Dr. Alex Befeler, MD
Dr. Alex Befeler, MD is a transplant hepatologist in Saint Louis, MO and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-Centralia and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital Jefferson City. He is accepting new patients.
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
1201 S Grand Blvd Saint Louis, MO 63104Make an Appointment
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- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Befeler specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Transplant Hepatology. • See board certifications
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Befeler
| 5 star | 90% | 90% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 10% | 10% |
| 1 star | 0% | 0% |
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How was your experience with Dr. Befeler?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Befeler to family and friends is 4.7 out of 5
About Me
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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....read morebiography
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....read moreTransplant Hepatology
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University Of Chicago
Medical School, 1992
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SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Center for Specialized Medicine
Southeast Missouri Hospital
SSM Health SLU Hospital - South Campus
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean12% higher than the national average
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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