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Dr. Laura Alba, MD

Transplant Hepatology* Age 56
Dr. Laura Alba, MD
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Dr. Laura Alba, MD is a Transplant Hepatologist in Kansas City, MO.
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Dr. Laura Alba, MD

Transplant Hepatology* Age 56
Kansas City, MO
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Laura Alba, MD is a Transplant Hepatologist in Kansas City, MO.

About

Dr. Alba graduated from University Autonoma de San Luis Potosi in 1992 and completed a residency at UMKC School of Medicine - St Lukes Hospital.Dr. Laura Alba, MD is a Transplant Hepatologist in Kansas City, MO and has 32 years experience. Dr. Alba currently practices at Saint Luke's Hospital Abdominal Transplant and Multispecialty Clinic and are affiliated with Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Saint Luke's East Hospital, Saint Luke's South Hospital, Saint Luke's North Hospital-Barry Road, Hedrick Medical Center and Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Dr. Alba has experience treating conditions like Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Cirrhosis and Ascites among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alba received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Alba's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alba also speaks Spanish. Dr. Alba is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Cirrhosis
Ascites
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Cirrhosis
Ascites
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Cirrhosis
Ascites
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Liver Damage
Hepatic Fibrosis
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
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Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hepatorenal Syndrome
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Hiatal Hernia
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
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Megacolon
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Hepatitis
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Saint Luke's Hospital Abdominal Transplant and Multispecialty Clinic
    4321 Washington St Ste 4000, Kansas City, MO 64111
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Jul 09, 2019
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Transplant Hepatology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University Autonoma de San Luis Potosi
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine and Transplant Hepatology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Lukes Hospital
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • UMKC School of Medicine - St Lukes Hospital
    1998
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic-Rochester
    1998
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Laura Alba, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alba's profile.

Dr. Alba frequently treats the following conditions: Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Cirrhosis and Ascites. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Laura Alba, MD is affiliated with Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Saint Luke's East Hospital, Saint Luke's South Hospital, Saint Luke's North Hospital-Barry Road, Hedrick Medical Center and Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Laura Alba, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine and Transplant Hepatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO

  • Saint Luke's East Hospital

    100 NE Saint Lukes Blvd, Lees Summit, MO

  • Saint Luke's South Hospital

    12300 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS

  • Saint Luke's North Hospital-Barry Road

    5830 NW Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO

  • Hedrick Medical Center

    2799 N Washington St, Chillicothe, MO

  • Hutchinson Regional Medical Center

    1701 E 23rd Ave, Hutchinson, KS