About Alexander Faje, MD

Alexander Faje, MD is a clinician in the Neuroendocrine Clinical Center and a faculty member in the Neuroendocrine Unit at the Massachusetts General Hospital, and an Instructor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.  He is a clinical researcher and clinician, with a focus on pituitary disease.

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Locations

Mass General Endocrinology: Neuroendocrine & Pituitary Tumor Clinical Center
100 Blossom Street
Cox Building
Suite 140
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-7948

Medical Education

  • MD, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
  • Residency, University of Michigan Medical Center
  • Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital

American Board Certifications

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, American Board of Internal Medicine

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Publications

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    High-dose glucocorticoids for the treatment of ipilimumab-induced hypophysitis is associated with reduced survival in patients with melanoma. Cancer 2018

    Dopamine agonists can reduce cystic prolactinomas. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2016

    Immunotherapy and hypophysitis: clinical presentation, treatment, and biologic insights. Pituitary 2016

    Neuroendocrine disorders: pituitary imaging. Handb Clin Neurol 2016

    Hypophysitis: evaluation and management. Clin Diabetes Endocrinol 2016


    Ipilimumab-induced hypophysitis: a detailed longitudinal analysis in a large cohort of patients with metastatic melanoma. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2014

    The treatment of hyperprolactinemia in postmenopausal women with prolactin-secreting microadenomas: cons. Endocrine 2014

    Central diabetes insipidus: a previously unreported side effect of temozolomide. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2013

    Current treatment options for hyperprolactinemia. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2013

    Cavernous carotid artery aneurysm, a rare cause of intrasellar mass and hyperprolactinemia. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2012

    Basal, but not pulsatile, GH secretion determines the ambient circulating levels of IGF-1. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2010

Reviews: Comments and Ratings

4.7out of 5(137 Ratings, 46 Comments)

May 2025

Dr Faje was great! He talked about my medical issues since our last visit and asked various questions that related to my prior brain tumor and proton radiation. He watches various markers that involve pituitary and thyroid . He sends information promptly after my Cort Stim tests. He is kind,friendly and understanding. I much appreciate his input ... Read More


April 2025

Very nice and caring


April 2025

I was very happy to be able to do a Zoom check-in with Dr. Faje.


April 2025

My visit to Dr. Alexander Faje was very good. I didn't have to wait very long to see him after my check-in. I think I may have gotten there a few minutes early and he was right on time in taking me into his office. We were in his office space probably 40, 45 minutes and we had a long talk about my condition [redacted] He showed great thoroughness ... Read More


April 2025

Yeah. She's a lovely person. I felt very lucky to have her synthetic, sweet presence at times that I'm having difficulties. I'm very old. I've been ill. Anyway, lovely woman, and thank you.


April 2025

This was my first visit. The care was timely, professional, and Dr. Faje was very aware of my past background, especially the last 13 months post-op brain cancer.


April 2025

Great experience


March 2025

Dr. Faje was very well prepared and made himself very familiar with my medical history. I was seen very promptly and courteously.


March 2025

This doctor was excellent. He explained me very well. He was super patient, was excellent, excellent, excellent. I would recommend to anyone. Yes, five stars doctor. Thank you.


March 2025

Very knowledgeable, which is the most important criteria for a specialist.

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