Mark Schultzel, MD

Medical doctor (MD)
Orthopedic surgery

Medical Group

Sharp Community

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Accepting new patients
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Location and phone

  1. United Medical Doctors

    3750 Convoy St
    Suite 201
    San Diego, CA 92111
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About Mark Schultzel, MD

During a childhood trip to a mountainous region of Thailand, my twin brother (also a surgeon here at Sharp) and I visited a Hmong village, where we met children who were suffering from starvation and illness. I felt saddened by their struggles yet inspired by their resilience, and I decided that if I could become a physician, perhaps I could improve the quality of life of these kids and those suffering around me. My patient care philosophy is to treat patients with the compassion and empathy I would give my family and friends, and to employ evidence-based medicine and a team-based approach to cutting-edge surgical care. I had a small-town upbringing, which instilled in me strong family and community values. This, combined with extensive international travel during my growing years, has shaped my character and contributed to my understanding of patients from all walks of life. Being multilingual and understanding others’ cultures has taught me how to better empathize with patients and to create a more trusting doctor-patient relationship. In my spare time, I enjoy playing kendo (Japanese fencing), traveling to far destinations, scuba diving, surfing and spending time with friends and family. I also enjoy medical volunteering.

Age:

 42

In practice since:

 2019

Gender:

 Male

Languages: 

English, Japanese, Spanish

Education

University of California, San Diego:

 Medical School

University of California, San Diego:

 Internship

University of Missouri, Kansas City:

 Residency

Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic:

 Fellowship

Hospital affiliation

Areas of focus

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NPI

1689990913

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Insurance plans accepted

Mark Schultzel, MD, accepts 44 health insurance plans.

Ratings and reviews

4.8

50 ratings

Patient ratings

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.8
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.8
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.7
Care Provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)
4.8

Patient reviews

Verified Patient

July 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Schultzel is a very caring, kind doctor with a wonderful bedside manner. I would highly recommend him to anyone with shoulder issues.

Verified Patient

February 9, 2024

5.0

I don't understand why I was referred for an MRI just three weeks (before my treatment) after I was referred by my primary care physician.

Verified Patient

December 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Schultzel is an incredible communicator, wonderful doctor, amazing person. He takes time to explain in details about your problem. Very professional, caring and humble doctor.

Verified Patient

December 11, 2023

2.0

Dr. Schultzel is very personable, but he let me suffer intense pain for 5 months before finally ordering MRI & EMG & referring me to neurologist. He might be a stellar surgeon, but he is not very thorough when it comes to non-surgical issues.
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