Overview
Dr Maria is a Transplant Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Maria is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
4921 Parkview Pl, Saint Louis, MO 63110
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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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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dr Maria
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dr Maria?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dr Maria by calling their office at 573-426-5797. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dr Maria a top-rated expert for Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dr Maria is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), 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. Dr Maria specialize in?
While Dr. Dr Maria is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Liver Transplant, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Dr Maria participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dr Maria has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). You can view a list of Dr. Dr Maria's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Dr Maria accept my insurance?
Dr. Dr Maria accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 573-426-5797 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Maria isDistinguished. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Maria isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Liver TransplantDr. Maria isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Advanced
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Maria isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Enlarged LiverDr. Maria isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Maria isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- HepatectomyDr. Maria isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatectomy.
- HepatitisDr. Maria isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Maria isAdvanced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Maria isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Maria isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Maria isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Maria isExperienced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Maria isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Maria isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.