I was referred to Dr Norris by a provider at an Urgent Care clinic where I had gone to have a physical for my driver's license. That provider gave Dr Norris a high recommendation and told me that Dr Norris specialized in treating the medical problem that I was having. After receiving care by Dr Norris for the past several months, I am now so grateful that I was directed to him. I feel that I have received excellent service by Dr Norris as well as his nurse practitioner and physician's assistant and all of the staff at Pinellas Arrhythmia Associates. When I learned that I would likely need to undergo a medical procedure on my heart to offer me the best chance of correcting the rhythm disturbance that I was having, Dr Norris was very helpful in explaining all the needful information and in allaying my fears. I had some fears about the procedure and concern over the possibility that it might not be successful, but Dr Norris was very sensitive and compassionate and during one office visit he prayed with me about my decision. There are not many doctors that will do that for their patients! The day of my procedure finally came and I arrived at Morton Plant Hospital early in the morning. I was very happy with the way I was treated there and I have no complaints but only praises. Often people who undergo a procedure like I did are able to go home the same day, but my blood pressure was running low (likely from the anesthesia) and the nurses recommended that I stay at the hospital over-night. At 5am the next morning which was a Saturday, I was overjoyed to see Dr Norris come into my room with the good news that the procedure went well and the prospects were favorable for a positive outcome. I know that there are not many doctors who visit with their patients so early on a Saturday morning, but I also know that Dr Norris is not your ordinary doctor. I was also delighted to be visited by his nurse practitioner at around 7am that same morning. Overall I can say from my heart that I am thankful to God for His leading me to receive my care from Dr Norris and his staff. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone with a broken heart like mine- they can mend it in more ways than one!

Submitted Sept. 26, 2022

I am a post anesthesia nurse and I take care of ablation patients all the time. I never thought i would be experiencing it from the other side. I recently had a cardiac ablation with Dr. John Norris. He dispelled all my concerns about the procedure. He explained that his patients do not experience the back pain because of his gentile technique of moving the esophagus away from the ablated areas Also heartburn is sometimes a problem afterwards. I experienced no heartburn and did not need pain meds either. Dr. Norris and his staff were highly professional and answered all of my questions. I truly believe I had a successful outcome going from atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter to normal sinus rhythm because of Dr. Norris 's extra ordinary skill at this type of procedure but also because he prayed before and after the procedure in his office with me. If you are contemplating this procedure don't look any further. He is the doctor for you because he honors God and it doesn't get any better then that .My spiritual and physical needs were totally met and yours will be also.

Submitted Feb. 14, 2022

I want to first say Dr. Norris is one of the finest Cardiologists in the business. He knows exactly what he’s talking about when it comes to patient needs and treatment plans. I came into his office at 215 pounds and heart palpitations at 28 years old. I was scared and thought I was dying from heart issues. Dr. Norris validated my concerns and listened to my story and formulated a plan that consisted of ruling out any possible complications and asked to see me after reviewing my week long heart monitor test results. After seeing there were no abnormalities, he told me my heart was functioning well, but could be doing better. He gently said that I needed to lose weight and offered solutions to meet that goal. He suggested the “half diet” which at first seemed VERY intimidating. I didn’t think it was going to work, but after giving it a try and realizing my body was getting enough nutrition with just eating half of what was on my plate when going to restaurants, it was clear that this small change could propel me toward my goals. After several months of incorporating exercise, measuring portions, and utilizing the “half diet” I have lost 43 pounds and have lost 4 dress sizes. It feels amazing! I no longer experience heart palpitations and enjoy life so much more than I used to. Guys give me second glances which has NEVER happened to me before. I attribute my success to Dr. Norris and his expertise in the field and sharing his love for his patients. Thank you Dr. Norris for helping me and saving my life!

Submitted Aug. 31, 2021

Dr. Norris & his Staff are the best! He has done more for me in two months than the previous Cardiologist did in 5 years. Doctor Norris performed a cardiac ablation for AFIB on me the 19th of this month. The results are...I have not felt this good in more than 5 years! I have not had AFIB since the 19th & Dr. Norris has taken me off of all heart meds & said my EKG is now perfect. In closing I want to say I had no concern about having the procedure at Morton Plant Hospital. Morton Plant is doing everything to keep you safe.

Submitted June 7, 2021

I chose Dr. Norris’ office because of his speciality and the reviews I saw online, so hopefully this one helps as well. Dr. Norris himself is a genuinely upbeat, caring person who is both confident and put me at ease. His entire staff is also top notch, and I would say the same of them. I was experiencing what felt like missed or irregular heartbeats off and on for a couple years, but they were getting much more frequent over the last few months. With them, I had lightheadedness and an anxious feeling, especially when an occurrence went on for hours. Dr. Norris determined that I would wear a portable heart monitor for a week, which was much less cumbersome than I thought it would be. (I was still able to shower with it.). The results were that I was having frequent PVC’s - 19% of my total heartbeats. I really liked Dr. Norris’ approach to resolving this issue, which was to cure it by ablation, instead of putting me on long term medicine that would only try to mask the issue. I was able to have outpatient surgery at Morton Plant hospital, where every single person was so kind and friendly. I had zero concerns regarding Covid, and felt well taken care of and protected throughout my stay. The procedure itself was much easier than I thought it would be. The worst of it was probably lying still for four hours afterwards. Dr. Norris called my sister right after the surgery to tell her how it went, and she was so impressed with how friendly and informative he was. It is now 2 weeks post-procedure for me, and I feel like a million dollars! I am actually so surprised how much better and calm I feel all the time. The PVC’s were apparently bothering me when I didn’t even realize it. They said that the PVC’s might still occur, but less frequently over 30 days or so, and I had 2 episodes of them in the first week, and none this week. I am just so thankful that I came to Dr. Norris and that he was just so knowledgeable about my issues and got right to the bottom of it so quickly. There was no hesitation in what the next steps should be, and getting things scheduled and taken care of. I work full time and am a caregiver for two parents right now, and having this issue resolved is a true blessing. I’d like to give a special shoutout to all of the folks in his office too - it really means a lot to have friendly folks who are also very good at what they do.

Submitted April 28, 2021

Dr Norris is the best possible Cardiologist I could expect to have. I am very fortunate to have Dr. Norris as my cardiologist. He treated me for Atrial Fibrillation. The treatment has been very successful and one of the results is an increase in my energy level. This procedure has given me back my life. This is a delicate procedure that I would only entrust to a very experienced physician. Dr. Norris is a very caring person. He strives to get his patient properly treated and properly informed. He also has a practice that employs a wonderful staff of very friendly, efficient professionals. His practice is exceptionally good and they all take every precaution to prevent COVID 19 infections. I am thankful to Dr. Norris for all his care and the professionalism of his friendly staff.

Submitted March 1, 2021

Dr. Norris’ expertise and experience are impressive, and his staff are knowledgeable, helpful and friendly professionals. At my very first appointment Dr. Norris knew, based on my history, what my options were and explained them thoroughly. He is very personable and easy to talk to and also listens carefully to answer any questions and address my concerns. After more than three years of previous attempts with other physicians, it wasn’t until I saw Dr. Norris that I was treated successfully. I initially went to him on the recommendation of a friend and I am so grateful for that referral, and now I highly recommend him and his whole team.

Submitted Nov. 3, 2020

I have been a patient of Dr Norris for the past 6 years and have always had excellent care. He is knowledgeable and explains his treatment advice clearly. He is compassionate and kind. He performed a procedure 6 years ago and I have been doing very well since. He gave me back my active life again!! I am so grateful for Dr Norris. I advise him to anyone seeking a wonderful cardiologist.

Submitted Nov. 2, 2020

My entire experience, from start to completion was pure excellence. Dr Norris and staff went above and beyond to take care of my every need with dignity, compassion and skill. I would highly recommend Dr Norris to anyone with Afib issues. I have seen several doctors for my Afib issues but nothing can compare with the care I received with Dr Norris.

Submitted June 12, 2020

Five years ago I was diagnosed with an irregular heart beat; however, the cardiologist discouraged me from seeing an arrhythmia specialist as "it wasn't bad enough" and he believed ablations damaged the heart. My primary doctor felt it was really just "a nuisance" and offered to prescribe an anti-anxiety medication if it really bothered me. So I just lived with my heart bouncing around between 160 and 50 beats per minute A LOT. I modified my exercise routine to brisk walks and sold my road bike for a slower, safer hybrid bike for 20 mile rides. Still when my HR dropped to 50s while exercising, I tried to ignore it as everyone had told me it wasn't a medical problem. (Besides I was experiencing something more troubling that I called "brain fog". I just wasn't as sharp or quick mentally; I was beginning to think I had early dementia although I wasn't ready to share that yet with anyone. ) Luckily during my annual visit this year, my primary doctor referred me to Dr. Norris and I am so very glad he did! After reviewing the results of my heart monitor, Dr. Norris prescribed a medication for me to take twice a day ( no ablation or other procedure at all), and imagine how excited I was when my "brain fog" miraculously disappeared the very next day (along with the chest heaviness, random sharp headaches and frequent fatigue). I am a forever fan of Dr. Norris and his amazing team.

Submitted Oct. 22, 2019