Overview
Laura Porterfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Galveston, Texas.
Dr. Porterfield is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
400 Harborside Dr Ste 104, Galveston, TX 77550
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Laura Porterfield
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Laura Porterfield?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Laura Porterfield by calling their office at 409-772-2166. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Laura Porterfield a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Laura Porterfield is classified as an Advanced expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Laura Porterfield specialize in?
While Dr. Laura Porterfield is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Familial Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Laura Porterfield participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Laura Porterfield has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). You can view a list of Dr. Laura Porterfield's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Laura Porterfield accept my insurance?
Dr. Laura Porterfield accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 409-772-2166 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Familial HypertensionDr. Porterfield isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Folate DeficiencyDr. Porterfield isAdvanced. Learn about Folate Deficiency.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Porterfield isAdvanced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- HypertensionDr. Porterfield isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Porterfield isAdvanced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Multiple Carboxylase DeficiencyDr. Porterfield isAdvanced. Learn about Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.
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- Acute CystitisDr. Porterfield isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cystitis.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Porterfield isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Porterfield isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- AnemiaDr. Porterfield isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AsbestosisDr. Porterfield isExperienced. Learn about Asbestosis.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Porterfield isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.