
Stefan David Holubar MD MS, FACS, FASCRS
Professor of Surgery IBD Surgery; Director of Research, Department of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic
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9500 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44195
Phone+1 216-445-8578
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Summary
- Stefan Holubar, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist located in Cleveland, OH. He completed his medical education at the University of Vermont College of Medicine in 2002 and went on to complete residencies at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Currently, he's serving on the active staff of the Cleveland Clinic since 2017. He has experience in treating conditions such as diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, hemorrhoids, volvulus, and has knowledge in flexible sigmoidoscopy. Dr. Holubar's most recent work has been published in various medical journals. He is also involved in clinical trials, notably with a primary role in two concerning colorectal surgery and rectal cancer treatments. Over his career, he's been recognized with multiple fellowships and certifications, including from the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery, American College of Surgeons, and Epic Systems Corporation.
Education & Training
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2009 - 2010
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellResidency, Surgery, 2002 - 2007
University of Vermont College of MedicineClass of 2002
Certifications & Licensure
NH State Medical License 2010 - Present
OH State Medical License 2017 - 2026
MN State Medical License 2007 - 2010
American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FASCRS) American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
Clinical Trials
- PROSPECT: Chemotherapy Alone or Chemotherapy Plus Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Undergoing Surgery Start of enrollment: 2012 Jun 12
- Pyridostigmine Efficacy and Safety for Treatment of Ileus After Colorectal Surgery Start of enrollment: 2024 Sep 03
Roles: Principal Investigator, Contact
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Pouch advancement flaps for the surgical management of complex pouch-related fistulas: Is there a difference between pouch perineal and pouch vaginal fistulae?Giulia De Carlo, Mikhael Belkovsky, Olga Lavryk Lavryk, Arielle Kanters, Katherine Falloon
Surgery. 2025-11-01 - Cellular and molecular mechanisms in the pathogenesis of pouchitis: more than just the microbiota.Manuel B Braga-Neto, Taha Qazi, Clifton Fulmer, Stefan D Holubar, Claudio Fiocchi
Gut. 2025-10-08 - Heineke-Mikulicz Strictureplasty of the Pouch Inlet.Jeongyoon Moon, Olga Lavryk, Taha Qazi, Stefan D Holubar
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum. 2025-10-01
Journal Articles
- Factors Associated with Long-Term Quality of Life After Restorative Proctocolectomy with Ileal Pouch Anal AnastomosisLuca Stocchi, Sherief Shawki, Olga A Lavryk, Conor P Delaney, Scott R Steele, Stefan D Holubar, Tracy L Hull, Jeremy M Lipman, Journal of gastrointestinal surgery
Press Mentions
Study Explores Impact of Kono-S Anastomosis on Crohn’s Disease PatientsApril 22nd, 2024- IBD Symptoms May Show up Years Before Clinical Diagnosis, Study ShowsMarch 6th, 2023
- Top in GI: Dual Biologic Therapy in IBD; Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Fistulizing Crohn’sFebruary 3rd, 2023
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Other Languages
- German, Swedish
External Links
- CCF Webpagehttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/22497-stefan-holubar
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