Frances Alba MD

Frances M. Alba, MD, is an associate professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Urology at the University of New Mexico’s (UNM) Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque. Dr. Alba is also the Urology Residency Program Director at UNM. Dr. Alba earned her medical degree from the UNM School of Medicine. She completed her residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center and MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Dr. Alba completed an internship with a specialty in surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

Dr. Alba practices at the UNM Hospital, UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, and at the UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center. Dr. Alba’s clinical practice interests encompass all aspects of general urology, with a particular expertise in bladder, kidney, and testicular cancer. She is committed to providing the highest quality care to her patients and understands the impact of social determinants of health. As a native New Mexican, she is skilled in delivering care that is sensitive to the cultural diversity of the population in New Mexico and is honored to care for her community. In addition to developing enduring educational strategies within the Division of Urology, Dr. Alba’s goal is to be a leader in performance improvement for clinical and educational activities within UNM Health.