Summary

Dr Alex Befeler treats patients for autoimmune liver disease, liver cancer, complications of cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. He sees patients before and after liver transplantation and serves as the medical director of liver transplantation. In his practice, he uses the latest treatment options, including sorafenib therapy for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.
His research interests include liver cancer markers and treatment, and hepatitis C treatment before and after liver transplantation.
Dr Befeler is a professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.5
  • 34 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

SLUCare Physician Group

1225 South Grand Boulevard 3L - Door 1-2St. Louis, MO 63104
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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34 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
St. Louis , MOSt. Louis , MOWashington , DCSAINT LOUIS , MO
Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Arizona College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alex Befeler

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Alex Befeler has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alex Befeler has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colposcopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Liver Transplantation
  • Transplant Surgeon
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Viral Human Hepatitis

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired
Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of MedicineGraduated in 1992

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Dr. Alex Befeler is affiliated with Marshall Browning Hospital.

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