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Dr. Russell Laforte, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 59
Dr. Russell Laforte, MD
5.0 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Russell Laforte, MD is an Internist in Galveston, TX.
Dr. Russell Laforte, MD
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Dr. Russell Laforte, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 59
Galveston, TX
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32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Russell Laforte, MD is an Internist in Galveston, TX.

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Dr. Laforte graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch. Dr. Russell Laforte, MD is an Internist in Galveston, TX and has 32 years experience. Dr. Laforte currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UTMB Health-Galveston Campus. At present, Dr. Laforte received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Laforte's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Laforte is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shortness of Breath
Immunization Administration
Limb Pain
Shortness of Breath
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Cachexia
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Foot Infection
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Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Hypertension
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acidosis
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alkalosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinitis Due to Food
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
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Aspergillosis
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Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
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Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
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Cold Sore
Common Cold
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Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Diabetes Type 1
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Fibromyalgia
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
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Kidney Infection
Lactose Intolerance
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
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Lipid Disorders
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Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
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Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
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Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
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Perimenopause
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Peripheral Nerve Disorders
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Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
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Viral Enteritis
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Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Diabetes Counseling
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Pap Smear
Pilonidal Cyst Removal
Wellness Examination

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Locations

  1. 1 University of Texas Medical Branch
    301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
  2. 2 Utmb Health-Primary Care Pavilion (Pcp)-Family Medicine
    400 Harborside Dr Ste 107, Galveston, TX 77550

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May 10, 2019
Thorough, professional and sincere with a little humanity thrown in. Great Dr. from my experience. I have been a patient for over 15 years.
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Internal Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    1992
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  • Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Russell Laforte, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Laforte's profile.

Dr. Russell Laforte, MD is affiliated with UTMB Health-Galveston Campus.

Yes, Dr. Russell Laforte, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UTMB Health-Galveston Campus

    301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX