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Matthew Schultzel, DO, General Surgery, Encinitas, CA, Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla

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General Surgery Encinitas, CA

Colon & Rectal Surgery, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast), Minimally Invasive Surgery

Colon and Rectal Surgeon General Surgeon Robotic Surgeon Scripps Memorial La Jolla Sharp Memorial Hospital Sharp Coronado Poway Hospital

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Summary

  • Minimally Invasive Colon and Rectal Surgery
    Minimally Invasive General Surgery
    Robotic Surgery

    Providing the highest level of advanced minimally invasive surgery to the San Diego area. Having done more 1800 robotic surgeries, Dr. Schultzel remains one of the most experienced and highest volume minimally invasive surgeons on the West Coast.
  • Finalists

    American Cancer Society 2019 Surgical Oncologist of the Year - San Diego

    Matthew Schultzel, DO, Scripps Robotic Surgeon

    Dr. Matthew Schultzel is a robotic surgeon who practices at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and specializes in robotic surgery for colon and rectal condition

    General and Colorectal Surgical Specialists of San Diego

    Patient-centered general surgery and minimally invasive colorectal surgery in San Diego

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Minimally Invasive Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2015 - 2016
  • Hackensack University Medical Center (Palisades)
    Hackensack University Medical Center (Palisades)Residency, Surgery, 2012 - 2015
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2011 - 2012
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2010 - 2011
  • Touro University California
    Touro University CaliforniaClass of 2010
  • University of California, San Diego
    University of California, San DiegoBS, General Biology, 2005
  • University of California, San Diego
    University of California, San DiegoBA, Psychology, 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State License 2015 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State License 2011 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State License 2012 - 2016
  • AOA Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • All US Kendo Federation AUSKF 5 Dan
  • UCSD 40 Under 40 Alumni Award UC San Diego, 2018
  • Eagle Scout Boy Scouts of America, 1999
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Prevalence of Injury in Kendo  
    Schultzel M., Schultzel M., Wentz B., Bernhardt, M., The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1/1/2015
  • Megacolon Secondary to Chronic Constipation  
    Schultzel M, Arnold T, Fornari M, Miglietta M, World J Med Surg Case Rep, 1/1/2013
  • Understanding the Limit of Large Data Sets  
    Sanders CM, Saltstein SL, Schultzel MM, Nguyen DH, Stafford HS, Sadler GR, J Cancer Educ, 1/1/2012
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Fecalization of Small Bowel as Indicator towards Conservative Therapy Rather than Surgery: A Single Center Large Retrospective Study
    Schultzel M, American College of Osteopathic Surgery Symposium, Boston, MA, 1/1/2014
  • Megacolon Secondary to Chronic Constipation
    Schultzel M, American College of Osteopathic Surgery Symposium, Las Vegas, NV, 1/1/2013

Lectures

  • Fecal Incontinence: Evaluation and Management 
    North Bergen, NJ - 1/1/2015
  • American v. Japanese Medical Practice 
    Tochigi, Japan - 1/1/2015
  • The Practice of Medicine in America 
    Tochigi, Japan - 1/1/2009
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Other

  • Excelling Under Pressure: DO's Share their Insights, Strategies 
    Schultzel, M., DO Magazine
    1/1/2013
  • Straight from the Laboratory: A Kidney Cancer Study Done Exclusive on Asians 
    Schultzel M, Nguyen DH, Filipino Press
    1/27/2007

Press Mentions

  • Blood and Poop and Headlamps … OH MY!
    Blood and Poop and Headlamps … OH MY!July 19th, 2019
  • Pain Journal: January 2019
    Pain Journal: January 2019February 1st, 2019
  • My 4th Endo Excision Surgery
    My 4th Endo Excision SurgeryJanuary 17th, 2019
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Grant Support

  • AFARSelf2006

Committees

  • President, ACOS Resident Council 2014 - 2015

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Industry Relationships

  • Key option leader, Medtronic
  • Key opinion leader, Convatec