Mr. Paul C Norwood M.D., F.A.C.P.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
550 E Herndon Ave Suite 101 Fresno CA, 93720About
Dr. Paul Norwood practices Endocrinology in Fresno, CA. Dr. Norwood specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys glands in the endocrine system. Endocrinologists are trained and certified to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause, diabetes, infertility, and thyroid disorders, among many others. Dr. Norwood examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Loma Linda Doctorate 1980
University of California Santa Barbara BACHELORS OF SCIENCE 1977
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (Internal Medicine)
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Mr. Paul C Norwood M.D., F.A.C.P.'s Expert Contributions
Reflections by an early adopter Endocrinologist with 34 years of experience about weight
Such a problem, obesity, affects 75% of the population. About 42% of the population is obese with a BMI of over 30 (body mass index). A normal BMI is less than 25, obese is over 30, malignant obesity is over 40. About 9% (one of every 11 persons) is massively overweight with a BMI over 40. When I...
Can hyperthyroidism be fixed?
It can't be fixed but it can be perfectly controlled, READ MORE
How does diabetes affect gum health, and what precautions should I take?
Poor diabetic control goes along with poor diet, poor exercise, poor dental care, poor higiene. When one cares for the body it is total care and the teeth are part of the package. Poor diabetic control make poor gums and rotten teeth. Dr. Norwood READ MORE
Can a healthy diet reverse type 2 diabetes?
That depends. Do you know that if one obtains a gastric bypass, 75% of the time the diabetes disappears. I have had many examples of patients who enter the hospital and with the controlled diet the diabetes disappears. So if one can follow a very low calorie diet, (only 3% can) the diabetes can disappear. If one is a normal weight, it is rare when the diabetes disappears. If the diabetes has been present for a long time, then it is rare for a low calorie diet to control the diabetes without medication. Best wishes, Dr. Norwood READ MORE
Do you use general anesthesia for thyroid biopsy?
THYROID ASPIRATION WITH A SKINNY 28 GAUGE NEEDLE IS USUALLY WITHOUT ANY ANESTHESIA. SOME GIVE LOCAL ANESTHESIA. I FIND LOCAL ANESTHESIA IS MORE PAINFUL THAN JUST DOING THE ASPIRATION. DR NORWOOD READ MORE
Can you live a long life after a thyroidectomy?
WITH PROPER CARE THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN YOUR LIFESPAN AFTER THYROIDECTOMY. DR. NORWOOD READ MORE
Is radioactive iodine treatment risky?
IS I-131 RADIOACTIVE IODINE RISKY? It has been used for over 70 years and there has been very few problems. I prefer lifelong tapazole therapy for patients however I-131 has its benefits. The Grave's disease is gone. Hypothyroidism which develops is easy to treat. READ MORE
What anesthesia is best for thyroid biopsy?
I don't use anesthesia. I find that anesthetizing the area causes more pain than the skinny 27 gauge needle. It is only 3 pokes in experienced hands. It would be 6-7 exxtra for local anesthesia. Dr. Norwood READ MORE
Can your thyroid hormone levels come back after radioactive iodine?
There is a rare chance for that to happen. Mostly the goal of treatment is to completely eliminate the thyroid. There are times that the exact amount of I-131 causes euthyroidism (very rare) but most of the time it causes permanent hypothyroidism Dr. Norwood READ MORE
Is radiation treatment effective for thyroid cancer?
Radiation treatment is frequently used y if the thyroid cancer is large or if there is metastasis. It is complicated and I need much more information, such as the size of the tumor, whether has it spread, margins of the tumor after removal. So is it effective depends? Dr. Norwood READ MORE
Steroids and diabetes?
The rise significantly the first week then taper off quickly for 3 weeks READ MORE
What precautions do I take after radioactive iodine treatment?
I have never seen or heard of anyone who is near someone who received I-131 therapy have a side effect, however this is a very malpractice oriented country, so stay away from people (like covid) about 6 feet away for about a week though most of the radiation is gone within 3 days. Best Dr. Norwood READ MORE
How long is thyroidectomy?
Thyroidectomy means a total thyroid removal. It is forever and thyroid replacement is critical for life. READ MORE
Is CT dye safe?
CT scan of thyroid How odd I have no data Usually thyroid ultrasound is preferred for anatomy There must be a reason for it READ MORE
Hyperthyroidism and no uterus for 7 months but have vaginal discharge?
Unrelated READ MORE
Underactive Pituitary Gland?
I have little data, let us just say that if you have significant hair on your body, in particular your genital area, then you don't have a pituitary problem. Best Dr. Norwood READ MORE
Arthritis in both hands and arms?
Not enough data What is your thyroid level Sounds like you need to see a rheumatologist Best Dr Norwood READ MORE
I'm frequently urinating?
Not enough information How much do you drink? Is the urination a large or small amount? If the sugar is normal and your tests are accurate then you don’t have a glucose problem. What glucose readings do you have? What color is your urine, light or dark? READ MORE
How long is radiotherapy for thyroid cancer?
Usually it is given in a day orally. Then usually there is some distance from others for a week Dr Norwood READ MORE
Symptoms but normal TSH level?
You don’t have a thyroid problem.What are your other symptoms? READ MORE
Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?
If you follow a healthy lifestyle it is very possible that you can live longer than the general population. If you don’t have impulse control more than likely you won’t. Dr. Norwood READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Multichannel real-time analysis of the clinical EEG on a dual microprocessor system.
- High-performance liquid chromatographic determination of the H+/K+ ATPase inhibitor (BY 1023/SK&F 96,022) and its sulphone metabolite in serum or plasma by direct injection and fully automated pre-column sample clean-up.
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine UC San Francisco 1994 - 2018
Awards
- Fellow of the American Association of Endocrinologists 2008 American Association of Clinical Endocrinologist
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Past President of the American Diabetes Association
Areas of research
Diabetes, Chronic Pain, hyperlipidemia, obesity, hypertension, osteoporosis, dermatitis is association with a dermatology group, pediatrics conditions is association with a pediatrition.Mr. Paul C Norwood M.D., F.A.C.P.'s Practice location
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