Prof. José Oberholzer
Visceral & Transplant Surgery — Abdominal tumour and organ transplant surgery
Zurich, Switzerland
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Prof. José Oberholzer is a visceral and transplant surgeon publicly listed as Chief Physician and Chair of the Department of Visceral and Transplant Surgery at University Hospital Zurich (USZ) in Switzerland. He is publicly known for abdominal tumour surgery and organ transplantation.
His publicly reported areas of practice centre on surgery of the liver, bile ducts and pancreas and on organ transplantation. Patients considering care should confirm current consulting arrangements, sub-specialty focus and availability directly with the hospital.
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Experience
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Hospital Affiliations
- • University Hospital Zurich (USZ)
Conditions Treated
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- 1. How many of my specific procedure have you performed, and what are your outcomes?
- 2. Are you board-certified in Visceral & Transplant Surgery, and may I see your credentials?
- 3. What is your complication rate for this procedure, and how do you manage complications?
- 4. Will you personally perform the entire procedure, or will residents/fellows be involved?
- 5. What does follow-up care look like — how will we communicate after I return home?
- 6. Can you provide references from international patients you have treated?
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