Gastroenterology
Laura Alba, M.D.
Associate Medical Director, Saint Luke's Liver Transplant Program; Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Assistant Program Director, UMKC Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship
Dr. Laura Alba, MD, is a board-certified transplant hepatologist and gastroenterologist practicing in Kansas City, Missouri, with over 30 years of experience in managing complex liver diseases. She specializes in clinical liver disease, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, ascites, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and liver transplantation. As associate medical director of Saint Luke's Liver Transplant Program, she oversees pre- and post-transplant care, performing procedures such as endoscopy and co
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Transplant Hepatology (ABIM)
- Gastroenterology (ABIM)
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi Faculty of Medicine — M.D., 1992
- Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Liver Transplantation
- University of Missouri-Columbia / UMKC — Fellowship, Gastroenterology
- University of Missouri-Columbia / UMKC — Residency, Internal Medicine
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Outstanding Patient Experience Award™
2023-2025 (3 years)
2023-2025 (3 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
- Saint Luke's South Hospital
- Saint Luke's North Hospital
- Hedrick Medical Center
Languages
English, Spanish
Experience
30+ years in practice