Russell A. La Forte, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Division of General Internal Medicine
Russell A. La Forte, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Medical Director, Center for Obesity – Victory Lakes Office
Division of General Internal Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
University of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77555-0566
Phone: 409.772.4182
Fax: 409.772.6507
Email: General.Medicine@utmb.edu
Education
| Degree/Training Completed | Year | Name & Location |
| M.D. | 1992 | University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX |
| Internship & Residency | 1995 | University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX |
Overview
After attending the University of Texas, Dr. Russell LaForte received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He completed his internship and residency training in Internal Medicine at UTMB as well.
Dr. LaForte is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has been a physician at the University Internist Group at UTMB since 1996. He was the medical director of the Wellness Continuum at UTMB, until it closed after Hurricane Ike.
His main areas of clinical interest are wellness and obesity. He enjoys leading his patients to healthier lifestyles. At present, Dr. LaForte serves as the Medical Director for the Center for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery at Victory Lakes.
Clinical Interests
- Wellness & Obesity
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The department of internal medicine is developing evidence based clinical protocols which will be available in EPIC (as order sets) for use when admitting patients with these diagnoses. Their AIM is to standardize care and decrease length of stay and readmission rates.
Currently available protocols are:- CAP - Community Acquired Pneumonia Orderset
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis Adult, ICU
- General Medicine Admission
- Immunodeficiency Flow Panel
- MICU/CCU Admission Order Set
- Oral Analgesic Medicaitons
- Parenteral Opioids
- Sepsis, Adult ICU
All protocols can be found in the EPIC order set section.
The department of Internal Medicine has a large role in the Meaningful Use Initiative. Our participation is key for the success of the initiative. Please visit the meaningful use website for important communication and updates from the Meaningful Use Initiative.