


Dr. Karel Rybnicek, MD
Dr. Karel Rybnicek, MD is a gastroenterologist in Shelby, NC and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rybnicek has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease and Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities Atrium Health Cleveland and Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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808 N Washington St Shelby, NC 28150Make an Appointment
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Dr. Rybnicek is affiliated with Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte, a highly rated hospital.
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- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Rybnicek specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
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5 star | 67% | 67% |
4 star | 0% | 0% |
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1 star | 33% | 33% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Rybnicek to family and friends is 3.6666667 out of 5
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Dr. Karel Rybnicek, MD is a gastroenterologist in Shelby, NC and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rybnicek has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease and Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA...read moreGastroenterology
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University Of Alaska / Anchorage Campus
Medical School, 1978
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- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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