About
Dr. Martin C. Schulman grew up in Long Beach, California and has called Encinitas home since 1988. He earned his M.D. from UC San Diego in 1985. He completed the Long Beach Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program in 1988 and holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine since that year.
He spent fifteen years as a faculty clinician with the UC San Diego Medical Group. During that time he served as medical director of the La Jolla Family Medicine office for twelve years and as clinical service chief for the Division of Family Medicine for three years. He also trained residents and third-year medical students as an attending physician and small group preceptor. The UC San Diego Academy of Clinician Scholars selected him as an inaugural member. He continues as a voluntary clinical professor of family medicine and works part-time with the UC San Diego PACE Program. He maintains affiliate medical staff privileges at UC San Diego hospitals in Hillcrest and La Jolla and at Scripps Memorial Hospital in Encinitas. In October 2005 he opened Encinitas Personal Healthcare to deliver continuous, accessible primary care on his own terms. He is passionate about preventive medicine, laser therapy for pain, and consumer-directed healthcare. He follows published clinical guidelines and prefers generic medications when appropriate. He and his wife Tarra have been married since 1984. They have two married daughters, one son, two granddaughters, and two dogs named Ziggy and Stevie.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
B.A. in Biochemistry, UC Berkeley, 1981
Medical School
M.D., UC San Diego, 1985
Residency
Long Beach Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program, completed 1988
Additional Training
Voluntary Clinical Professor of Family Medicine, UC San Diego; Part-time clinician, UC San Diego PACE Program; Inaugural member, UC San Diego Academy of Clinician Scholars
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Schulman right for?
Dr. Schulman suits adults and families seeking a primary care physician who is directly accessible and unhurried. Patients managing chronic pain conditions such as bursitis, tendonitis, or neuropathy benefit from his Class IV laser therapy expertise. He serves patients who value preventive medicine and evidence-based care guided by published clinical guidelines. Anyone looking for transparent, cash-based pricing without insurance complexity will find his model straightforward.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Schulman treats the full range of family medicine concerns, including acute illness, chronic disease, and preventive care needs. He also specializes in pain conditions such as bursitis, tendonitis, sprains, and neuropathy, which he treats using a Class IV high power laser. He sees patients of all ages for well-child visits, adult preventive care, and ongoing primary care.
Yes. Dr. Schulman holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine since 1988.
D. from UC San Diego. He completed his residency at Long Beach Memorial's Family Medicine Residency Program in 1988. He later spent fifteen years as a faculty clinician with the UC San Diego Medical Group, serving in leadership and teaching roles.
Dr. Schulman follows published clinical guidelines and prefers generic medications when clinically appropriate. He schedules 60-minute appointments and starts them on time. He answers the phone himself and stays reachable by cell phone around the clock, giving patients direct access without going through staff.
Yes. Dr. Schulman has operated an Avicenna Class IV high power laser since 2008. Non-members may see him specifically for laser pain therapy without joining the practice or paying the annual membership fee.
Dr. Schulman served as a faculty clinician with the UC San Diego Medical Group for fifteen years. He was medical director of the La Jolla Family Medicine office for twelve years and clinical service chief for the Division of Family Medicine for three years. The UC San Diego Academy of Clinician Scholars selected him as an inaugural member. He continues as a voluntary clinical professor of family medicine at UC San Diego.
Dr. Schulman maintains affiliate medical staff privileges at UC San Diego hospitals in Hillcrest and La Jolla, as well as at Scripps Memorial Hospital in Encinitas.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026