Summary

Dr. Jose Oberholzer specializes in surgery with a focus on transplant surgery, bringing 34 years of clinical experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Universitaet Zuerich Medizinische Fakultaet in Switzerland, providing him with international medical training and perspective. Dr. Oberholzer is fluent in English, German, and Italian, allowing him to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Oberholzer practices at University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago and University of Virginia Children's Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. His work centers around the Transplant Center, where he provides specialized surgical care for patients requiring organ transplantation. Patients consistently rate his care highly, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars. His extensive experience in transplant surgery enables him to handle complex cases and provide comprehensive surgical treatment for those in need of life-saving organ transplants.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.3
  • 34 years of experience
  • speaks English, German, Italian
  • Universitaet Zuerich Medizinische Fakultaet
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Jose Oberholzer has 6 locations

University Of Virginia Medical Center

1215 Lee StCharlottesville, VA 22908

University Of Illinois Hospital

1740 W Taylor StChicago, IL 60612

Transplant Center

1300 Jefferson Park Ave. Transplant Center, Fourth FloorCharlottesville, VA 22903

Transplant Center

1300 Jefferson Park Ave. Transplant Center, 4th FloorCharlottesville, VA 22903
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Transplant Center

1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 4Charlottesville, VA 22903
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Transplant Center

1300 Jefferson Park Ave. 1st FloorCharlottesville, VA 22903

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4.3 
34 Years of Experience 57 Years of Experience 60 Years of Experience 66 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, German, Italian Speaks English Speaks English
Charlottesville , VACharlottesville , VACharlottesville , VACharlottesville , VA
Med School: Universitaet Zuerich Medizinische Fakultaet Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: Kaohsiung Medical University Med School: University of Michigan Medical School
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Jose Oberholzer has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Jose Oberholzer has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Diabetes
  • Gene Therapy
  • Ischemia
  • Kidney Transplant (Renal Transplant)
  • Laproscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Liver Cancer
  • Liver Removal (Hepatectomy)
  • Liver Transplantation
  • Nephrectomy (Kidney Removal)
  • Pancreas Transplantation
  • Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal)
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Transplant Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

Dr. Jose Oberholzer holds an expired medical license in the states of Illinois and Virginia.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Universitaet Zuerich Medizinische Fakultaet in 1992.

NPI Number

Dr. Oberholzer's NPI number is 1114955028.

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Dr. Jose Oberholzer's office is located at 1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA, 22908.
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