

Gastroenterology
Alex Befeler, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine; Medical Director of Liver Transplantation; Program Director, Transplant Hepatology Fellowship
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
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 Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
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