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Dr. Matthew Schreckinger, MD

Dr. Matthew Schreckinger, MD

Neurosurgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Matthew Schreckinger, MD is a neurosurgeon in Arroyo Grande, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School in 2009. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as French Hospital Medical Center and Dignity Health-Arroyo Grande Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Office Hours

Monday

8 am
to
5 pm

Tuesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Wednesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Thursday

8 am
to
5 pm

Friday

8 am
to
5 pm
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850 Fair Oaks Ave Ste 100
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

Locations

Arroyo Grande Specialty Center - Orthopedics

Arroyo Grande Specialty Center850 Fair Oaks Ave Ste 100 Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions
New Patient?
(805) 212-1043

Santa Maria Specialty Health Center

Santa Maria Specialty Health Center300 S Stratford Ave Santa Maria, CA 93454
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New Patient?
(805) 212-1043

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Schreckinger is affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center Santa Maria, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

Dr. Schreckinger is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Schreckinger specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Schreckinger's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schreckinger

4.6
31 ratings, 26 with a written review
5 star
87%
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4 star
3%
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3 star
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2 star
3%
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1 star
6%
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Laminectomy
Exceptional service. Always promptly roomed and MA Anjelica is extremely efficient, professional and kind. Dr. Schreckinger is an accomplished surgeon and explained clearly the diagnosis and the options for treatment. There was no pressure and he was sensitive to my desire to explore non invasive options. After a year it became apparent that surgical intervention was indicated. He performed the surgery at Marion Hospital and my recovery was uneventful . I will continue to see him for follow ups and if any back issues arise in future I am confident that they will be remedied.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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David – Jan 11, 2025
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Getting the pep back in your step!!
Doctor did an amazing job at getting my back in shape two different times. He was very thorough and explained everything I asked him about so I wasn’t nervous about what was coming next. I went from bending over my walker for months to walking straight up and down immediately after my first surgery. I have referred several people to him and I hope they went because it was a life changer.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 15, 2024
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Very skilled surgeon
I have had two back surgeries and each were a success without complications. He is very informative and answered every question. I highly reccommend him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 04, 2024
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Excellent Neurosurgeon
After a very successful and complex spinal surgery, I had my three month checkup on 10-2. Dr. Shreckinger and his staff have been stellar, pre and post procedure.I cannot stress enough: to find a doctor who is kind, efficient and possessed of the highest surgical skill, is not easy. Dr. Shreckinger is all those things. I highly recommend this practice.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kris B. – Oct 04, 2024
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In 2020 I was shot in the head and Matt schreckinger save my life thanks to the beautiful work you've done I'm able to walk again living a good life thank you Dr schreckinger
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gilbert navarrete – Sep 20, 2024
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Successful surgery
I was unfortunate that I needed to meet a neurosurgeon but am fortunate that it was Dr. Schreckinger. I would not recommend that anyone get a microdiscectomy, but I do recommend anyone who is seriously considering getting back surgery or looking for a second opinion to see Dr. Schreckinger.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 19, 2024
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Professionally friendly, excellent bedside manner, thoroughly explains everything. I trust my life with him. The V.A. did the first few back surgeries, then Dr. Schreckinger did the last 5. He was excellent!!! Life is worth living now!!! Thanks for all you did Doc!!!… ??????.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Norm Schoendoerfer – Aug 26, 2024
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Very likely
I’m very impressed that the appointment is punctual and Dr. Schreckinger is patient with me asking me if I have any questions or concerns and explains everything to me.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Armando – Apr 04, 2024
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Excellent Surgeon, caring Doctor.
I feel very cared for with the Doctor, P A. and all of the staff. So glad that I found this office.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Charlotte 'Gwen' Dunne – Mar 08, 2024
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Appreciated easy to understand diagnosis
Explained my options didn’t press me into surgery we discussed all possibilities with or without surgery.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Judith Pena – Aug 27, 2023
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Fantastic
Stellar bedside manner, great work and I know who I will be going to if I have any further needs.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Jun 13, 2023
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Excellent Care and Outcome
Initially, it was a little difficult to get the process started (mostly due to the runaround caused by medical insurance policies), once I was able to see Dr. Schrekinger, I felt comfortable that he was professional, thorough, and offered up less invasive solutions before ultimately jumping to the surgery option. Ultimately surgery was necessary and I feel that he did an outstanding job. My condition is corrected, and the recovery was very rapid and complete. And the scar is barely noticeable. Dr. S is a professional from the word go. If you want someone to hold your hand through the process, I would ask a loving relative to go in with you, but if you want an expert surgeon with a polite courteous and helpful staff, this office will provide that in spades! And, the aftercare at Marian was exceptional as well! Thank you to all involved.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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TIM T – Mar 07, 2023
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Dr. Schreckinger is thorough, answered all my questions, explained the results of my tests so that I could understand the outline of my care. I will happily recommend him!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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CAJ – Feb 28, 2023
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The treatment & surgery I received from Dr. Schreckinger & his office personnel, has been amazing! Thank you again for rebuilding me!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Leigh A Olsen – Sep 15, 2021
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Dr Schreckinger went above and beyond to get my back surgery done. He and his staff were amazing. I cant say enough good things about my experience. I wish all doctors had this level of care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Daniel Arndt – Aug 07, 2020
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He's a great doctor who goes over everything with very well maybe to well but after my neck surgery I was up walking the hospital that night
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Lonny Swan – Feb 29, 2020
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My husband, Steven Dagenais, RN, had an old back injury from helping a trauma victim. As an Emergency Department RN, and an ICU RN of over 35 years, wear and tear and small injuries can really add up. Dr. Megan Malzone, our awesome PCP, gave Steve the necessary referral he needed after his MRI showed some issues. We were immediately able to get in to meet and speak with “Dr. Schreck”, as his loving fans call him! We sat down with him and received education complete with digital photos of each level, each narrowed foramen, and step-by-step explanations for Steve’s sudden foot-drop, numbness to his foot, severe pain, and inability to sit, drive his car, and what finally really took him down overnight. Dr. Schreck and his office personnel were so prompt, courteous, highly efficient with outstanding communication skills, having always kept us informed from pre-authorization, to scheduling the very necessary expert surgical interventions by Dr. Schrekinger, in 5 days! Highly recommend
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
14 others found this helpful
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Steve & Patti Dagenais – Jan 21, 2020
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Get a second opinion performed unnecessary procedure that was life changing
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Jan 08, 2020
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My experience at this Doctor seemed to be a total different than the other posts,I ended up waiting 90 minutes and when Doctor finally came into room was too busy answering calls on his cell phone and left exam room at one point to take calls.Basically skimmed over my issue and pretty much told to lose weight and Back issue will go away(I am overweight because I cant exercise as it causes worse back pain)I had Back problems way before gaining weight.I just feel all these Doctors are too afraid to prescibe Meds because they are afraid of abuse of the drugs(I do not have a history of that,nor do I go Doctor to Doctor seeking meds.I was refferred here from my primary for second opinion after MRI and being told by another Doctor I needed Surgery,this Doctor didnt seem to find any of the issues the other Doctor did.So all this appointment did was confuse me,Been refferred to physical therapy and pain management which Ive done before.Not sure if I am Comfortable continueing with this Doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Big man in SANTA MARIA, CA – May 24, 2019
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Dr Schreckinger put a very nervous person totally at ease. He also did EXACTLY what he said he was going to do to solve my problem.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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KEITH HATFIELD in Arroyo Grande , CA – Apr 02, 2019
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My care centers on open and honest communication, providing my patients with complete and accurate information about their symptoms, imaging findings, and treatment options, while genuinely listening to each individual patient's concerns to...read more
  • Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

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  • Wayne State University / Detroit Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2017
  • Wayne State University/detroit Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2016
  • University Of Michigan Health System

    Internship Hospital, 2010
  • University Of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

    Medical School, 2009
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Schreckinger is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Marian Regional Medical Center

      1400 E Church St
      Santa Maria, CA 93454
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • French Hospital Medical Center

      1911 Johnson Ave
      San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      91%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      7% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Dignity Health-Arroyo Grande Community Hospital

      345 S Halcyon Rd
      Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards
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