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Dr. Alexander Gelfer, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
3.0 (17)
Map Pin Small Buffalo, NY
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Overview of Dr. Alexander Gelfer, MD

Dr. Alexander Gelfer, MD is a Pulmonologist in Buffalo, NY. They graduated from First Moscow Medical State University / I.M. Sechenov and is affiliated with Sisters Of Charity Hospital and Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Dr. Gelfer, completed a residency at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Gelfer an average 3.0 star rating.

Dr. Gelfer works at Practice in Buffalo, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Asphyxia and Hypoxemia, Low Blood Oxygen Level and Sleep Apnea along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Gelfer's Office 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
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    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

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  • Sisters Of Charity Hospital
  • Kenmore Mercy Hospital

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Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
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Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Sleep Apnea
Shortness of Breath
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Aspergillosis
Asthma
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Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Lung Cancer
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Pleural Effusion
Primary Central Sleep Apnea
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Sleep Study
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
Asbestosis
Barrett's Esophagus
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Cough
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Emphysema
Empyema
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Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Insomnia
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Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Nodule
Lymph Node Sarcoidosis
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Narcolepsy
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonia
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Respiratory Failure
Sarcoidosis
Sleep Related Hypoxemia
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Systemic Sclerosis
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
Thoracentesis
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    3.0
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    Based on 17 ratings
    Patient Ratings (17)
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    4 Star
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    About Dr. Alexander Gelfer, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pulmonary Disease

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Russian
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1689638462
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Rochester/Strong Memorial Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Englewood Hospital and Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Englewood Hospital and Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • First Moscow Medical State University / I.M. Sechenov
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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    Dr. Gelfer has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Gelfer has seen patients for Asphyxia and Hypoxemia, Low Blood Oxygen Level and Sleep Apnea, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Gelfer on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    17 patients have reviewed Dr. Gelfer. The overall rating for this provider is 3.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gelfer.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Gelfer, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Gelfer appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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