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Dr Albert Nwaba

MBBS, FRACP, PgDipClinEd , FRCP(UK), AGAF

Gastroenterologist

29 years of experience

Tasmania, 7310

(+1 more)

1 connection in healthcare

4.85

/5

(257 reviews)

29 years of experience

Tasmania, 7310

(+1 more)

1 connection in healthcare

Areas of expertise

Colonoscopy
193
Gastroscopy
128
Endoscopy
26

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About Dr Albert Nwaba

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.


Subspecialties

  • Neuro-Gastroenterology
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease
  • Hepatology
  • General (Internal) Medicine

Areas of expertise

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Colonoscopy
193
Gastroscopy
128
Endoscopy
26
Heartburn (Acid Reflux)
16
GORD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
10
Iron Deficiency Anaemia
9
Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
5
Liver Disease
4
Bloating
2
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
2
Crohn's Disease
2
Blood in Stool / Rectal Bleeding (Haematochezia)
1
Colorectal Surgery
1
Oesophagitis
1
Fatty Liver Disease
1
Bowel Cancer Screening
1
Colonic Polyps
1
Swollen Stomach
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
Pelvic Pain
Pancreatic Cysts
Oesophageal Cancer
Jaundice
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastritis
Food Intolerance
Diarrhoea
Colorectal Cancer
Coeliac Disease
Autoimmune Diseases
Wilson's Disease
Primary Billiary Cholangitis (PBC)
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs)
Hiatus Hernia
Haemochromatosis
Gastric (Stomach) Ulcers
Cirrhosis
Barrett's Oesophagus
Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
Pyloric Stenosis
Polycystic Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Capsule Endoscopy
Oesophageal Spasm
Nausea and Vomiting
Pancreatic Cancer Screening
LPR Reflux
Gastric Cancer Screening
Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT)
Hepatitis
Endoscopic Management of Gastrointestinal Tract Tumours and Polyps
Gastroparesis
Duodenal Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
Colorectal Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
Functional Bowel Disease
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
Oesophageal Dilatation
Constipation
Sigmoidoscopy
Oesophageal Cancer Screening
Cholestasis
Enteral Feeding
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Achalasia
Breast Cancer

Registered with

AHPRA

No. MED0001549201


Qualifications

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, The Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Adult Medicine Division, Australia, 2013

Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom (MRCP), The Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom, United Kingdom, 2011

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), University of Port Harcourt, 1997

AMC Certificate, Australian Medical Council, Australia, 2008


Languages spoken

  • English

Locations

Tasmanian Digestive Centre

75 Oldaker St, Devonport TAS 7310, Tasmania, Australia, 7310

4.82(77 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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North West Private Hospital - Tasmania

21 Brickport Road, Burnie, Australia, 7320

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

Colonoscopy
193
Gastroscopy
128
Endoscopy
26

Contact

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Dr Albert Nwaba is professional and explains information clearly to patients. The service delivery process is smooth and efficient, from initial booking through to patient discharge. Patients highlight the modern, first-class facilities and the clean, smart premises. The wonderful and helpful supporting staff also receive high praise.

5
verified patient
15 Oct 2026

Dr Nwaba was very professional and friendly. Listened to me about my concerns and gave me all the answers and information that I needed. Also explained them very clearly.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
04 Oct 2026

I would highly recommend anyone needing treatment to book into this beautiful centre. Staff are wonderful, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
01 Oct 2026

Discussed findings & ordered medicines check up in 6 weeks

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
27 Sep 2026

Whilst brief appointment, Dr Nwaba communicated clearly and thoroughly. I felt there was plenty of opportunity to ask questions and felt heard.

5
verified patient
26 Sep 2026

Very detailed

5
verified patient
26 Sep 2026

It was to get the results of recent procedure, which Dr explained Clearly.

Patient seen for:
2.67
verified patient
26 Sep 2026

I saw Albert initially but then I was booked in with the other dr without being told.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
26 Sep 2026

Dr Marborough explained the procedure what to expect and also in the follow-up gave me full details of the result

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
26 Sep 2026

Overall very satisfying

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
26 Sep 2026

Always very helpful and kind highly reccommend

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Dr Albert Nwaba's overall patient rating is 4.85 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 257 reviews.

What languages does Dr Albert Nwaba speak?

Dr Albert Nwaba speaks English

Where is Dr Albert Nwaba located?

Dr Albert Nwaba primarily practices at Tasmanian Digestive Centre, located at 75 Oldaker St, Devonport TAS 7310, Tasmania, Australia, 7310
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