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Dr. Alex Befeler, MD

Transplant Hepatology* Age 58
Dr. Alex Befeler, MD
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Dr. Alex Befeler, MD is a Transplant Hepatologist in Saint Louis, MO.
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Dr. Alex Befeler, MD

Transplant Hepatology* Age 58
Saint Louis, MO
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Alex Befeler, MD is a Transplant Hepatologist in Saint Louis, MO.

About

Dr. Befeler graduated from University of Chicago. Dr. Alex Befeler, MD is a Transplant Hepatologist in Saint Louis, MO and has 32 years experience. Dr. Befeler currently practices at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital and are affiliated with West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital Jefferson City, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-Centralia, Good Samaritan Regional Health Center, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, Baptist Health Paducah, Herrin Hospital, Marshall Browning Hospital, Memorial Hospital and Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Dr. Befeler has experience treating conditions like Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Cirrhosis and Liver Damage from Alcohol among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Befeler received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Befeler's office accepts new patients. Dr. Befeler also speaks Persian. Dr. Befeler is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Cirrhosis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Cirrhosis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Cirrhosis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Ascites
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Biliary Cirrhosis
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Hepatitis C
Liver Damage
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Splenomegaly
Liver Biopsy
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Bile Duct Obstruction
Cholangitis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatic Fibrosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Celiac Disease
Chronic Cholecystitis
Chronic Gastritis
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dehydration
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Heartburn
Hepatitis
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Abscess
Liver Cancer
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Splenic Infarct
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
    Preferred Care Blue PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
  • Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Preferred Options-MO PPO
  • Blue Network L
  • Alliance EPO
  • Blue Choice Select PPO
    Blue Print PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO

Locations

  1. 1 SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
    1201 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 257-8000
  2. 2 SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
    1201 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 617-2909
  3. 3 1540 E Evergreen Rd
    1540 E Evergreen St, Springfield, MO 65803
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 577-8867
  4. 4 1723 Broadway
    1723 Broadway St Ste 120, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 257-8310
  5. 5 Office
    1225 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 257-3760
  6. 6 SSM Health SLU Hospital - South Campus
    1755 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 617-2909

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Aug 24, 2024
Personal and attentive. Explains everything in detail. Extremely professional and knowledgeable.
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Languages Spoken
Persian
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Specialties*
Transplant Hepatology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Chicago
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alex Befeler, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Befeler's profile.

Dr. Befeler frequently treats the following conditions: Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Cirrhosis and Liver Damage from Alcohol. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alex Befeler, MD is affiliated with West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital Jefferson City, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-Centralia, Good Samaritan Regional Health Center, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, Baptist Health Paducah, Herrin Hospital, Marshall Browning Hospital, Memorial Hospital and Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Yes, Dr. Alex Befeler, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital

    400 E Tickle St, Dyersburg, TN

  • SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital Jefferson City

    2505 Mission Dr, Jefferson City, MO

  • SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-Centralia

    400 N Pleasant Ave, Centralia, IL

  • Good Samaritan Regional Health Center

    1 Good Samaritan Way, Mount Vernon, IL

  • SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

    3635 Vista Ave, Saint Louis, MO

  • Baptist Health Paducah

    2501 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY

  • Herrin Hospital

    201 S 14th St, Herrin, IL

  • Marshall Browning Hospital

    900 N Washington St, Du Quoin, IL

  • Memorial Hospital

    1900 State St, Chester, IL

  • Memorial Hospital of Carbondale

    405 W Jackson St, Carbondale, IL