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 highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. 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.
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Locations
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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alex Befeler
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alex Befeler?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alex Befeler by calling their office at 314-257-3760. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alex Befeler a top-rated expert for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alex Befeler is classified as an Distinguished expert for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alex Befeler specialize in?
While Dr. Alex Befeler is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Hepatitis, and Visceromegaly. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Alex Befeler participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alex Befeler has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). You can view a list of Dr. Alex Befeler's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alex Befeler accept my insurance?
Dr. Alex Befeler accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-257-3760 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Befeler isDistinguished. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AscitesDr. Befeler isDistinguished. Learn about Ascites.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Befeler isDistinguished. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Befeler isDistinguished. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Befeler isDistinguished. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- HepatitisDr. Befeler isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Advanced
- CholangitisDr. Befeler isAdvanced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Befeler isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Befeler isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- JaundiceDr. Befeler isAdvanced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Liver CancerDr. Befeler isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Befeler isAdvanced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Experienced
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Befeler isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Budd-Chiari SyndromeDr. Befeler isExperienced. Learn about Budd-Chiari Syndrome.
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Befeler isExperienced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- ColonoscopyDr. Befeler isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Congenital Hepatic FibrosisDr. Befeler isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis.
- EndoscopyDr. Befeler isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.