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Karel Francis Rybnicek, MD, Gastroenterology, Shelby, NC, Atrium Health Cleveland

Karel FrancisRybnicekMD, FACG, FACP

Gastroenterology Shelby, NC

Biliary Tract Disease, Esophagus Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Summary

  • Dr. Karel Francis Rybnicek is a gastroenterologist in Shelby, NC and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Atrium Health Cleveland, Carolinas HealthCare System Cleveland, and Charles George Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Masaryk University Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice 39 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Czech. He specializes in biliary tract disease, esophagus disease, and inflammatory bowel disease and is experienced in general gastroenterology, inflammatory bowel disease, esophageal disorders, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.

Education & Training

  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
    University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1987 - 1989
  • Advocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Medical Center
    Advocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1984 - 1987
  • Masaryk University Faculty of Medicine
    Masaryk University Faculty of MedicineClass of 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1989 - Present
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1989 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1989 - 2024
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 1987 - 2001
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1985 - 1987
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACG) American College of Gastroenterology
  • Fellow (FACP) American College of Physicians
  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Czech

Hospital Affiliations