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Dr. Alexander Gelfer, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 75
Dr. Alexander Gelfer, MD
3.0 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Alexander Gelfer, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 75
Buffalo, NY
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Offers telehealth

Dr. Alexander Gelfer, MD is a Pulmonologist in Buffalo, NY.

About

Dr. Alexander Gelfer, MD is a Pulmonologist in Buffalo, NY. They graduated from First Moscow Medical State University / I.M. Sechenov and completed a residency at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Sisters Of Charity Hospital and Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Dr. Gelfer has experience treating conditions like Asphyxia and Hypoxemia, Low Blood Oxygen Level and Sleep Apnea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Gelfer received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Gelfer also speaks Russian. Dr. Gelfer is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Experience Check

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Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Sleep Apnea
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Sleep Apnea
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Sleep Apnea
Shortness of Breath
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Aspergillosis
Asthma
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Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Lung Cancer
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Pleural Effusion
Primary Central Sleep Apnea
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Sleep Study
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
Asbestosis
Barrett's Esophagus
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Cough
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Emphysema
Empyema
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Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Insomnia
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Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Nodule
Lymph Node Sarcoidosis
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Narcolepsy
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonia
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Respiratory Failure
Sarcoidosis
Sleep Related Hypoxemia
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Systemic Sclerosis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Respiratory Management
Thoracentesis

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    Connection Employer Sponsored
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    National Blue High Performance Network
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
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  • Fidelis Care HMO
  • Tricare
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  • Encompass
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Medicaid
  • MVP Health Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • Univera Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Pulmonary Group of Western New York Llp
    100 College Pkwy Ste 110, Buffalo, NY 14221
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 631-8863
  2. 2 Office
    2950 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 447-6100
  3. 3 St Joseph Hospital of Cheektowaga New York
    2605 Harlem Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 891-2400
  4. 4 Spindrift Drive Office
    297 Spindrift Dr Ste 100, Buffalo, NY 14221
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Patient Satisfaction

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3.0
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (6)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (7)

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Russian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine
Sleep Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • First Moscow Medical State University / I.M. Sechenov
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Englewood Hospital and Medical Center
    1984
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Englewood Hospital and Medical Center
    1986
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Rochester/Strong Memorial Hospital
    1989
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alexander Gelfer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gelfer's profile.

Dr. Gelfer frequently treats the following conditions: Asphyxia and Hypoxemia, Low Blood Oxygen Level and Sleep Apnea. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alexander Gelfer, MD is affiliated with Sisters Of Charity Hospital and Kenmore Mercy Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Alexander Gelfer, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sisters Of Charity Hospital

    2157 Main St, Buffalo, NY

  • Kenmore Mercy Hospital

    2950 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore, NY