Expertise in
9
conditions

Dr. Laura R. Porterfield

Family Medicine
University Of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Blvd, 
Galveston, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
9
conditions
University Of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Blvd, 
Galveston, TX 

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, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 34 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Porterfield is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Family Medicine

Licenses

Family Medicine in TX

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

University of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
Other Locations
Office
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.

33 Total Publications

Combination cardiometabolic therapy in type 2 diabetes: optimizing SGLT2 inhibitor and GLP‑1 receptor agonist use.
Combination cardiometabolic therapy in type 2 diabetes: optimizing SGLT2 inhibitor and GLP‑1 receptor agonist use.
Journal: Current atherosclerosis reports
Published: July 02, 2026
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University Of Texas Medical Branch

301 University Blvd, 
Galveston, TX 
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409-772-2222
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English
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Galveston, TX 
 (0.3 miles away)
409-772-2166
Languages Spoken:
English
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Laura R. Porterfield

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Laura R. Porterfield?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Laura R. 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 R. 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 R. 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 R. Porterfield specialize in?

While Dr. Laura R. Porterfield is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.

Does Dr. Laura R. Porterfield participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Laura R. Porterfield has published 33 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). You can view a list of Dr. Laura R. 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 R. Porterfield accept my insurance?

Dr. Laura R. 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.

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