Biography


Dr. Robert Norman is board certified in Family Medicine. He has interest and experience in all aspects of medical care and sees patients of all ages. Dr. Norman is particularly interested in helping patients maintain good health and the prevention of medical problems through promotion of healthy lifestyle choices such as exercise and healthy eating.
Dr. Norman also holds the position of voluntary clinical professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine and frequently has medical students with him in the office with permission from patients.

For fun and fitness, Dr. Norman swims or works out daily. He especially likes swimming in the cold of winter! He enjoys gardening and always welcomes gardening tips from his patients.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Medical Education: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (1980) IL
  • Residency: Stanford O'Connor Family Medicine Residency (1983) CA
  • Internship: Mount Zion Medical Center (1981) CA

Practice Locations


Family Medicine Associates in San Jose San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA

455 O'Connor Drive, Suite 210

San Jose , CA 95128

(408) 995-5453

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(195 Ratings)

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4.9/5

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Patient Reviews

(202 reviews)

Very caring, friendly and knowledgeable.
Great Dr. Explained things well.
He has been an excellent doctor for the past 15 years I hate to see him leaving but wishing the best in his retirement
Staff and doctor were great, but wait time was a bit long
Dr.Norman will be missed
Professional.
best doctor I've ever had. Sorry to see him go.
Outstanding
Dr. Norman is my best . He always care my health after many year. I refer him to my family and friends
Dr. Bob Norman is the best!
Unfortunately his upcoming retirement will end the 25+ yrs Dr Norman has been my PCP. So sorry to see him go!
Nice, friendly staff that cares and quick but thorough visit
He’s been an excellent doctor. I’m so sorry to hear he will retire st the end of the year.
Dr. Norman = the GOAT
I like Dr. Norman, but check up was kind of brief
Dr. Norman took his time listening to my concerns.
Dr Norman is awesome.
Better than expected
Been with him for years he is the very best . He goes over everything completely and listens to me
Dr Norman is excellent. Always understanding
Thank you, Dr. Norman you are the best!
Always excellent.
I am very happy with his care
Dr. Robert Norman is awesome.
Dr Norman is so easy to talk to. Maybe even more important is that when he shares information with you it is so clear and easy to remember.
Dr Norman is very empathetic and understanding.
He's the best!! Been with him for years, would not go anywhere else!!!
Very happy with him as my primary care physician!
Great doctor that cares for his patients.
Dr. Norman was friendly and informative, as he always is. I recommend him enthusiastically.
Dr. Norman is very detailed in reviewing my health status.
He is easy to talk to and very knowledgeable and open minded.
Dr Norman clearly explained all the treatment procedurce for me to take.
The visit was pleasant and quick without much waiting. Everyone was very professional.
Dr Norman is outstanding.
the staff is great and very attentive to my needs.
From beginning to end, my visit was personal... professional... efficient.
Great Doctor and very nice staff
Very pleasant and helpful..
I am pleased with what the Dr has said about my pre diabetes condition. Even though my numbers are slightly higher than they should be for now, I believe with diet and exercise I can get this under control. My past Dr wanted to put me back on staten drugs and I was having problems with side effects.
i would be more than glad to recommend
Dr Norman is very calming and good listener. The entire staff is very kind and professional.
It is always great when I need to go to Family health care
Very polite, professional staff that makes you comfortable from the moment you schedule an appointment.
First visit with Dr Norman. He was comprehensive. He answered my questions regarding RSV, and understood the importance of how it has affected my current chronic lung condition.
Dr. Norman is the best. He listens, will include you in solutions offered, warm, friendly. The staff is always warm and makes me feel that they care. I love this office !
Dr Norman is the best doctor I’ve ever had
Dr. Norman is the best!
He's awesome, very informative, explains well. He makes me feel calm.
Did a good job
Dr Norman is the best!
Dr. Norman is extremely knowledgeable and professional. Extremely satisfied. Thank you!
Efficient appointment. Had a great interaction with Dr Norman.
Excellent visit...received much useful information on my issues. I appreciate working with Dr. Norman and his staff.
Dr. Norman is excellent
Excellent
So great to see Dr. Norman again!! His assistant Melissa is pretty awesome,too!
Dr. Norman is super thorough, kind and respectful. He’s the best!
Very caring and helpful.
He's the best. been going to him for many years would not change even after I moved.
I'm glad we have Dr. Norman for my wife and I primary doctor. He keeps us healthy.
Dr. Norman has been our Dr now for well over 30 years. Can't imagine having any other Dr. First class all the way.
He is a wonderful dr
Dr. Norman is absolutely outstanding in every way!
I would total recommend Stanford Health care Dr Norman is the best
Love my dr. Great bed side matter.
Very friendly doctors & staff.
Carrying and wondering
Dr. Norman is kind, helpful, overall just great.
Dr. Norman always takes the time to listen to my concerns and takes an interest in my specific situation.
I love dr. Norman he is very kind
thorough and takes his time listening
He is very patient and we have productive conversation that covers my issues and makes me feel heard while being detailed and concise. He asks if there is anything else several times to be thorough and always explains next steps with accurate follow up.
A good doctor. Knowledgeable and informative. And comforting.
Very good health care, I recommend all my family tocoejere.
Dr Norman is the best
Excellent care provider!
Doctor Norman and Stanford Medical Student during my visit. Both exceptional excellent care and visitl.
My original doctor retired. I have a new doctor and just got the chance to meet him in person this last visit. I will have to wait and see how my future visits go
I have been with Dr Robert Norman for sometime and I am happy, very patient listening and taking care his patient.
Dr. Norman was thorough in checking into different causes of my problem.
Dr Norman is GREAT.
Best PCP ever!
Dr. Norman has a very good personality , he gives time and listen.. he is Knowledgeable effective and kind
Dr. Norman was personable and I hope he'll be my primary care physician for years to come!
I am very happy with Dr. Norman and his stuff
Dr. Norman and his staff are very professional, friendly and down to earth! Thank you for being my doctor!
Dr Norman and his staff continue to do excellent work, year after year.
He’s very caring and never in a hurry to get you out.
Dr N is a good docror.
Dr. Robert Norman is the best doctor I've ever had and I feel priviliedge to be under his care
Dr Robert Norman is so knowledgeable kind and empathetic and he has made decisions in my healthcare that have really made a difference. I so would recommend him to anyone. He is by far the best doctor I’ve ever had
Dr. Norman and the staff were great!
Dr. Norman is a caring and compassionate professional. I felt that he really cares about my well-being.
I would recommend this Doctor as excellent.
i would let them know Stanford care is one of the best
Dr. Norman contacted me as soon as he became aware of my issue. I felt he expressed appropriate concern, provided meaningful information, and answered my questions. He gave clear instructions on how I should proceed, and asked me to contact his office immediately if any changes or concerns arrise.
Per my previous message he's the best He's been my primary for a long time and I always turn to him if I have a question
He is kind, smart and non-judgmental ...the best!
Dr. Norman has been very undewrstanding and very helpful.
will be glad to
Stanford Health Care is super, and so is this doctors' office.
Wonderful
all good
Very nice Doctor.
Dr Michael Norman is the BEST doctor I've had in my whole adult years ... I highly recommend him
Good experience.
Dr. Norman was friendly & helpful, as usual.
Dr. Norman is an excellent physician. He spent necessary time to go through all my issues.
dr norman was very attentive
I appreciated being provided with the trade-offs regarding whether or not to get a shingles shot at this particular time.
Dr. Norman is excellent doctor. Correctly evaluated my situation and provided solution.
Dr Norman is awesome as well as his staff!
Dr. Norman is very caring and explains things in lay man terms.
Doctor Norman is always outstanding
One of the best care providers, I ever met.
Dr. Norman is awesome he really cares .
What can I say about Dr. Norman that I have not said before.
comforting, caring
He solved the problems directly & quickly.
Dr. Norman was very comprehensive in his assessment of medical conditions.
My doctor has been very nice and thorough
excellent plus!
the care provider is very good, explains nicely and listen patiently. I am comfortable with him and I tell my son to go to him.
Dr. Norman is one of the best. I recommended him to several people.
Really like Dr. Norman and staff !!!
As I have said in the past, I look forward to seeing Dr. Norman and always feel great afterwards
good
Dr. Norman is the best! He always listens, and then he reacts.
everything is excellent with dr. Norman
Dr. Norman listens.
Dr. Norman is the very best. I feel fortunate to have him for my doctor.
Dr. was very personable, easy to talk to and concerned with my wellbeing.
I've been with DR. Norman over 15 years and sign up with him 15 years ago was the best thing I've ever done.
great
very good
Been a patient of Dr. Norman for approximately 30 years.
Very professional in every way.
Dr. Norman is my doctor ever.
friendly, courteous, cares, encourages, clarifies, elaborates if asked, focused, I've recommended others that are now patients of Dr Norman, they're happy, impressed, glad,
Dr Norman is one of the best doctors that I have encountered in a long time. he is s great listener and greatly respects his patients concerns and questions.
Seeing Dr. Norman is always a pleasure. Very friendly and caring, listens to my wants and concerns.
Dr. Norman is a credit to his profession & to you organization. If there were an option to assign a '10' out of '10', I would do so.
love dr norman he has always been very essy to talk to
My entire family LOVES these folks.. this practice. Even the new physicians and support staff and nurses have a wonderful attitude.
Dr. Norman is amazing. Knowledgeable, patient, honestly concerned for patients.
good
Overall good. However Dr. Norman did not check my eyes or ears, although he did listen to my heartbeat.
I love Dr. Norman's manner - if it isn't broken, don't try and fix it anyway. He is very practical in his outlook and makes appropriate suggestions of what I can do about problems. He is really great!
I always feel better after seeing Dr. Norman
dr. Norman is excellent!
Did not rush me- Checked to verify if we had covered all topics of concern.
I always feel better after an office visit with Dr. Norman. He bolsters my psyche; he listens; he gives good advice.
Dr. Norman and his staff do an excellent job. I have no complaints, only compliments.
I am always amazed at the amount time Dr. Norman spends with me. He never seems rushed to get to the next patient.
I always feel uplifted after a visit with Dr. Norman.
Wonderful.
Dr. Norman showed more concern and willingness to help than my own longtime PCP at home. He was both professional and empathetic and answered all questions and concerns.
I really liked Dr. Norman. He was nice friendly, & took his time explaining different options to me.
Very pleased with the time my specialists spent with me. They touched all concerns and options which made me feel very confident with my outcome
Every time I see Dr. Norman, I leave feeling reassured. He is the best.
I have been a Registered Nurse since 1972. Dr. Robert Norman is my very favorite as both his patient and as a nurse administrator working side by side him.
I am always comfortable that Dr. Norman takes in the whole body in evaluating the problem. He gives clear and concise explanations and instructions. I have complete confidence in him.
Excellent visit, great communications
Address my list of issues and concerned for my well being.
Dr Norman seemed skilled and couldcommunicate well. He established a good rapport with me and I trust him.
Dr. Norman is outstanding. He has been a tremendous doctor for me over the years.
There should be an excellent category for Dr. Norman. Every time I see him, I feel really great. He always knows what he is talking about.
Dr. Robert Norman . Ifeel very comfortable with Dr. Norman. I have never felt like just a name or number on a chart.
AS good as it gets for a PCP
ordered lab tests, discussed dropping a prescription and why.
Dr. Norman always gives you the impression that you are the only patient he has all day.
Dr Norman is fantastic.
He is an excellent role model for all physicians!
All Good Friendly and Professional. Good listener.
Dr. Norman is the best PCP that I have ever had. I have so much confidence in him that when I had a recent hospital stay, I needed to see him in order to get his opinion about what happened. I left the visit buoyed by his comments.
We are long time patients of Dr. Norman and are very happy with the care he gives us.
I never feel rushed with Dr. Norman. He seems very informed about current medical practices and medications. He always sets me at ease. He is very pleasant and personable.
Dr. Norman really listens.
Dr. Normal is the best MD I have ever had. You should have "excellent" as a choice. I left the clinic feeling very "upbeat".
Dr. Norman is THE BEST
Very nice doctor. Easy to talk to.
My care by Dr Norman is as good as it can get....
Dr. Robert Norman is a true professional and I felt very comfortable with him though we met for the first time.
Excellent in every way.
Again, too long a wait to spend only spend 5 minutes with the doctor.
Dr. Norman is the best doctor I have ever had. He is so patient and understanding. He really cares about me as a person.
I've already recommended Dr. Norman & would do the same for Dr. Kent I feel lucky to have come in contact with them.
Overall it was a good experience with a dr. that I can trust.
Dr. Norman is my favorite doctor! He is always friendly and knowledgeable
Dr Norman spent a lot of time and was quite thorough with my visit
Dr. Robert Norman is by far the best, most caring primary care physician my family has ever had. He has recently seen my husband, son and myself through significant medical problems. We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have him.
Dr Norman is very attentive, concerned, and does a fantastic job
I have been seeing Dr. Norman for years and would not go anywhere else. The nurses and reception area are all super friendly. Definitely recommend to others.
Dr. Norman is the absolute best. He is always sincerely concerned about my health. He listens and then makes suggestions. I put my complete trust in him.
He has been my doctor for a very long time. He is good.
We have been patients of Dr. Norman for many years. Like him and his staff very much.
excellent doctor
Dr Norman takes me very seriously. His memory about my history is incredible and his understanding of my problem gives me great confidence. It is because of this, that I prefer to see him when I feel my problem is serious.
Dr. Norman is the best. He is very professional, caring and warm. He includes me in any decisions regarding medications. He listens. He has compassion. The best !!
he listen to more than 4 issues and helped me with the most pressing issue effectively.
Dr. Norman is an excellent physician with great bedside manners. Caring, polite, understanding, and very knowledgeable.

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