the visit would have made recovery much less stressful. I have yet to receive any email responses to my questions.
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The location is easy to find, new building and lots of parking space. Dr.Michael is a good listener and provided the right diagnosis for my concern.
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