James (Jim) Norman's Online Review Report Card

I would pay no attention to the whining miscreants in this thread posting negativity about Dr. Norman. Dr. James Norman is a world class endocrinologist and if I had to do it over again, there is no one I would rather have taking a scalpel to my throat than Dr. Norman. In May 2008 my calcium level was measured at 13.4. You read that correctly: 13.4. I was on death’s doorstep. Stroke, kidney failure, and heart attack were all waiting for me at the age of 44. Fortunately I had an internal medicine M.D. who was more interested in understanding why I was suffering from chronic migraines as well as a litany of other symptoms than simply prescribing Imitrex and Lisinopril as band-aids. Once she discovered my dangerously high calcium levels, I was admitted to emergency for IV treatments to dilute down the calcium levels. We then quickly researched endocrinologists who could solve the issue and discovered Dr. Norman and his patented technique. Upon contacting him, we discovered he had a 3 month waiting period for surgery—because he’s such an awful surgeon /sarc. After learning of my elevated calcium levels, he had me on his schedule within 10 days. I flew to Tampa from N. Calif and was under the knife 10hrs later. He successfully removed a tumorous, cancerous parathyroid gland that he estimated was 12-15yrs in the making. He sent me home with calcium tabs; followed up with my M.D. over the next month and I’ve been healthy ever since. No health issues whatsoever since May 2008. Between the internal medicine doctor and Dr. Norman, my life was saved. Bottom line is he is an AWESOME surgeon and going anywhere else is settling for second best. And if you’re going to have someone cutting into your throat, you do not want to settle for second best. Dr. Norman is among the best in the world, if not THE best. Trust your health to no one else.

I would pay no attention to the whining miscreants in this thread posting negativity about Dr. Norman. Dr. James Norman is a world class endocrinologist and if I had to do it over again, there is no one I would rather have taking a scalpel to my throat than Dr. Norman. In May 2008 my calcium level was measured at 13.4. You read that correctly: 13.4. I was on death’s doorstep. Stroke, kidney failure, and heart attack were all waiting for me at the age of 44. Fortunately I had an internal medicine M.D. who was more interested in understanding why I was suffering from chronic migraines as well as a litany of other symptoms than simply prescribing Imitrex and Lisinopril as band-aids. Once she discovered my dangerously high calcium levels, I was admitted to emergency for IV treatments to dilute down the calcium levels. We then quickly researched endocrinologists who could solve the issue and discovered Dr. Norman and his patented technique. Upon contacting him, we discovered he had a 3 month waiting period for surgery—because he’s such an awful surgeon /sarc. After learning of my elevated calcium levels, he had me on his schedule within 10 days. I flew to Tampa from N. Calif and was under the knife 10hrs later. He successfully removed a tumorous, cancerous parathyroid gland that he estimated was 12-15yrs in the making. He sent me home with calcium tabs; followed up with my M.D. over the next month and I’ve been healthy ever since. No health issues whatsoever since May 2008. Between the internal medicine doctor and Dr. Norman, my life was saved. Bottom line is he is an AWESOME surgeon and going anywhere else is settling for second best. And if you’re going to have someone cutting into your throat, you do not want to settle for second best. Dr. Norman is among the best in the world, if not THE best. Trust your health to no one else.

Its been 3 weeks since Dr Ruan performed surgery on my parathyroid.My recovery has been exactly what I was told to expect.I was eating same day as surgery and only had a slight sore throat.Nothing a little ice cream couldnt fix.Dr Ruan and the rest of the whole Tampa Memorial staff gave me best treatment I could ever ask for.I was asked before and after surgery if I had any questions or concerns by Dr Ruan and everyone else involved.Simply put, I am very pleased with my treatment!

I just had a successful parathyroid surgery and must say the entire operation is as top notch as it gets.  Beginning with the competency and professionalism shown by Dr. Dan Ruan, the entire process was designed to take care of my issue with a finely tuned approach that was comprehensive and expedient.  There was no wasted motion with preparation, communication, recovery, etc.  Highly recommend this practice overall.  Also, based on my consultation, pre/post surgery discussions, phone call following surgery as well as the procedure itself I don't know how you could do better than Dr. Ruan.And by the way....I feel great!Mike C.

I just had a successful parathyroid surgery and must say the entire operation is as top notch as it gets.  Beginning with the competency and professionalism shown by Dr. Dan Ruan, the entire process was designed to take care of my issue with a finely tuned approach that was comprehensive and expedient.  There was no wasted motion with preparation, communication, recovery, etc.  Highly recommend this practice overall.  Also, based on my consultation, pre/post surgery discussions, phone call following surgery as well as the procedure itself I don't know how you could do better than Dr. Ruan.And by the way....I feel great!Mike C.

You'd be better off going to other good surgeons who do the same procedure which is what I did for several reasons. First, Dr. Norman & the NPC makes you pay for the surgeon consult completely out-of-pocket $1750 instead of going through your insurance company. All other surgeons go through your insurance company, like they should, so I did NOT have to pay for ANY of the surgeon consults completely out of pocket. NPC makes you do all the running around to get out-of-pocket estimates, which I did not have to do with other surgeons I consulted with. NPC doesnt like you to ask questions. If you have a couple simple individual needs they dont want to deal with you. NPC charged me more than my insurance out-of-pocket max. NPC decided to cancel my surgery just 5 days before my surgery because I asked to have my two simple requests sorted out before I took the long expensive trip. They care more about the numbers they can boast about on their web site than they do about individual patients. Total lack of empathy, professionalism, & concern for you as an individual...you're just part of an assembly line.

You'd be better off going to other good surgeons who do the same procedure which is what I did for several reasons. First, Dr. Norman & the NPC makes you pay for the surgeon consult completely out-of-pocket $1750 instead of going through your insurance company. All other surgeons go through your insurance company, like they should, so I did NOT have to pay for ANY of the surgeon consults completely out of pocket. NPC makes you do all the running around to get out-of-pocket estimates, which I did not have to do with other surgeons I consulted with. NPC doesnt like you to ask questions. If you have a couple simple individual needs they dont want to deal with you. NPC charged me more than my insurance out-of-pocket max. NPC decided to cancel my surgery just 5 days before my surgery because I asked to have my two simple requests sorted out before I took the long expensive trip. They care more about the numbers they can boast about on their web site than they do about individual patients. Total lack of empathy, professionalism, & concern for you as an individual...you're just part of an assembly line.

You'd be better off going to other good surgeons who do the same procedure which is what I did for several reasons. First, Dr. Norman & the NPC makes you pay for the surgeon consult completely out-of-pocket $1750 instead of going through your insurance company. All other surgeons go through your insurance company, like they should, so I did NOT have to pay for ANY of the surgeon consults completely out of pocket. NPC makes you do all the running around to get out-of-pocket estimates, which I did not have to do with other surgeons I consulted with. NPC doesnt like you to ask questions. If you have a couple simple individual needs they dont want to deal with you. NPC charged me more than my insurance out-of-pocket max. NPC decided they didn't want to do the surgery because I asked to have my two simple requests sorted out before I took long expensive trip. They care more about numbers they can boast than they do about patients. Total lack of empathy, & you're just part ofassembly line.

The surgery has changed my life already. I had surgery last Wednesday in Tampa.

Dr Norman and Dr Carling together just saved me from Years of suffering so many different and seemingly unrelated symptoms. My parathyroid surgery was two days ago and I already feel better than I have in years. I had begun to have kidney issues along with many other issues. Already improved - like night and day!