Dr. Matthew Mark Schultzel, DO

I recently had a surgical procedure performed by Dr. Schultzel, and I cannot express how grateful I am for the exceptional care I received. From the moment I walked into the office, the staff greeted me with warmth and professionalism. Their friendly demeanor and efficient service made the check-in process smooth and stress-free. Dr. Schultzel is an outstanding surgeon with remarkable skills and a reassuring bedside manner. During my initial consultation, he took the time to thoroughly explain the procedure, answer all my questions, and address any concerns I had. His expertise and confidence immediately put me at ease, providing a sense of security that was invaluable during this process. The entire medical team was incredibly attentive and compassionate on the day of the surgery. They made sure I was comfortable and well-informed at every step. The procedure went flawlessly, and Dr. Schultzel ensured I was well cared for in the recovery room. The follow-up care was not just… impressive, it was thorough and comprehensive. The office staff checked in with me regularly to monitor my progress and promptly responded to any inquiries I had. Dr. Schultzel continued to provide excellent care during follow-up appointments, always listening and providing valuable advice for my recovery. This level of care made me feel truly valued as a patient. I deeply appreciate Dr. Schultzel and the entire office staff for their dedication, kindness, and exceptional medical care. I highly recommend Dr. Schultzel to anyone in need of surgical services. They go above and beyond to ensure their patients receive the best care possible. Just so you know, I live in the Imperial Valley and didn't mind the drive to receive the care I received. Thank you, Dr. Schultzel and the team, for making a challenging experience as comfortable and positive as possible.

Look no further! If you are researching Dr. Schultzel for yourself or a family member, I am telling you that you will not find a better surgeon! I myself researched Dr. Schultzel for my husband who had to have a 3rd hernia surgery after the first 2 failed from a different practice. The entire process including recovery and healing, were like day and night for my husband. They are absolutely amazing from the office staff, assistants, the hospital experience and especially the doctor himself. I wish we would have found him for the first surgery. We are forever grateful to Dr. Schultzel. You will not regret choosing him and his staff!!

After having many issues and seeing numerous doctors for constipation and pain, Dr.Schultzel was able to heal and fix my fissures with fast care and persistence for monthly check-ins. I highly recommend him and his team as they give real care and guidance.

FIVE STARS are just not enough! What more can you say about a team that 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! :)

Matthew Schultzel, DO is a very caring and professional doctor. He always has the time to answer all the patients questions and makes the patient feel very at ease. He is the most compassionate doctor I have ever had and is considerate of each patients concerns. He takes on all medical problems with his patients so you feel you can achieve a positive outcome because you are not alone but working together with him to achieve an easy, as painless as possible, result. With Dr. Schnutze’s medical expertise you are assured he is the best! His staff is extremely friendly, helpful and always courteous. The entire office, Dr. Schnutzel and staff made me feel that they all cared for my health and wellbeing. Thank you!

I wish I’d gone to Dr. Schutzel for my hernia surgery the first time. He is clearly the better surgeon and his actions show he cares about his patients. Instead, I went to UCSD. After the initial visit/sales pitch, I did not see my surgeon again. At each of my two post-ops, some other doctor told me the bulge would go away or it was normal. The bulge got bigger until it became undeniable that the surgeon whiffed and I would need a second surgery. I knew the odds got worse each time. I was scared. A friend referred me to Dr. Schutzel. The first visit was night-and-day different. He answered all of my questions. He explained exactly what would happen. He didn’t shy away from hard questions or explaining the risks. Dr. Schutzel visited with me and my wife right before the surgery. He visited with my wife immediately afterwards. He visited with me when I woke up. And I saw him at all three of my follow up visits. I’m completely healed and back to the active lifestyle I… was scared I might lose. I would suggest you just go see Dr. Schutzel the first time.

Excellent doctor!! Very professional and caring. Highly recommend Dr. Schultzel!

I recently had surgery performed by Dr. Schultzel. It was a potentially painful surgery (hemorrhoids) and I have to say that I was very impressed all along the way. First off, at my initial visit, Dr. Schultzel was very communicative as well as very gentle, which was appreciated. Emily, the scheduler, really did a great job along with the rest of the staff in making sure that I had all that I needed prior to the surgery. They arranged pre-surgical testing and provide me with clear guidance. Post-surgical instructions were also excellent as was all follow-up. I'm a toxicologist so I'm not unfamiliar with medical issues. I wouldn't hesitate to go back to Dr. Schultzel and don't hesitate to recommend him and his staff highly.

Unexpectedly, a bit shy of my 45th birthday, I found myself in need of a colorectal specialist. Six months later, after finding Dr. Schultzel, all is well. Below is my story. Experiencing a colloquial PIA, I first booked an appointment with my GP to figure out how to treat the symptoms. After an exam, my GP gave me two referrals for colorectal specialists. One referral, Dr Schultzel, happened to be right around the corner. Since this was Friday afternoon, their next available appointment was Wednesday so I booked it and left a bit unsure. The office was very busy and I was not very clear on the severity of my symptoms so I didn't push for something sooner. On Saturday, with pain escalating, I tucked my tail and went to the ER where I experienced one of the most painful procedures I've lived through. With 3 excellent emergency medical professionals attending to my posterior, I felt like the subject of a low budget horror film, using my hand to bite on and pretending to be… tough while inside I shrieked in terror. On Monday, per discharge instructions, I booked a follow-up with the 2nd referral who was able to see me prior to my Wednesday appointment with Dr. Shultzel. I found this surgeon highly professional and thought he explained my problem well and expressed hope it would resolve on its own. One month later, with no significant improvement I went back to the 2nd referral and he agreed that it wasn't healing on its own and I would need surgery. The way it was explained, it might be one surgery or it might be two and we wouldn't really know until the first one began. I also asked on multiple occasions if a colonoscopy would be needed and this surgeon did not consider it important or necessary. At the time these two specifics didn't bother me so much, but in hindsight I think I was searching for clarity and an definitive plan for my care. At this point, since it seemed clear I was going under the knife, I re-booked Dr. Shultzel for a 2nd opinion. His office was just as crowded and busy as before which was still a noticeable contrast with my existing alternative. However, I wasn't sure accessibility really mattered that much to me anymore, this was no longer an acute problem. I also began to see this volume of activity as a positive, not only did other patients clearly trust Dr. Shultzel, but he also seemed like he was clearly getting his reps in on surgery days. What sold me on proceeding with his care was his suggestion that I get a colonoscopy done prior to any surgery, in clear contrast with his counterpart. He also seemed confident that it would take two surgeries rather than one and that I'd have to plan for that, with a period of 6-8 weeks in between. Still, it felt like a bit of a leap of faith. As a software developer, how can I properly evaluate and compare two surgeons and what if it could be one-and-done, isn't that better than two? It boiled down to a gut call, I picked Dr. Shultzel for the same reason I was sort of unimpressed in the first place, because he was super busy, so I hoped my odds of falling on the fairway would be maximized. I did consult with a family friend who convinced me that it really did not matter, any colorectal surgeon should be able to deal with my specific problem or they shouldn't be practicing at all. So, the procedures themselves, I'd almost call them pleasant even though being a slab of meat on a table and wearing the equivalent of an adult diaper probably isn't on my list of favorite things to do on any given day. The hospital staff was great both times, I was not worried one bit before, during or after. I'm healing up quite well now, roughly 2 months after my 2nd surgery. The 2nd recovery was a bit rough 2-3 days out until the first week was over and based on what I know, a single surgery would have been similar in terms of recovery. Salt baths are very helpful, and it's also best to avoid your kids when they start throwing kicks and punches for a few days. A note on Dr. Shultzel's office environment. Over the course of the last 6 months, Dr. Shultzel has changed to a new office which has more space and is less crowded. It's easier to get an appointment, and the staff is less swamped. The concerns I had on that first and second visit, they've clearly been addressed. It feels like a fairly well oiled machine now and I think I experienced some of his growing pains mid-cycle. Oh, as for the colonoscopy itself, nothing turned up of significance, just one very small polyp removed. It sure is nice to have one less thing to worry about. I think my previous apprehension about colonoscopies was more of a foolish desire to keep my innards out of prying hands. Once I got past the step of letting someone else work on those parts of my anatomy, it started seeming closer to "normal". I'd imagine this is a very male-specific apprehension. Still, I do hope that the next six months will see a significant reduction in the number of times I'm on a table with my pants removed.

Dr.Schultzel removes my colon cancer this year using the robot. I am now cancer free. He was and is still with me every step of the way during my cancer care and treatment. I saw that he just won the “top surgical oncologist award of 2019” from the American Cancer Society when I recently went to his office! They certainly chose the right guy!