Find a Doctor: UTMB Health Care Providers Clear all filters Refine Search Search Near Me Provider Gender City Name Clinic Name Refine Specialty Provider Credentials Language Spoken Click to Refine Search Results All Search Results Suzanne LaForte, MD UTMB Health Provider Provider Details Locations Biography Education/Training Ratings/Reviews Scheduling Schedule an Appointment Accepting new patients Specialties: Pediatric Primary Care (ages 0-4, Infant & Toddler) Pediatric Primary Care (ages 05-11) Pediatric Primary Care (ages 12-17) Languages: English Spanish UTMB Health Pediatric Primary Care, PCP Galveston 400 Harborside Drive Suite 103, Entrance A Galveston, TX 77555 Phone: (409) 772-3695 Phone: (888) 886-2543 Fax: (409) 772-3680 Dr. Suzanne C. LaForte joined UTMB Pediatrics as faculty in 1998. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She received her doctorate and completed her residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, TX.Dr. LaForte has a special interest in childhood literacy and is medical director for Reach Out and Read and Island Pediatrics Book Club literacy programs.In addition to serving in in the School Health Advisory Committee, Dr. LaForte has many teaching responsibilities at UTMB in Galveston, TX.Dr. LaForte sees general pediatric patients. Medical/Professional School: University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston, TX, MD, 1994 Internships: Pediatrics, University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston, TX, 1996 Residencies: Pediatrics, University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston, TX, 1997 Certifications: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics Explanation Provided (6) Include in care decision (6) Treatment Discussion (6) Recommend Provider (6) Show Concern (6) This provider sees patients for various specialties/services. Please choose from the following: Annual Well Exam or Physical - Pediatrics (ages 0-4) Annual Well Exam or Physical - Pediatrics (ages 05-11) Annual Well Exam or Physical - Pediatrics (ages 12-17) Hospital, ER, or Surgery Discharge Follow-up - Pediatric Pediatric Behavioral Health Condition Treatment & Evaluation Routine Care: New or Follow up Sick Visit Appointment