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Dr. Alexander Gelfer, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 76
Dr. Alexander Gelfer, MD
3.0 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Alexander Gelfer, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 76
Buffalo, NY
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Offers telehealth

Dr. Alexander Gelfer, MD is a Pulmonologist in Buffalo, NY.

About

Dr. Gelfer graduated from First Moscow Medical State University / I.M. Sechenov and completed a residency at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Alexander Gelfer, MD is a Pulmonologist in Buffalo, NY. Dr. Gelfer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sisters of Charity Hospital. Dr. Gelfer has experience treating conditions like Asphyxia and Hypoxemia, Shortness of Breath and Sleep Apnea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Gelfer received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Gelfer's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Gelfer also speaks Russian. Dr. Gelfer is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Shortness of Breath
Sleep Apnea
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Shortness of Breath
Sleep Apnea
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Shortness of Breath
Sleep Apnea
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Sleep Study
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Aspergillosis
Asthma
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Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Emphysema
Insomnia
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Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Primary Central Sleep Apnea
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sarcoidosis
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchiolitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
Asbestosis
Barrett's Esophagus
Bronchiolitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Bronchospasm
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Cough
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Cystic Fibrosis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Exercise Induced Asthma
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hypoxemia
Lung Nodule
Lymph Node Sarcoidosis
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Narcolepsy
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pneumonia
Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Respiratory Failure
Scleroderma
Sleep Related Hypoxemia
Sleep-Walking
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Umbilical Hernia
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Respiratory Management
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Encompass
  • Cigna PPO
  • Tricare
  • Fidelis Care HMO
  • MVP Health Care PPO
  • Preferred Choice POS
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Humana
  • Univera Healthcare
  • Universal American
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    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
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    Navigate POS
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    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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  • WellCare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
  • Medicaid
  • myBlue Access EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Pulmonary Group of Western New York LLP
    100 College Pkwy Ste 110, Buffalo, NY 14221
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 631-8863
  2. 2 Office
    2950 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 447-6100
  3. 3 St Joseph Hospital of Cheektowaga New York
    2605 Harlem Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 891-2400
  4. 4 Spindrift Drive Office
    297 Spindrift Dr Ste 100, Buffalo, NY 14221
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 631-8863

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gelfer
3.0
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (6)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (7)

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Russian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine
Sleep Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • First Moscow Medical State University / I.M. Sechenov
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Englewood Hospital and Medical Center
    1984
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Englewood Hospital and Medical Center
    1986
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Rochester/Strong Memorial Hospital
    1989
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alexander Gelfer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gelfer's profile.

Dr. Gelfer frequently treats the following conditions: Asphyxia and Hypoxemia, Shortness of Breath and Sleep Apnea. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alexander Gelfer, MD is affiliated with Sisters of Charity Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Alexander Gelfer, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sisters of Charity Hospital

    2157 Main St, Buffalo, NY