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Alex Befeler

Gastroenterology

Alex Befeler, MD

Professor of Internal Medicine; Medical Director of Liver Transplantation; Program Director, Transplant Hepatology Fellowship

Saint Louis, MO

Dr. Alex S. Befeler, MD, is a professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, where he serves as Medical Director of Liver Transplantation and Program Director for the Transplant Hepatology Fellowship. He specializes in transplant hepatology, managing complex liver diseases including acute and chronic hepatitis, alcohol-associated liver disease, cirrhosis, hemochromatosis, hepatic hemangiomas, and hepatocellular carc

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30+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
  • Transplant Hepatology (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education & Training

  • University of Chicago — Fellowship, Gastroenterology
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center — Residency, Internal Medicine

Peer Recognition

  • Castle ConnollyTop Doctor

    2012-2026 (15 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Transplant Hepatology

Conditions & Treatments

Cirrhosis & Liver DiseaseLiver TransplantationPortal Hypertension

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
  • SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis

Languages

English

Experience

30+ years in practice