SLUCare Physician Group
Alex Befeler, MD
Gastroenterology, Transplant Hepatology
1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level
St. Louis, MO 63104
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.
About Me
Education:
Fellowship
University of Chicago Hospitals
Medical School
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Internship
University of Texas Southwestern
Residency
University of Texas Southwestern
Hospital Affiliations:
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
Certifications:
American Board of Int Med - Gastroenterology
American Board of Int Med-Transplant Hepatology
Drug Enforcement Administration
Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Missouri State Board of Registration
Medical Interests:
Abdominal transplant surgery
Acute and chronic hepatitis
Alcohol associated liver disease
Cirrhosis
EGD Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Hemochromatosis
Hemochromatosis iron overload disease
Hepatic hemangiomas
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Abdominal transplant surgery
Acute and chronic hepatitis
Alcohol associated liver disease
Cirrhosis
EGD Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Hemochromatosis
Hemochromatosis iron overload disease
Hepatic hemangiomas
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Liver biopsy
Liver cancer
Liver diseases
Liver transplantation
Living related donor liver transplantation
NASH fatty liver disease
Porphyria
Portal hypertension
Wilson disease
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May 14, 2025Very well. He made me feel very comfortable and answered any questions that I had.
Apr 18, 2025I appreciate his concern about my general health.
Apr 17, 2025ALEX is one of my first doctors before my transplants and has been with me ever since he is one of the reason I'm alive today a great doctor. Thanks 👌😆
Apr 16, 2025Wonderful Physician - Shout out to the Transplant Team- they are Amazing!!
Mar 29, 2025Very knowledgeable and fairly friendly