Alex Befeler
Distinguished in Hepatitis C
Distinguished in Hepatitis C
1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
St. Louis, MO 

Overview

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.

Dr. Befeler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatitis C. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 4 articles in the study of Hepatitis C.

Graduate Institution
University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine
Residency
University of Texas Southwestern
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Transplant Surgery
Licenses
Internal Medicine in MO
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology
American Board Of Internal Medicine/Transplant Hepatology
Drug Enforcement Administration
Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation
Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Missouri State Board Of Registration
Fellowships
The University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics
University of Chicago Hospitals
Hospital Affiliations
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Celtic
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Dean Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Essence Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Home State Health
  • EPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Sunflower Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

SLUCare Physician Group
1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, St. Louis, MO 63104

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Befeler has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Porphyria
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Portal Hypertension
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Hemochromatosis
Cirrhosis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Wilson Disease
Liver Cancer

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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