Norma J. Garcia-Meraz, ARNP
Richland, WA 99352
About Norma J. Garcia-Meraz
Since childhood, Norma knew she wanted to help others, especially those who were ill. Initially that calling lead her into a nursing career. In 2008, she decided to further her education and became an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner. Her goal is to help all of her patients achieve better health and well-being. Norma enjoys spending free time with her family, playing volleyball and traveling to new places.
Washington State University
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Adult Nurse Practitioner
Kadlec
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Norma was probably one of the best ARNP's I've seen in a very long time, so thorough, not rushed, listened to my concerns, and gave me some great advice as how to care for my health issues.
Providence Patient
Very professional visit.
Providence Patient
Norma was very informative and helpful!She listened and had answers.
Providence Patient
I felt like my appt should have been scheduled sooner than it was. It took 2 months to get in. But when I went in for my spot everyone was great. The Dr was so kind and fabulous. Thank you all!
Providence Patient
She is very helpful.
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It was easy to check in, fill out the paperwork( wasn't very much paperwork) and the appointment went very well. It was a good experience all in all.
Providence Patient
It was a great visit she listened and determined to figure how to help me. She is wonderful
Providence Patient
Norma Is always patient,friendly,respectful and helpful. Everyone is always very friendly and helpful. Thank you to everyone
Providence Patient
Kadlec has a great health care team at every facility.
Providence Patient
Takes time to listen to you. Very helpful.
Providence Patient
Norma Garcia is extremely thorough and took the time to suggest solutions to my problem.
Providence Patient
Norma is a very knowledgeable physician! She is very thorough and very caring! I feel good being under her care!
Providence Patient
Knowledgeable!
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I will go back to this office if I need to.
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Very knowledgeable, kind, caring, Expland in detail, gave brochures on things to help my condition.
Providence Patient
She knew my diagnosis and was very clear on what my symptoms should be and she was correct. She believes after my next appointment we can figure something out.
Providence Patient
Norma Garcia is a kind and gentle person.
Providence Patient
She is very thorough and always explains treatment plans thoroughly.
Providence Patient
Explained my conditions thoroughly
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Excellent service, thanks!!
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She is very professional and courteous warm attentive and clear willing to address all concerns a wonderful person!
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Felt rushed and not listened to.
Providence Patient
Very good experience
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She was very polite and to the point. Lo
Providence Patient
Norma explain things very thoroughly for me, that's the first time someone is it really explained what my condition was. She is excellent.
Providence Patient
I must say that Norma is very professional, kind, courteous and down to earth provider. She took the time to make sure I understood my results and answered all of my questions. I have to commend her dedication to her profession and that also goes for the rest of the time in her facility....."excellent job".
Providence Patient
Was a very great appoint.ent. Dr is extremely knowelable and help.ful
Providence Patient
Norma is great. She is very knowledgable and explains everything in detail.
Providence Patient
Norma was great to work with. She took time to go over my chart with me. Drew me visuals to help me understand my own colon better and the challenges it has. Answered all my questions with patience and understanding my concerns about only having one kidney and my age. My regular provider is not part of the Kadlec system.
Providence Patient
Pleasant, kind & professional; concerns addressed & questions answered
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All good!
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Very good and caring about my needs and what I asked for.
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Great office. The clerks up front were super helpful.
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I wish all providers were as considerate, knowledgeable and caring as Norma. She is phenomenal, not only sharing information in a way that is understandable but also putting symptoms together and coming up with an answer. Highly recommend!
Providence Patient
Norma was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions in regards to my health. Exceptional customer service from the front desk staff to the medical staff.
Providence Patient
Extremely knowledgeable, exceptionally considerate as well as efficient in responding to patients needs.
Providence Patient
Norma Garcia is wonerful with her patients!
Providence Patient
When I asked her questions about my scheduled blood tests, she explained them to me in a way that I could understand. She was also very polite and I would be happy to recommend her to anyone.
Providence Patient
My caregiver was excellent. However, I spoke with her two weeks ago and the two tests that I am supposed to be scheduled for have not been contacted to schedule and is more of an urgent issue and still happening
Providence Patient
Everyone was very helpful and listened to me regarding my health issues
Providence Patient
Love Norma's way to understand visits. She listens to what I have to say and I know she's truly concerned.
Providence Patient
My care at Kadlec Gastric has always bren excellent
Providence Patient
I very much appreciated that Dr Garcia listened to all my concerns and explain recommended treatment.
Providence Patient
When I first saw Norma, she spent aroind 40 mins with me getting all of my history and concerns down. She asked many great questions she made me feel listened to and not judged. I really appreciate her advice as well. I am so thankful she was able to take me on as a new Patient
Providence Patient
Very "matter of fact" discussion from Norma.
Providence Patient
Everything went as planned
Providence Patient
Very thorough and knowledgeable
Providence Patient
Norma Garcia is an excellent communicator. I appreciate the way she reviews current treatment options and pros and cons of them.
Providence Patient
Norma is great!! Very knowledgeable, kind, patient, and explains things very well in easy to understand terms.
Providence Patient
The provider is definitely someone I would recommend and that I felt comfortable with.
Providence Patient
She talked fast and had great information but not all of it was reflected in the post visit instructions so I could follow up on it easily.
Providence Patient
Professional; asked pertinent questions based on my medical records, listened and explained the upcoming procedure. Very competent and well informed and caring.
Providence Patient
Compassionate, respectful, knowledgeable, and thorough.
Providence Patient
During this appointment, the provider asked about the effectiveness of a prescription she had previously written for a medical issue unrelated to this appointment. After listening to my response to her question, she recognised that the dose needed to be adjusted. Within a couple of days after taking the new dose, my symptoms have disappeared and my well being significantly improved.
Providence Patient
She make me feel very comfortable and answer all my questions, and she took the time to listen to Me
Providence Patient
Norma sent me to Spokane 5 years ago where they diagnosed me with pancreatic cancer. She saved my life.
Providence Patient
I had trouble with my phone for a virtual appoint & the staff person was very good & patient trying to get the virtual visit working. After working diligently to get the virtual appoint set up the Dr went ahead & okd me to come into the office & I was able to go in & See the Dr & do what I needed to get done to set up my colonoscopy. The staff were ALL very helpful & cordial & got done what was needed to be done. Thank you!
Providence Patient
Always good. Glad that she is a member of my care team.
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Very friendly people
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Norma Garcia Meraz is always respectful and helpful, knowledgeable and patient and kind.
Providence Patient
Norma was great. I am so glad to have found her!
Providence Patient
Norma was very friendly and knowledgeable about my possible condition(s) and offered two tests and medication to ease my discomfort and pain until a more thorough diagnoses can be reached. I found her to be quite knowledgeable.
Providence Patient
I did feel that Norma Garcia was in somewhat of a hurry during my appointment; other than that, it was fine/acceptable.
Providence Patient
Good
Providence Patient
There needs to be more Dr.'s like Norma Garcia she is extremely thorough, she made sure I understand everything. Tests were ordered to help find the issue ,gave things I can do at home to help. I really felt valued and heard. Nora is amazing!
Providence Patient
Always wonderful
Providence Patient
Easy to understand what I should be doing. Makes sure I understand the use of medicine
Providence Patient
I really liked Norma, very comfortable discussing the things I wanted checked. Very knowledgeable.
Providence Patient
Very nice and professional.
Providence Patient
I had a very good experience
Providence Patient
All went well. Thanks
Providence Patient
It was a very good experience. I really like the physician I saw
Providence Patient
She went the extra mile in describing my problem and how to correct it. Wrote out very descriptively what to get and use!
Providence Patient
Norma Garcia was very knowledgeable about my health issue and has ordered appropriate tests. However It took a month to get in to see her and I am still waiting for the test to get scheduled , which will be at least another month. So for my extreme stomach painI will be dealing with it for three months before any tests to find the problem. Norma is very helpful, but the Gastro practice is lacking in efficient care in a reasonable time.
Providence Patient
Norma was engaging, knowledgeable and efficient. Every thing I want in a provider!
Providence Patient
Everything went well
Providence Patient
I was surprised at how easy it all was
Providence Patient
Very good care and very professional and knowledgeable concerning my questions.
Providence Patient
Excellent care.
Providence Patient
Dr. Norma was more through with me during this visit. I think she finally realized that I have several gastro problems going on. Dr. Norma took extra time with me and now we're on the track
Providence Patient
Ms Norma Garcia was extremely respectful, patient, informative and explained clearly issues with my condition.
Providence Patient
Very qualified dr. Always get results.
Providence Patient
Norma was incredibly helpful and I appreciated how she took time to listen to me and explain items in detail. She was amazing and I feel incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to be seen by her.
Providence Patient
I've been coming to this practice for sometime now and consider this an excellent place for care.
Providence Patient
I love the kadlec team
Providence Patient
90% Good but she talks very fast.
Providence Patient
Everything is great except scheduling an appointment for a colonoscopy. Haven't gotten one yet and had the same problem a year ago.
Providence Patient
She was personable and explained well, covering my issue.
Providence Patient
I feel very comfortable with Norma she very smart at her job
Providence Patient
Very good expiences.God bless
Providence Patient
Just wonderful!
Providence Patient
She gave helpful suggestions while I wait to be scheduled for my test.
Providence Patient
I appreciated being in and out quickly while getting all of my questions answered with a plan moving forward
Providence Patient
Dr Garcia was so pleasant & kind during my visit
Providence Patient
She seemed very rushed, but also willing to answer any questions I might have had. It made me feel like I didn't want to keep her because she might be running behind, so I may have not asked all the questions I might otherwise.
Providence Patient
All good. Thank you.
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Clinical Interests
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colorectal Screening
- Digestive Disorders
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Endoscopy
- Esophageal Ph Test
- Liver Disease
- Manometry
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Virtual Care
I was very pleased with. Norma Garcia. She made me feel comfortable and was concerned about me. It was my first visit with her.
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