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Dr Albert Nwaba

Verified Gastroenterology Tasmania

Dr Albert Nwaba

4 years of experience 4.9 (229 verified reviews)

6,831+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
15
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Albert Nwaba at a glance

Dr Albert Nwaba is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Tasmania, Australia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 29+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Tasmania, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Albert Nwaba is a highly skilled Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with expertise in a wide range of gastrointestinal and liver conditions. He Holds a triple Fellowship from Australia, United Kingdom and the United States of America. He completed his advanced specialist training in General Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Hepatology, including liver transplantation, in Perth, Western Australia. Dr. Nwaba further pursued his medical training in the United Kingdom after graduating from the University of Port Harcourt in Nigeria.

His subspecialist interests include chronic and acute liver diseases, endoscopy, viral hepatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and general gastroenterology. Dr. Nwaba provides consultations at North West Private Hospital, where he treats patients with chronic liver disease and performs various endoscopy procedures.

Dr. Nwaba is also a Clinical Lead and Visiting Medical Specialist at Mersey Community Hospital in Latrobe and North West Regional Hospital in Burnie.  He has private rooms at Specialist Care Australia in Ulverstone and the North West Private Hospital in Burnie.

In addition to his clinical roles, he serves as a Senior Lecturer at the Rural Clinical School at the University of Tasmania, Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee, North West Private Hospital and actively involved in Gastroenterology Society of Australia (GESA) where he serves in several committees including Education, Private Practice Network (PPN) and Regional and Rural Special Interest Group.

Dr. Nwaba's comprehensive knowledge and experience in managing chronic and acute liver diseases, along with his expertise in endoscopy and viral hepatitis, make him a trusted healthcare provider in the gastroenterology and hepatology fields.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Albert Nwaba

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Tasmania (AU)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad de Navarra, Tasmania (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-962947 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-595F79EE · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,451
Annual physical exam 99395 1,325
Vaccination administration 90471 1,933
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,018

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Albert Nwaba
HEADSHOT
Albert Nwaba in consultation
IN OFFICE
Albert Nwaba with the team
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Albert Nwaba at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 142s
Meet Albert Nwaba

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across AU
    Albert Nwaba, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5453/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34715410 · cited by 115
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    Albert Nwaba, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9133/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35395083 · cited by 153
  3. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across AU
    Albert Nwaba, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6378/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31731462 · cited by 15
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    Albert Nwaba, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1395/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 30765872 · cited by 61

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Gastroenterology European Annual Congress (Gastroenterology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Gastroenterology National Society Meeting · Tasmania · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — Tasmania · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · albert.nwaba.1@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

229 verified reviews
4.85
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229 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.9
Knowledge
4.9
Wait Time
4.6
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
96.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Albert Nwaba's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Albert Nwaba treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Gastroenterology

Digestive-tract conditions including reflux, IBS, IBD, liver disease and colorectal screening.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Tasmania matters

Medical practice in Australia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Tasmania carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Albert Nwaba specialise in?

    Albert Nwaba specialises in Gastroenterology in Tasmania, AU. 29 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Albert Nwaba treat?

    Albert Nwaba treats conditions within Gastroenterology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Albert Nwaba practise?

    Albert Nwaba practises in Tasmania, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Albert Nwaba speak?

    Albert Nwaba speaks English.

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    Albert Nwaba has a verified rating of 4.85/5 from 229 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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