Dr. Karla Alba, MD

Dr. Karla Alba, MD

Family Physician

At a glance

4.81 stars (52 reviews)
96% are satisfied with this provider ·
Works at Memorial Hermann Medical Group
Speaks English and Spanish
Offers appointments for children and teens
Accommodating office and services for children of all ages
4.81
52 reviews
Bedside manner
4.7
Wait time
4.8

Recent reviews

Dr. Alba took her time listening to me. She thought through my symptoms and gave me a clear idea of the possibilities and the next steps.
Dr. Alba and her team were amazing. I was seen very quick. The medical assistant was really nice and helpful. Dr. Alba was a breath of fresh air and answered every question I had. I’m glad I switched providers
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Areas of expertise

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Chronic diabetes
Chronic high blood pressure
Chronic diabetes
Chronic high blood pressure

More about Dr. Karla Alba, MD

Dr. Karla Alba earned her undergraduate degree in biology from The University of Texas at Austin and her medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. She completed her residency in family medicine at UT Health San Antonio Medical School and a fellowship in reproductive health at the Institute for Family Health in New York City. Dr. Alba, who is board-certified in family medicine, treats patients of all ages and speaks fluent Spanish. In addition to her board certification, she also holds a certificate in basic life support. As a family medicine physician, she sees patients for acute care (such as flu, asthma and injuries), chronic care (such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, anxiety and depression) and preventative medicine, including cancer screenings. Her primary clinical interests include adolescent medicine, reproductive health, mental health and preventative medicine. Dr. Alba’s approach to care is to provide team-based, patient-centered medicine that integrates mental health. She wants her patients to see her as understanding and caring and to feel that, as a team, they came up with the best treatment plan to fit the patient’s lifestyle. Away from her practice, Dr. Alba enjoys family time, arts and crafts.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - UTMB Health - University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Doctor of Medicine
UT Health San Antonio | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Residency in Family Medicine
Institute For Family Health, Fellowship in Reproductive Health Care and Advocacy

Practice

Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Background

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1184079485

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.81
Wait time
4.76
Bedside manner
4.67
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I was going in to address my mental health, and she came in very direct and proactive about addressing my issues.
Dr. Alba took her time listening to me. She thought through my symptoms and gave me a clear idea of the possibilities and the next steps.
Dr.Alba was very nice
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Dr. Alba and her team were amazing. I was seen very quick. The medical assistant was really nice and helpful. Dr. Alba was a breath of fresh air and answered every question I had. I’m glad I switched providers
Verified patient
I just moved to Houston as my company relocated me, and was so excited to have found a female Primary Care physician very close to my home. I went in for a 10:40am yearly Physical, fasted for 8hrs, filled out all initial new patient IPad information which took about 30min. (front desk lady appeared to be non empathetic towards any of the patients in the waiting room, firm with no smile!) finally was seen by Dr. Alba, she appeared rushed and was asking questions she was reading off her computer, no relevance to why I was there! She was not listening to my concerns and she rudely said: "this is a physical, you need an appointment for answers to your concerns!" I was sent to suite200 Quest for lab work, they said I had to wait till 3:20! This was the worst Doctor's visit experience I have had in almost 4 decades:( I had to go back to work at 3 and therefore NOTHING WAS ACCOMPLISHED TODAY:( just AWFUL
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Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Karla Alba work with?

Dr. Karla Alba works with Memorial Hermann Medical Group.

Which board certifications does Dr. Karla Alba have?

Dr. Karla Alba is certified by American Board of Family Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Karla Alba?

Dr. Karla Alba frequently sees patients for Annual Physical, Arthritis, Hearing Problems, Illness, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Karla Alba on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Karla Alba speak?

Dr. Karla Alba speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. Karla Alba in reviews?

52 patients have reviewed Dr. Karla Alba. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.81/5. They have a 4.67/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.76/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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