His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars. He is in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold, as well as other insurance carriers. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Dr. Laforte attended the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. He has received the following distinction: Texas Super Doctors. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. Dr. Laforte is affiliated with the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health).