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Dr. Alexander Boris Gelfer, FCCP, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology

Professional interests include: lung issues

665 Elm Street
Buffalo, NY 14203

1-800-767-9355

Dr. Alexander Boris Gelfer, FCCP, MD is a pulmonologist in Williamsville, NY specializing in adult pulmonology. Dr. Alexander Boris Gelfer, FCCP, MD is affiliated with Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Sisters of Charity Hospital, Catholic Health System, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, PULMONARY GROUP OF WESTERN NEW YORK, LLP and St Joseph Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

100 College Parkway Suite 110
Williamsville, NY 14221

Address:

2157 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214

Address:

2605 Harlem Road
Buffalo, NY 14225

Address:

2950 Elmwood Avenue
Kenmore, NY 14217

Address:

665 Elm Street
Buffalo, NY 14203

Some issues Dr. Alexander Boris Gelfer, FCCP, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

airway management	97
doctor visit	383
hospital care	235
inpatient care	235
pulmonary testing	211
sleep study	193

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	89
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	60
Less than 65	139

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	54
Diabetes	45
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

airway management	82
doctor visit	388
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20
pulmonary testing	200
sleep study	149

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	39
Less than 65	88

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	43
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

airway management	92
doctor visit	434
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
pulmonary testing	212
sleep study	172

**Gender**
Male	372
Female	412

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	618
Black	114
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	230
85 and over	80
Less than 65	218

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

airway management	77
doctor visit	445
pulmonary testing	234
sleep study	149

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	32
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	58
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

airway management	63
doctor visit	345
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
pulmonary testing	170
sleep study	131

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	267
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	31
Less than 65	87

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

airway management	82
doctor visit	299
pulmonary testing	149
sleep study	141

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	31
Less than 65	91

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

airway management	47
doctor visit	272
pulmonary testing	97
sleep study	103

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	36
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

airway management	13
doctor visit	316
pulmonary testing	143
sleep study	39

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	29
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	19

airway management	35
doctor visit	329
pulmonary testing	151
sleep study	96

airway management	41
doctor visit	200
pulmonary testing	149
sleep study	112

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Boris Gelfer, FCCP, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alexander Boris Gelfer, FCCP, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Williamsville, NY were pulmonary testing, sleep study, hospital care and inpatient care.

airway management	62
doctor visit	341
hospital care	74
inpatient care	74
pulmonary testing	172
sleep study	129

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Boris Gelfer, FCCP, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	44
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	243
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	33
75 to 84	81
Less than 65	81
65 to 74	110

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Boris Gelfer, FCCP, MD From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Boris Gelfer, FCCP, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	22
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Education & Training

He completed residency at First Moscow State Medical University Internal Medicine Residency. He is certified by the American Board of Sleep Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Residency: First Moscow State Medical University Internal Medicine Residency

Board Certification: American Board of Sleep Medicine

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alexander Boris Gelfer, FCCP, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Kenmore Mercy Hospital

Sisters of Charity Hospital

Catholic Health System

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

PULMONARY GROUP OF WESTERN NEW YORK, LLP

St Joseph Campus

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alexander Boris Gelfer, FCCP, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Gilead Sciences Inc	$4,296 Letairis $3,641	$656
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$2,840 FASENRA $903	SYMBICORT $821	BREZTRI $521	TEZSPIRE $142	DALIRESP $140	Other $312
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$2,773 NUCALA $1,012	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $690	BREO $379	ANORO $325	AREXVY $165	Other $203
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$2,566 SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $888	OFEV $785	STIOLTO RESPIMAT $270	STIOLTO $148	COMBIVENT RESPIMAT $105	Other $371
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$2,264 UPTRAVI $979	OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $501	OPSUMIT $277	TRACLEER BOSENTAN $107	VENTAVIS ILOPROST $103	Other $297
Other	$13,851 Adempas $1,490	ACTHAR $1,322	DUPIXENT $1,060	Brovana $675	ADCIRCA $598	Other $8,707

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$25,112
Consulting Fee	$2,500
Travel and Lodging	$794
Education	$183

Biography

Dr. Alexander Gelfer is a physician who specializes in adult pulmonology. He speaks Russian. He is professionally affiliated with Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Sisters of Charity Hospital. Dr. Gelfer has an open panel in Buffalo, NY according to Catholic Health.

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General Payments

Biography

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