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 Russell Laforte, MD UTMB Health Provider Provider Details Locations Biography Education/Training Ratings/Reviews Scheduling Not accepting new patients. Established patients please use MyChart Specialties: Adult Primary Care (ages 18-74) Adult Primary Care (Geriatric / Senior - ages 75+) Internal Medicine - General Languages: English Spanish UTMB Health Internal Medicine, PCP 107 Galveston 400 Harborside Drive Suite 107, Entrance A Galveston, TX 77555 Phone: (409) 747-1883 Fax: (409) 747-8579 Dr. Russell LaForte is a native Texan and completed all of his academic and medical training in the University of Texas educational system. He received his Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry at the University of Texas, Austin and his M.D. degree and Residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Dr. LaForte’s areas of clinical interest are wellness and obesity. He enjoys leading his patients to healthier lifestyles. Medical/Professional School: University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston, TX, MD, 1992 Internships: Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston, TX, 1993 Residencies: Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston, TX, 1996 Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine Treatment Discussion (252) Include in care decision (253) Recommend Provider (250) Explanation Provided (252) Show Concern (253)