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Dr. Norris

Dr. Paul M. Norris, MD, FACOG

Physician Owner and President

Dr. Paul Norris is an established and highly skilled physician with over 27 years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology. He is well regarded in the South Florida community, earning numerous accolades for his quality and patient centered care.

Dr. Norris is originally from New Carlisle, Ohio where he attended Wright State University earning his undergraduate degree in Chemistry. Dr. Norris earned his medical degree from the University of Toledo and completed his residency training at the University of Miami School of Medicine.

Dr. Norris served as Medical Director at Jackson North Maternity Center for over four years. He then established a successful OB/GYN practice at the University of Miami Medical Center. For over 20 years, Dr. Norris also served as an Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Miami where he developed and directed numerous courses and received multiple teaching awards:

  • Outstanding Teaching Award 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003
  • American Professors in Gynecology and Obstetrics 2003
  • Faculty Advisor of Medical Students for Choice 2002-2013
  • Academic Society Advisor 2002-2014
  • Founding Advisor of the University of Miami Chapter of Medical Student for Choice 2002
  • Awarded Outstanding Faculty Advisor of the academic societies 2002-2003

Dr. Norris has been widely published in peer review journals on many subjects, including female reproductive systems, hormone therapy, HIV, and substance abuse. His work has been recognized by CREOG (Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology) and ACOG (American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists).

Peer-reviewed manuscripts:

  • Dorr MD, Nelson AL, Mayer PR, Ranganath RP, Norris PM, Helzner EC, Preston RA. Estradiol and estrone concentrations after oral and vaginal administration of conjugated estrogens in postmenopausal women with atrophic vaginitis. Fertility and Sterility. 2010; 94:2365-8.
  • Blake EJ, Norris PM, Dorfman SF, Longstreth J, Yankov VI. Single and multidose pharmacokinetic study of vaginal micronized progesterone insert (Endometrin) compared with vaginal gel in healthy reproductive-aged female subjects. Fertil Steril. 2010 Sep; 94(4):1296-301.
  • Preston RA, Norris PM, Alonso AB. et al. Randomized, placebo-controlled, Trial of the effects of drospirenone-estradiol on blood pressure and potassium balance in hypertensive postmenopausal women receiving hydrochlorothiazide. Menopause 14: 408-14; 2007.
  • Preston RA, White WB, Pitt B, Bakris G, Norris PM, Hanes V. Effects of drospirenone/17-beta estradiol on blood pressure and potassium balance in hypertensive postmenopausal women. Am J Hypertens 18: 797-804; 2005.
  • Preston RA, Norris PM, Alonso A, Hanes V, Karara A. Drospirenone/Estradiol lowers blood pressure and has potassium sparing effects in hypertensive postmenopausal (PM) women receiving hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 25 mg daily. Poster presentation North American Menopausal Society Nashville TN October 2006.
  • Preston RA, White WB, Pitt B, Norris PM, Hanes V. Effects of drospirenone/estradiol, a novel hormone therapy with aldosterone antagonist activity, on blood pressure, renal function, and potassium balance in high risk hypertension subgroups. Accepted for poster presentation at the eleventh meeting of the European Society of Hypertension. Milan, Italy, June 2005.
  • Preston RA, White WB, Pitt B, Norris PM, Hanes V. Effects of novel hormone therapy with aldosterone antagonist activity drospirenone/estradiol on blood pressure, renal function, and potassium in high risk subgroups of hypertensive postmenopausal women. Am J Hypertens 2005; 18:252A P-670 Poster presentation at the American Society of Hypertension. San Francisco, CA. May 2005.
  • Preston R, White WB, Pitt B, Bakris G, Norris PM, Hanes V. Effects of novel hormone aldosterone antagonist therapy drospirenone/E2 on blood pressure and potassium in high risk hypertensive postmenopausal women. Atherosclerosis 2005; 6:161. T04-P-037 Poster presentation European Atherosclerosis Society Congress, Prague, Czech Republic. April 2005.
  • Preston RA, Harvey P, Herfert O, Dykstra G, Gillen D. The efficacy and safety of fixed-dose combinations of amlodipine and atorvastatin in the treatment of patients with concomitant hypertension and dyslipidemia. Poster presentation WONCA September 2004 Orlando, FL.
  • Preston RA, White WB, Pitt B, Bakris G, Norris PM, Hanes V. Effects of drospirenone/ 17-β estradiol on blood pressure and potassium balance in hypertensive menopausal women. Poster presentation at the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology April 2004 Philadelphia, PA.
  • Preston RA, White WB, Pitt B, Bakris G, Norris PM, Hanes V. Effects of drospirenone/ 17-β estradiol on blood pressure and potassium balance in hypertensive postmenopausal women. Poster presentation at the American Society of Hypertension New York, New York, May 2004.
  • Estes C, Norris PM. Body piercing, substance use, sexual activity and self-esteem in young women; presented as poster presentation at the national ACOG May 2004.
  • Preston RA, White WB, Pitt B, Bakris G, Norris PM, Hanes V. Effects of drospirenone/ 17-β estradiol on blood pressure and potassium balance in hypertensive postmenopausal women. Poster presentation at the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Philadelphia, PA; April 2004.
  • Norris PM, Preston RA. Effects on drospirenone/estradiol on blood pressure in hypertensive postmenopausal women receiving antihypertensive medication. Medical Forum International, Gynecology Forum 12: 17-20; 2007. (review article)
  • Preston RA, Norris PM, Alonso AB, Ni P, Hanes V, Karara AH. Drospirenone-estradiol reduces blood pressure and counteracts potassium loss in hypertension postmenopausal woman receiving hydrochlorthizide (HCTZ) XVIII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology & Obstetrics. Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, November 2006. (oral presentation)
  • Estes C, Norris PM. Piercing, substance abuse, sexual activity and self-esteem in young women, oral presentation at ACOG- District 4, May 2003.
  • Cure P, Pileggi A, Froud T, Norris PM, Baidal DA. Alterations of female reproductive system in recipients of Islet Grafts Transplantation. 78(11):1576-1581; 2004. (Letter)
  • Norris PM, Weiss S, Jones D. Antiviral activity of over the counter vaginal lubricants in HIV positive women. Book presentation at International Conference of Microbicides, New Delhi, India 2008.

After a successful career as professor at the University of Miami, Dr. Norris opened a state of the art Gynecology practice on Miami Beach. He is still active in research and teaching and remains a volunteer faculty at the University. Dr. Norris participates in a number of professional and honorary organizations including:

  • American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1992-2007, 2009-present.
  • Miami Ob/Gyn Society 1997-2001, 2004-2006.
  • William A. Little Society (President 1998-1999) 1993-present.
  • American Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons 1993-1995.
  • American Medical Association 1992.

Dr. Norris is also active in his home community and volunteers his time to city initiatives. He resides in Miami Beach with his wife and two sons and loves spending time with his family.