
Dr. Thomas F. LaPorta M.D.
Orthopedist
8710 College Pkwy Fort Myers Florida, 33919About
Thomas F. LaPorta, MD, is a leading orthopedic surgeon currently serving patients at Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Throughout his nine years of practice, he has accrued extensive expertise in orthopedic sports medicine. After earning his undergraduate degree in biology at Fordham University in New York, where he majored in biology, graduated to the Dean's advisory cabinet in his senior year, was named to multiple honor societies, and was also awarded the William Steinbugler Prize for best record of achievement in biology for four years, Dr. LaPorta completed his medical degree in 2009 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, followed by his orthopedic surgery residency at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Hospital in New York, where he was honored by his mentors with the Stanley Asnis Clinical Excellence Award, and performed his orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. LaPorta is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Additionally, in order to stay up to date on all medical advancements in his field, he maintains a professional membership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He serves as the local team physician for the Boston Red Sox, Bishop Verot Highschool and Florida Southwestern.
Provider Details
Fellowships
- Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American College of Sports Medicine
What do you attribute your success to?
- Dedication, love of the field, education and patient care.
Hobbies / Sports
- Family, Friends, Traveling
Favorite professional publications
- All major sports medicine and orthopedic surgery publications
Dr. Thomas F. LaPorta M.D.'s Practice location
Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine of SWFL
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