Dr. Brent C. Norman, M.D. graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He moved on to receive his medical degree from Tulane University Medical School where he graduated as valedictorian of his class. Dr. Norman completed his ophthalmology residency at the Cullen Eye Institute within the Baylor College of Medicine and completed his retina fellowship at the highly esteemed Doheny Eye Institute at the University of Southern California.
Dr. Brent C. Norman, M.D. graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He moved on to receive his medical degree from Tulane University Medical School where he graduated as valedictorian of his class. Dr. Norman completed his ophthalmology residency at the Cullen Eye Institute within the Baylor College of Medicine and completed his retina fellowship at the highly esteemed Doheny Eye Institute at the University of Southern California.
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Thank you for all you do. Dr. Norman is an amazing physician. He is fast and efficient.
Sep-2024
Always great
Sep-2024
so very kind !
Sep-2024
I have been seeing Dr Norman for 17 years. I live in Arizona and drive to see him. He is very personable, and will always stay in the room to answer any questions you have, after he explains his findings.
Sep-2024
Most knowledgeable & took time to explain & answer ALL of my questions
Sep-2024
Wonderful doctor and caring staff.
Sep-2024
Excellent
Sep-2024
Top of the bunch
Sep-2024
Dr. Norman successfully repaired my detached retina over 25 years ago. He also repaired a serious problem when a cataract lens was dislodged and felll into my eye. I have been seeing him annually for checkups for 25 years. My vision is good in spite of my problems due to his care. Bill Fletcher
Wonderful office staff! Dr. Norman is professional and knowledgeable, and I always enjoy seeing him as well.
Jul-2024
Short wait. Great staff. Thorough exam.
Jul-2024
Exceptional doctor great personality
Jul-2024
Dr Norman is always pleasant and professional.
Jul-2024
The VERY BEST DOCTOR EVER!
Jul-2024
Exceptional Doctor with a vast knowledge of diseases that affect the eyes and the comprehensive treatments for the best results.
Jul-2024
I realize that Dr. Norman is an expert in his field but unfortunately I feel that he forgot that there is an actual person connected to the scary situation that brought us to him in the first place.
There is so much turn over with the assistants in his office, which leads to no personal touch.
Jul-2024
We have been seeing Dr. Norman for 29 years. He’s amazing!
Jun-2024
Above n beyond Great! Could smile more but friendly enough His very skillful and knowledgeable - trust him completely with my eyes!!!
May-2024
He is the best! I feel so very comfortable with him. That is saying a great deal when you are about to get a shot in your eyeball! Hope I can stay with him!!!
May-2024
I’ve been a patient of Dr Norman’s for around 13 years. It’s been 5 stars every one of those 13 years.
Apr-2024
Dr. Norman, is a retina rockstar! I am confident that I receive the very best of care with him. Thank you, Suzanne Pickens.
Apr-2024
Dr Norman always sees you and not a PA.
Apr-2024
Thank you Dr. Norman for providing me with excellent care and compassion.
Mar-2024
Excellent Dr
Mar-2024
Caring and thorough
Excellent bedside manner s
Feb-2024
Best doctor I gave ever been to
Feb-2024
Excellent care and information provided. Instrumental in scheduling the way for retina surgery.
Feb-2024
Dr Norman is a great care giver.
Jan-2024
Very professional, my ophthalmologist said he’s the best retina guy in OC.
Jan-2024
He's the Best!!
Dec-2023
Dr. Norman explains my medical condition and is very concerned about my healing progress.
Dec-2023
Dr Norman is incredibly talented and kind. The office staff are super friendly and very efficient. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a retinal specialist!
Dec-2023
Excellent doctor!
Dec-2023
Great Dr
Dec-2023
Dr. Norman was incredibly thorough. He took a long time asking about my health history, doing the exam, and explaining things to me. The staff in the office are all very kind as well.
Dec-2023
Dr.Norman has been my Husband’s
Specialist since 2012.
He is a caring wonderful Person we Thank from Dr.Norman from the bottom
of our Hearts♥️
Nov-2023
Great doctor
Nov-2023
Best ever!
Nov-2023
I had a good experience with this doctor.
He’s very professional and has an excellent bedside manner.
Nov-2023
Extremely professional, kind, knowledgeable! Outstanding staff and support system. I feel confident trusting my eye “problems” with him.
Nov-2023
Very efficient and on time. Staff is courteous and helpful, new office is amazing. Great improvement on waiting time and scheduling!!
Nov-2023
sometimes the "wait" is a bit long, but if it means getting and care that i need then it's worth it.
have more eye care [reading] material available; maybe in poster form on the walls...?!
Nov-2023
Super!
Nov-2023
Good MD but empathy and concern do d
Oct-2023
Answer all my questions
Oct-2023
Dr. Norman is a great doctor. He has a great attitude. Dr. Norman and his staff
and knowledgeable, helpful and efficient. The office is clean and very pretty and light. Wonderful doctor and staff.
Oct-2023
Very professional and kind
Oct-2023
Very thorough with clear explanations.
Nov-2023
Thank you Dr. Norman for saving my sight.
Oct-2023
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361 Hospital Road Suite 126 Newport Beach, CA 92663
Dr. Brent C. Norman, M.D. graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He moved on to receive his medical degree from Tulane University Medical School where he graduated as valedictorian of his class. Dr. Norman completed his ophthalmology residency at the Cullen Eye Institute within the Baylor College of Medicine and completed his retina fellowship at the highly esteemed Doheny Eye Institute at the University of Southern California.
He went on to serve as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Medical College of Georgia and shortly thereafter moved back to California where he opened his own private practice. Along with his involvement in multiple research studies, he has also served as ophthalmology chairman at Western Medical Center, Saddleback Hospital, and Hoag Hospital. Amongst his many accomplishments his most regarded is being the first physician in Orange County to utilize silicone oil for complex retinal detachment repair, perfluorocarbon liquids for retinal tears, and radioactive plaques for choroid melanoma.
Thank you for all you do. Dr. Norman is an amazing physician. He is fast and efficient.
Always great
so very kind !
I have been seeing Dr Norman for 17 years. I live in Arizona and drive to see him. He is very personable, and will always stay in the room to answer any questions you have, after he explains his findings.
Most knowledgeable & took time to explain & answer ALL of my questions
Wonderful doctor and caring staff.
Excellent
Top of the bunch
Dr. Norman successfully repaired my detached retina over 25 years ago. He also repaired a serious problem when a cataract lens was dislodged and felll into my eye. I have been seeing him annually for checkups for 25 years. My vision is good in spite of my problems due to his care. Bill Fletcher
Excellent treatments, shares condition always, staff excellent