Overview
Russell Laforte is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Galveston, Texas.
Dr. Laforte is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Tenosynovitis, Obesity in Children, Liver Embolization, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Laforte is currently accepting new patients.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations
301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Russell A. Laforte
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Russell A. Laforte?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Russell A. Laforte by calling their office at 409-747-1883. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Russell A. Laforte a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Russell A. Laforte is classified as an Advanced expert for Obesity, 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. Russell A. Laforte specialize in?
While Dr. Russell A. Laforte is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Tenosynovitis, and Obesity in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Russell A. Laforte accept my insurance?
Dr. Russell A. Laforte accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 409-747-1883 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
- Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)Dr. Laforte isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP).
- Acute Intermittent PorphyriaDr. Laforte isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Intermittent Porphyria.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Laforte isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Familial HypertensionDr. Laforte isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- HypertensionDr. Laforte isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
- ObesityDr. Laforte isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Laforte isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Laforte isAdvanced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- SciaticaDr. Laforte isAdvanced. Learn about Sciatica.
- TenosynovitisDr. Laforte isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Thyroid StormDr. Laforte isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Storm.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Laforte isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Experienced
- Acute Arterial Occlusion of KidneyDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney.
- Acute CystitisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cystitis.
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- AnemiaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- ApoplexyDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AscitesDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- AsthmaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Behcet DiseaseDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Behcet Disease.
- Bile Acid MalabsorptionDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Bile Acid Malabsorption.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- Bronchiolitis ObliteransDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.
- Burning Mouth SyndromeDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Burning Mouth Syndrome.
- CellulitisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic Antibody-Mediated RejectionDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection.
- Chronic CoughDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Chronic PainDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- CirrhosisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColitisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)Dr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- DementiaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- DiarrheaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)Dr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).
- Dubin-Johnson SyndromeDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Dubin-Johnson Syndrome.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EmpyemaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- EndoscopyDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)Dr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Prostate (BPH).
- EpididymitisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Epididymitis.
- EpilepsyDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Eunuchoidism Familial HypogonadotropicDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic.
- FaintingDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- FibromyalgiaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Fibromyalgia.
- Folate DeficiencyDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Folate Deficiency.
- GangreneDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- GastroparesisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- GlossodyniaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Glossodynia.
- Goodpasture SyndromeDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Goodpasture Syndrome.
- GoutDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Gout.
- Grass AllergyDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- Grover's DiseaseDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Grover's Disease.
- Heart FailureDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Heavy Metal PoisoningDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Heavy Metal Poisoning.
- HepatitisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- High CholesterolDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- HypercalcemiaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- Hypersensitivity VasculitisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Vasculitis.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- HyperthyroidismDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Hyperthyroidism.
- Hypervitaminosis DDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Hypervitaminosis D.
- Hypogonadism Primary Partial AlopeciaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia.
- HypothyroidismDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Idiopathic HypercalciuriaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Hypercalciuria.
- Industrial BronchitisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Industrial Bronchitis.
- InsomniaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Insomnia.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Liver EmbolizationDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Liver Embolization.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Low Blood SugarDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Sugar.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Lung NodulesDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- LymphangitisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- MalabsorptionDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Malabsorption.
- Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia
- MalnutritionDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- MASS PhenotypeDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about MASS Phenotype.
- MelorheostosisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis.
- Melorheostosis with OsteopoikilosisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.
- Memory LossDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- MigraineDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Migraine.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- Mixed Connective Tissue DiseaseDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.
- Morning SicknessDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Multiple Carboxylase DeficiencyDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Muscle SpasmsDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Spasms.
- NecrosisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Necrotizing EnterocolitisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- NeuralgiaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- OpisthotonosDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Opisthotonos.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- OsteomyelitisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- OsteopeniaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Osteopenia.
- OsteoporosisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Pharyngomaxillary Space AbscessDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess.
- PneumoniaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- PorphyriaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Porphyria.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- Protein DeficiencyDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Protein Deficiency.
- Pseudomembranous ColitisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Pseudomembranous Colitis.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- PustulesDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Pustules.
- Pyridoxine DeficiencyDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Pyridoxine Deficiency.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- RingwormDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Ringworm.
- Rotor SyndromeDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Rotor Syndrome.
- ScoliosisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Dr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
- SepsisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Sepsis.
- ShinglesDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Shingles.
- Sickle Cell DiseaseDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Sickle Cell Disease.
- SinusitisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Sinusitis.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- SpasticityDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Spasticity.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Strep ThroatDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Strep Throat.
- StrokeDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subacute Combined DegenerationDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Subacute Combined Degeneration.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)Dr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
- Tension HeadacheDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Tension Headache.
- Testicular FailureDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Testicular Failure.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- TyphusDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Typhus.
- Urinary IncontinenceDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Incontinence.
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Urinary Tract Infection in ChildrenDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection in Children.
- VertigoDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency AnemiaDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.
- Wolcott Rallison SyndromeDr. Laforte isExperienced. Learn about Wolcott Rallison Syndrome.