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Dr. Laura Alba, MD

Transplant Hepatology*
5.0 (3)
Map Pin Small Kansas City, MO
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Laura Alba, MD

Dr. Laura Alba, MD is a Transplant Hepatology Specialist in Kansas City, MO. They specialize in Transplant Hepatology, has 32 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from University Autonoma de San Luis Potosi and 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 Memorial Hospital. Dr. Alba, completed a residency at UMKC School of Medicine - St Lukes Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Alba an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Alba works at Saint Luke's Hospital Abdominal Transplant and Multispecialty Clinic in Kansas City, MO. They frequently treat conditions like Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Cirrhosis and Ascites along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Alba's Office Locations

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    Saint Luke's Hospital Abdominal Transplant and Multispecialty Clinic
    4321 Washington St Ste 4000, Kansas City, MO 64111 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 932-4655

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  • 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
  • Memorial Hospital

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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Cirrhosis
Ascites
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Liver Damage
Hepatic Fibrosis
Potassium Deficiency
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Liver Cancer
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
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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    Specialties*
    • Transplant Hepatology

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    Years of Experience
    • 32 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    • 1447219068
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Mayo Clinic-Rochester
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • UMKC School of Medicine - St Lukes Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • St Lukes Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University Autonoma de San Luis Potosi
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Transplant Hepatology
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    Dr. Laura Alba, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Alba is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Alba has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Alba works at Saint Luke's Hospital Abdominal Transplant and Multispecialty Clinic in Kansas City, MO. View the full address on Dr. Alba’s profile.

    Dr. Alba has seen patients for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Cirrhosis and Ascites, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Alba on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Alba. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Alba.

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