Dr. Laura Alba, MD
Hepatologist
814.4 mi · 4320 Wornall Rd, #240, Kansas City, MO 64111
At a glance
4.82 stars (11 reviews)
96% are satisfied with this provider ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosà Facultad de Medicina
Works at Saint Luke's Liver and Transplant Specialists
Speaks English and Spanish
4.82
11 reviews
Bedside manner
4.7
Wait time
4.3
Recent reviews
Great staff. Very professional. Dr. Alba was an excellent health care provider. I would not hesitate to recommend her.
More than 1 year agoES
Dr. Alba was very down to earth and made me feel that I was the only person she was seeing that day. She took time to answer my questions and if I didn't quite understand something, she took the time to make sure that I did understand by the time we were done. I feel fortunate to have her as my specialist.
More than 1 year agoRC
Office location
Saint Luke's Liver and Transplant Specialists
814.4 mi · 4320 Wornall Rd, #240, Kansas City, MO, 64111
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Colonoscopy
Hepatitis C
Upper GI endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Hepatitis C
Upper GI endoscopy
More about Dr. Laura Alba, MD
Dr. Laura Alba is an attentive and reliable hepatologist based in Kansas City, MO. She earned her medical degree from the Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosà Facultad de Medicina in Mexico. She completed her residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. She also completed a fellowship in gastroenerology, hepatology, and liver transplantation at the Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education.
Dr. Alba is a part of Saint Luke's Liver and Transplant Specialists. She is a board certified physician by the American Board of Internal Medicine specializing in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology. Her clinical interests include clinical liver disease, endoscopy, colonoscopy, chronic hepatitis, and liver transplant. Because she is bilingual in English and Spanish, patients from a variety of backgrounds enjoy having her as their physician.
In addition to serving her patients, Dr. Alba is associate medical director for Saint Luke's liver transplant program and serves as the assistant program director for the University of Missouri, Kansas City school of medicine gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship program.
Dr. Alba is sensitive to the uniqueness of each patient's situation and adapts her consultations and treatment options appropriately to accommodate individual needs and concerns.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosà Facultad de Medicina
University of Missouri, Kansas City, Residency in Internal Medicine
University of Missouri, Kansas City, Fellowship in Gastroenterology
Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Fellowship in Gastroenerology, Hepatology, and Liver Transplantation
Practice
Saint Luke's Liver and Transplant Specialists
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)
Transplant Hepatology (Internal Medicine)
Awards and publications
Transfusion Related Acute Hepatic Enzyme Elevation: A New Disease Entity? Nachnani JS, Hamid F, Pandya P, Clarkston W, Alba L M. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2010 Mar 22(3).
Predictors of Hematological Abnormalities in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C Treated with Interferon and Ribavirin. Nachnani J S, Rao G A, Bulchandani D, Pandya P K, Alba L M Ann Hematol 2010 Feb 89(2) 121-5.
Biochemical and Histological Effects of Exendin-4 (Exenatide) on the Rat Pancreas. Nachnani J S, Bulchandani D G, Nookala A, Herndon B, Molteni A, Pandya P, Taylor R, Quinn T Weide L, Alba L M Diabetologica 2010, Jan 53(1) 153-9.
Clinicopathological Predictors to Predict Sustained Viral Response Rates in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C Infection Nachnani J S, Gidwani R, Sadeddin E, Clarkston W K, Fiorella R, Alba L M Indian J Gastroenterol 2007 Nov-Dec; 26(6): 279-82
Leptin, Insulin Resistance, and Liver Fibrosis in Human Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Angulo P, Alba L M, Petrovic L M, Adams L A, Lindor K D, Jensen MD. J Hepatol. 2004 Dec; 41(6):943-9.
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Female
NPI number
#1447219068
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.82
Wait time
4.27
Bedside manner
4.73
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11 reviews
Most relevant
Great staff. Very professional. Dr. Alba was an excellent health care provider. I would not hesitate to recommend her.
More than 1 year agoES
I am a new patient. Dr. Alba was very professional, listened to me and explained everything well.
More than 1 year agoNF
Okay, she answered all my questions. Told me what could be done in my case.
More than 1 year agoGL
Informative, very professional and forthcoming with information.
More than 1 year agoVS
Dr. Alba was very down to earth and made me feel that I was the only person she was seeing that day. She took time to answer my questions and if I didn't quite understand something, she took the time to make sure that I did understand by the time we were done. I feel fortunate to have her as my specialist.
More than 1 year agoRC
Very professional and always has all my test results available at appt time. Also, very quick response time for all calls and messages.
More than 1 year agoPB
The more encounters I have with Dr. Alba the more I like her. She is very knowledgable. She's very pleased when it's evident you've followed her advice for better health. She's direct , yet sympathetic, and keeps a positive attitude toward your health. I get the impression she truly cares.
More than 1 year agoDA
Very pleased and informed
More than 1 year agoBM
Dr. Laura Alba is second to none. She is very professional and friendly. She takes time with me and answers all of my questions, as well as, my wife's.
More than 1 year agoCN
very complete discussion and guidance
More than 1 year agoCH
More than 1 year agoGY
What practice does Dr. Laura Alba work with?
Dr. Laura Alba works with Saint Luke's Liver and Transplant Specialists.
Where is Dr. Laura Alba's office located?
Dr. Laura Alba's office is located at 4320 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111.
Which board certifications does Dr. Laura Alba have?
Dr. Laura Alba is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine), and Transplant Hepatology (Internal Medicine).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Laura Alba?
Dr. Laura Alba frequently sees patients for Colonoscopy, Endoscopy, Gastroscopy, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Laura Alba on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Laura Alba speak?
Dr. Laura Alba speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Dr. Laura Alba in reviews?
11 patients have reviewed Dr. Laura Alba. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.82/5. They have a 4.73/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.27/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.