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Dr. Alex Befeler, MD

Transplant Hepatology*
4.7 (9)
Map Pin Small Saint Louis, MO
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Alex Befeler, MD

Dr. Alex Befeler, MD is a Transplant Hepatology Specialist in Saint Louis, MO. They specialize in Transplant Hepatology, has 32 years of experience. They graduated from University of Chicago and is affiliated with West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital, Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrence, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City, Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital, Good Samaritan Regional Health Center, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia, Herrin Hospital, Marshall Browning Hospital, Memorial Hospital and Pinckneyville Community Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Befeler an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Befeler works at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, MO with other offices in Springfield, MO and Cape Girardeau, MO. They frequently treat conditions like Cirrhosis, Liver Damage from Alcohol and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Befeler's Office 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) 617-2909
  2. 2
    1540 E Evergreen Rd
    1540 E Evergreen St, Springfield, MO 65803 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 577-8867
  3. 3
    Center for Specialized Medicine
    1225 S Grand Blvd # 3L, Saint Louis, MO 63104 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 257-3760
  4. 4
    Southeast Missouri Hospital
    1723 Broadway St Ste 220, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 257-8310
  5. 5
    SSM Health SLU Hospital - South Campus
    1755 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63104 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 617-2909

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital
  • Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrence
  • SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City
  • Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital
  • Good Samaritan Regional Health Center
  • SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia
  • Herrin Hospital
  • Marshall Browning Hospital
  • Memorial Hospital
  • Pinckneyville Community Hospital

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Cirrhosis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Ascites
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Esophageal Varices
Hepatitis C
Liver Damage
Splenomegaly
Liver Biopsy
Biliary Cirrhosis
Gallstones
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Cholangitis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatic Fibrosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dehydration
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Liver Cancer
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
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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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    About Dr. Alex Befeler, MD

    Specialties*
    • Transplant Hepatology

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    Years of Experience
    • 32 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Persian
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    NPI Number
    • 1881602753
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Chicago
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Alex Befeler, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Befeler is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Befeler has seen patients for Cirrhosis, Liver Damage from Alcohol and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Befeler on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    9 patients have reviewed Dr. Befeler. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Befeler.

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