3.5
8 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
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.
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
- 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 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
SLUCare Physician Group
1225 S Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63104 Tel: (314) 257-3760
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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| Transplant Surgery | Surgery | Transplant Surgery | Transplant Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 34 Years of Experience | 51 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience | 47 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Saint Louis , MO | Bridgeton , MO | Saint Louis , MO | Saint Louis , MO |
| Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine | Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine | Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Alex Befeler
Medical Specialties
Alex Befeler has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Alex Befeler has the following 15 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
34 Years Experience
Alex Befeler holds an expired medical license in the states of Missouri and Illinois.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Missouri that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine in 1992.
NPI Number
Alex Befeler's NPI number is 1881602753.
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- Alex Befeler is affiliated with Marshall Browning Hospital.
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- Alex Befeler speaks English.
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