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Dr. Karel Rybnicek, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.7 (6)
Map Pin Small Shelby, NC
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Karel Rybnicek, MD

Dr. Karel Rybnicek, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Shelby, NC. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 46 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS and is affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland. Patients rated Dr. Rybnicek an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Rybnicek works at Practice in Shelby, NC. They frequently treat conditions like Abdominal Pain and Dysphagia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Rybnicek's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Cleveland Gastroenterology Associates P.A.
    808 N Washington St, Shelby, NC 28150 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (704) 480-0008
  2. 2
    Cleveland Ambulatory Services
    1100 N Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28150 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (704) 482-1331

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  • Atrium Health Cleveland

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Abdominal Pain
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Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Abdominal Pain
Dysphagia
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Nausea
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Ulcerative Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
Anemia
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Diarrhea
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Duodenal Polypectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hepatitis C
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Gastritis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Spleen Cyst
Stomal Ulcer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    About Dr. Karel Rybnicek, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 46 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Czech
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    NPI Number
    • 1962472357
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Karel Rybnicek, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Rybnicek is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Rybnicek has seen patients for Abdominal Pain and Dysphagia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Rybnicek on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Rybnicek. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Rybnicek.

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