Being multilingual and understanding others’ cultures has taught him how better to empathize with patients and to create a more trusting doctor-patient relationship.
It has shaped his character and contributed to his understanding of patients from all walks of life. Schultzel’s growing years brought opportunities for unique learning experiences and expanded his worldview. In his spare time, he enjoys kendo and scuba diving.ĭespite his small-town upbringing, extensive international travel throughout Dr. Schultzel volunteers with the US Olympic Committee and USA Kendo as a sports medicine physician, and also provides mentorship to numerous college students, medical students, and residents in the San Diego community. He is also a member of the American Orthopedic Association (AOA) honor society.ĭr. Schultzel has published extensively in major medical journals on topics in shoulder and elbow surgery and general orthopedics, and has been an invited speaker to both national and international conferences. He has extensive experience in arthroscopic surgery and in shoulder arthroplasty and is one of the few surgeons in San Diego to be a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES). He is a respected expert in disorders of the shoulder and elbow, ranging from arthroplasty and sports injuries to fracture care. He completed a shoulder and elbow surgery fellowship at the prestigious Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic. Schultzel received his medical degree at UC San Diego and completed residency at UMKC. His practice focus is shoulder and elbow reconstruction (arthroplasty), arthroscopy, and upper extremity sports medicine surgery.ĭr. Mark Schultzel is a Board-Certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery. Synergy Orthopedic Specialists operates the San Diego Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine Fellowship, an ACGME-certified program founded 30 years ago by Dr. James P.
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Synergy Orthopedics is San Diego’s orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation leader and the official sports medicine provider for professional teams like San Diego Gulls Hockey Team (AHL) and the San Diego Legion Rugby Team (MLR) and San Diego Loyal Soccer Club (USL). The physicians within Synergy Orthopedic Specialists specialize in various musculoskeletal disorders, including Spine, Sports Medicine, Total Joint Replacement, Hand, and Podiatry. The practice operates in several physical therapy locations, an MRI Imaging center, and is building an 18,000 SQFT ambulatory surgical center in Mission Valley. Synergy Orthopedic Specialists has fifteen locations from Chula Vista to Encinitas and has plans to continue its expansion. Patients will have greater access to what we believe is the region’s foremost integrated orthopedic private practice with a reputation for quality and patient-centered care.”
Tal David, president of Synergy Orthopedic Specialists, said, “We believe this merger will allow physicians to remain independent as they navigate the changes in healthcare.
“The two medical practices have the same goal: to provide the San Diego community with unsurpassed, personalized orthopedic care.”ĭr. “Our patients will see the same doctors and staff at the same campuses and offices they have built trust in,” David Burnikel, MD. “Remaining independent also helps the combined practice remain agile and able to improve efficiency and quality, as well as pass along cost savings,” said Michael A. The partnership creates a practice with over twenty-five physicians and surgeons specializing in musculoskeletal system treatment, making it the largest independent orthopedic group in San Diego.įor the San Diego Sports Medicine physicians, joining Synergy Orthopedics is essential because it allows them to continue independent medical services. Chang, and Physician Assistant Sarah Potter-Smith will practice under the Synergy Orthopedic Specialists medical group effective March 1, 2023. SDSM and Synergy Orthopedics have been discussing joining forces since 2020. (SDSM), one of San Diego’s leading orthopedic practices, will join forces with Synergy Orthopedics Specialists, Inc. SAN DIEGO, Ma/PRNewswire/ - Physicians with San Diego Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center, Inc. San Diego Sports Medicine’s physicians join Synergy Orthopedics Specialists.
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