Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Feature
Recently featured by Sharp HealthCare discussing the growing rise of colorectal cancer cases in younger adults, Dr. Schultzel emphasizes the life-saving importance of routine screening and recognizing symptoms early.
As a specialist in colorectal and robotic surgery, Dr. Schultzel provides patients with advanced, minimally invasive treatment options using the latest robotic surgical technology. His goal is to deliver exceptional outcomes while helping patients recover faster, with less pain and smaller incisions.
Whether treating benign colorectal disease or complex colorectal cancer, Dr. Schultzel is committed to providing compassionate, cutting-edge care tailored to each patient.
Interview with U.S. Navy Surgical Leadership
Dr. Matthew Schultzel had the rare honor of being featured in a special interview with U.S. Navy surgical leadership—an opportunity seldom extended to civilian surgeons. During this discussion, Dr. Schultzel shared insights on surgical excellence, leadership, and the evolving future of modern operative care.
As a leader in colorectal and robotic surgery, Dr. Schultzel is recognized for his dedication to advancing surgical innovation, mentoring future healthcare professionals, and delivering exceptional patient outcomes through cutting-edge minimally invasive techniques.
This recognition reflects Dr. Schultzel’s continued commitment to excellence, leadership, and advancing the field of surgery both within and beyond the operating room.
Milestones Against Cancer Interview
Dr. Matthew Schultzel was recently featured on Fox 5 San Diego discussing important advancements in cancer detection, treatment, and survivorship, helping educate the community on the progress being made in the fight against cancer. He has also spoken publicly on the importance of cancer screening and early detection as key tools in improving outcomes for patients.
As a colorectal and robotic surgery specialist, Dr. Schultzel is committed to providing patients with cutting-edge, minimally invasive treatment options using the latest robotic surgical technology. His focus is on delivering compassionate, personalized care while helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes throughout their cancer journey.
Dr. Schultzel believes that combining innovation, education, and early intervention is essential to improving lives and advancing cancer care.
Twin Surgeons. Complementary Expertise. Exceptional Outcomes.
In this video, identical twin surgeons Dr. Matthew Schultzel and Dr. Mark Schultzel share their unique journey in medicine and what it means to practice at the highest level together at Sharp Memorial Hospital. While they share the same foundation, their individual paths have led to highly specialized skill sets—combining advanced robotic, colorectal, and minimally invasive surgery with orthopedic excellence—to deliver truly comprehensive, patient-centered care.
They discuss how their collaboration, shared standards, and relentless focus on innovation translate into unrivaled surgical outcomes, efficiency, and safety for their patients. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, data-driven decision-making, and decades of combined experience, they are proud to set the regional standard for excellence across their respective specialties.
This video offers a behind-the-scenes look at how trust, teamwork, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right for patients drive everything they do—inside and outside the operating room.
Honoring Excellence: Our Guardian Angel Award Recipient: 2025
We are proud to announce that Dr. Matthew Schultzel, DO, has been selected for the Guardian Angel Award—recognition reserved for those whose compassion, skill, and devotion elevate patient care to extraordinary levels.
Throughout his practice, Dr. Schultzel has exemplified what it means to be a guardian for his patients. Whether leveraging robotic-surgery techniques or guiding patients through complex conditions like endometriosis, he approaches each individual with empathy, expertise, and courage. His work aligns with our commitment to deliver not only outstanding surgical outcomes, but also dignity, reassurance and respect at every step of the journey.
The Guardian Angel Award is an affirmation of Dr. Schultzel’s unwavering dedication: staying at the forefront of surgical innovation, mentoring team members and medical students, and going the extra mile when a patient’s need requires more than just technical excellence. It’s given to those who quietly serve as protectors—offering comfort, advocacy and peace of mind when patients feel vulnerable. Dr. Schultzel embodies that spirit.
Please join us in celebrating Dr. Schultzel’s accolade. His recognition reflects the very best of our team’s values and the heartfelt care we provide daily. We look forward to continuing our mission, inspired by this example of excellence, service and compassion.
Fox 5 News Feature
Dr. Schultzel was recently featured on Fox 5 San Diego in a local news report covering cancer detection and screening.
ABC News Feature
Dr. Matt Schultzel and his twin brother Dr. Mark Schultzel were included in a recent news report highlighting a day camp hosted by Sharp Memorial Hospital where local teenagers were given an opportunity to simulate medical and surgical procedures under the guidance of doctors.
NBC 7 News Feature
In 2025, Dr. Schultzel was interviewed by NBC 7 news on increasing rates of various types of cancer in people younger than 50.
KUSI News Feature
Dr. Matt Schultzel was recently interviewed on KUSI San Diego where he was asked about rising cancer rates in people aged 15-49.
SRC Master Surgeons, 2023
Dr. Schultzel and Dr. Burgess have both recently achieved accreditation as “Master Surgeon in Robotic Surgery” by the Surgical Review Corporation. SRC is a nonprofit organization that accredits medical professionals and facilities through special inspections. See the 2023 accreditation here.
San Diego Magazine Top Doctor, 2024
Dr. Schultzel recently received “Top Doctor” honors from San Diego Magazine in their yearly peer-nominated roundup. He has been recognized by the publication in addition to the years 2018-2024.
San Diego magazine works with the San Diego County Medical Society every year to recognize the city’s most prominent medical professionals. For many years, Dr. Schultzel was nominated by his peers in the medical field as one of the county’s top colon and rectal surgeons.
San Diego Magazine Feature
Dr. Matt Schultzel and his twin brother, Dr. Mark Schultzel were included in San Diego Magazine’s “San Diego Faces of Healthcare 2022” article featuring the publication’s top doctors for the year. Read here.
CBS News Feature
Dr. Schultzel and his great dane, Thor were featured on CBS 8 San Diego news. The report showcases how Thor acts as a medical therapy dog for Dr. Schultzel’s cancer patients. Read here.
Shoutout Socal Feature
Dr. Schultzel along with his twin brother, Dr. Mark Schultzel were recently the subjects of an article on Shoutout Socal. Read more about their journey as brothers in life and medicine here.
Dr. Schultzel featured in “Inspiring Conversations” segment on SD Voyager
Dr. Schultzel was recently featured in SD Voyager magazine once again. He speaks on his medical background and his medical practice. Read here.
Dr. Schultzel and his Great Dane, Thor featured in Sharp hospital’s Health News
Sharp Health News recently published an article and video featuring Dr. Schultzel and his medical therapy dog, Thor, detailing their efforts to bring comfort to cancer patients. Read here.
Sharp HealthCare Guardian Angel Award
Dr. Schultzel was recently the recipient of the Sharp HealthCare Guardian Angel Award for the year 2022. For more information, see Dr. Schultzel’s Sharp HealthCare profile.
Dr. Schultzel Featured in SD Voyager Magazine
Sharp Health News recently published an article and video featuring Dr. Schultzel and his medical therapy dog, Thor, detailing their efforts to bring comfort to cancer patients. Read here.
Dr. Schultzel Awarded Top Colorectal Surgeon/Proctologist in La Jolla Awards Program, 2022
For the second time since 2019, Dr. Schultzel’s local practice has been recognized for business excellent by the La Jolla Awards Program.
San Diego Magazine Feature
Dr. Schultzel was featured in San Diego Magazine along with his twin brother and fellow physician, Mark. Read the article here.
Top Surgical Oncologist in San Diego 2019
Awarded by the American Cancer Society to recognize cancer care excellence in San Diego. Nominated by Dr. Schultzel’s peers in the medical community and reviewed by a committee comprised of representatives from the county’s leading medical institutions. Learn more.
UCSD 40 Under 40 Winner
BS, BA, Biological Sciences, Social Sciences. Learn more.
