Dr. Alex Befeler, MD
Gastroenterology•Male•Age 54
Dr. Alex Befeler, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in St Louis, MO. Dr. Befeler has more experience with Pancreatic Disease and Liver Disease than other specialists in his area. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Heartland Regional Medical Center and Marshall Browning Hospital. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Befeler to book an appointment.
Center for Specialized Medicine
1225 S Grand 3l Door 1 # 2 St Louis, MO 63104Compare Providers
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Hospital Highlight
Dr. Befeler is affiliated with Parkland Health Center - Farmington Farmington, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well
- Practices at Top Hospital
- Good Patient Care
Experience and Background Checks
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Befeler
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Befeler treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Befeler treats other conditions, please contact the office at (314) 257-3760.
Pancreatic Disease
Pancreatic disease specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the pancreas, such as pancraetitis.Compare with other Pancreatic Disease specialists.
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Liver Disease
Liver disease specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the liver, such as hepatitis, fatty liver disease, and cirrhosis, through medications, lifestyle changes, or surgery.Compare with other Liver Disease specialists.
Dr. Befeler treats at a
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Dr. Befeler's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- All Types of Food Poisoning
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anemia
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Bile Duct Procedure
- Boerhaave's Syndrome
- Celiac Disease
- Cirrhosis
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Dehydration
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Duodenal Polypectomy
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dysentery
- Dysphagia
- Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- Enteritis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
- Esophageal Motility Disorders
- Esophageal Ulcer
- Esophageal Varices
- Esophagitis
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Food Allergy
- Food Poisoning
- Gallstones
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
- Gastroparesis
- Heartburn
- Hemochromatosis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis B - Immune Response
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatorenal Syndrome
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Ileus
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Ischemic Colitis
- Liver Biopsy
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
- Malnutrition
- Megacolon
- Nausea
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-Neonatal Jaundice
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Pancreatitis
- Pelvic Abscess
- Peptic Ulcer
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Viral Enteritis
- Viral Hepatitis
- Vomiting Disorders
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Dr. Befeler accepts
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Dr. Befeler accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- Balanced Blue Access Choice-MO
- Balanced Blue Access-MO
- Balanced Blue Preferred-MO
- Blue Access Choice (St Louis) (Select Network)-MO
- Blue Access Choice - S-MO
- Blue Access Choice-MO
- Blue Access-MO
- Blue Preferred (Blue Preferred / Small Grp)-MO
- Blue Preferred (Select Network)-MO POS
- Blue Preferred Network-MO
- Blue Preferred Options-MO
- Blue Preferred Plus-MO POS
- Blue Preferred-MO HMO
- Blue Traditional-MO
- Bronze Blue Access Choice Plus-MO
- Bronze Blue Access Choice-MO
- Bronze Blue Access Plus-MO
- Bronze Blue Access-MO
- Bronze Blue Preferred Plus-MO
- Bronze Blue Preferred-MO
- Bronze Pathway for HSA-MO
- Bronze Pathway X for HSA-MO
- Bronze Pathway X-MO
- Bronze Pathway-MO
- Catastrophic Pathway X-MO
- Catastrophic Pathway-MO
- Gold Blue Access Choice Plus-MO
- Gold Blue Access Choice-MO
- Gold Blue Access Plus-MO
- Gold Blue Access-MO
- Gold Blue Preferred Options-MO
- Gold Blue Preferred Plus-MO
- Gold Blue Preferred-MO
- Gold Pathway X-MO
- Gold Pathway-MO
- Lumenos Plans (Blue Access Choice)-MO
- Lumenos plans (Blue Access)-MO
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Pathway X-MO
- Pathway-MO
- Preferred-Care Blue (KC) (Select Network)-MO
- Silver Blue Access Choice Plus-MO
- Silver Blue Access Choice-MO
- Silver Blue Access Plus-MO
- Silver Blue Access-MO
- Silver Blue Preferred Options-MO
- Silver Blue Preferred-MO
- Silver Pathway for HSA-MO
- Silver Pathway X for HSA-MO
- Silver Pathway X-MO
- Silver Pathway-MO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Blue Preferred Plus POS
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna
- Open Access Plus
- Coventry Health Care
- Coventry Health America PPO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HAP Insurance
- Health Alliance PPO
- HealthLink
- HealthLink PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Molina Healthcare
- Molina
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
Dr. Befeler's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Befeler
4.7
Based on 9 ratings
| 5 Stars | 88.88888888888889% | (8) |
| 4 Stars | 0% | (0) |
| 3 Stars | 0% | (0) |
| 2 Stars | 11.11111111111111% | (1) |
| 1 Star | 0% | (0) |
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- Office environment (9)
- Appointment wasn't rushed (8)
- Listened & answered questions (8)
- Appointment was rushed (1)
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions (1)
- Staff wasn't friendly (1)
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- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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How was your experience with Dr. Befeler?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Befeler to family and friends is 4.6666665 out of 5
About Me
Care Philosophy
Biography
Specialties
- Gastroenterology
- Transplant Hepatology
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology
Education
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Alex Befeler, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. Alex Befeler, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Befeler's profile to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Alex Befeler, MD accept my insurance?
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What are Dr. Alex Befeler, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Befeler frequently treats Pancreatic Disease and Liver Disease. See all practice areas where Dr. Befeler specializes.
Where is Dr. Alex Befeler, MD's office located?
Dr. Befeler's office is located at 1225 S Grand 3l Door 1 # 2, St Louis, MO 63104. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Does Dr. Alex Befeler, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Befeler has not yet indicated whether they offer telehealth services. Please contact the office to check for availability/eligibility.
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Center for Specialized Medicine
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