Summary

Dr. Karel Rybnicek is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician with 48 years of experience treating digestive system disorders. He earned his medical degree from Masarykova Univerzita Lekarska Fakulta and completed his residency training at Advocate Christ Medical Center. Dr. Rybnicek provides care in English to patients throughout his practice.

Dr. Rybnicek is affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland and Trident Medical Center, seeing patients in Shelby, North Carolina. He specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, diverticular disease, and diverticulosis. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies and both upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2
  • 48 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Advocate Christ Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Karel Francis Rybnicek has 2 locations

Atrium Health Gastroenterology And Hepatology

808 N Washington StShelby, NC 28150
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 - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Atrium Health Cleveland

201 E Grover StShelby, NC 28150

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Dr. Karel Francis Rybnicek, MDChimdi Mfebe, APRNAshley Anderson, APRNRebecca Humphries, APRN
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
48 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Shelby , NCLittle Rock , ARSacramento , CASacramento , CA
Med School: Masarykova Univerzita Lekarska Fakulta Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine Med School: Emory University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karel Francis Rybnicek

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Karel Francis Rybnicek has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karel Francis Rybnicek has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

Dr. Karel Francis Rybnicek holds an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Advocate Christ Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Masarykova Univerzita Lekarska Fakulta in 1978.

NPI Number

Dr. Rybnicek's NPI number is 1962472357.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Karel Rybnicek accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Karel Rybnicek has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr. Karel Rybnicek accepting new patients?
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What languages does Dr. Karel Rybnicek speak?
Dr. Karel Rybnicek speaks English.
Where is Dr. Karel Rybnicek's office located?
Dr. Karel Rybnicek's office is located at 808 N Washington St, Shelby, NC, 28150.
Which hospitals is Dr. Karel Rybnicek affiliated with?
Dr. Karel Rybnicek is affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland and Trident Medical Center.

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