William E Norris, MD
Gastroenterology

4.8 out of 5,
New patient visits
Digestive Healthcare of Georgia - Newnan
1665 Highway 34 E
Newnan, GA 30265-2196
Phone
678-326-4812Fax
678-326-4817
William E. Norris, MD, FACG, is a native of Delray Beach, FL. He earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College and completed his residency at The University of Tennessee. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Morehouse College and is board certified in gastroenterology.
Dr. Norris spent nine years in the United States Army. He served three years at Fort Campbell, where he was the Chief of Medicine. Subsequently, he completed a gastroenterology fellowship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He completed an advanced therapeutic endoscopy program at the University of Maryland. He has held academic appointments at the level of an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Uniformed University of the Health Sciences and Georgetown University School of Medicine. He is published in peer-reviewed medical journals and has presented abstracts and research at national meetings. He was appointed Director of Endoscopy at Walter Reed, and had the unique experience to serve as the personal gastroenterologist for military flag officers and members of the U.S Senate and Congress. Dr. Norris is an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, serving a combat tour with 1st Cavalry Division in 2009. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his performance during this tour.
Dr. Norris has been practicing Gastroenterology in the metro Atlanta area since 2016. Prior to joining Piedmont, he worked for Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates. He has a special interest in therapeutic endoscopy. In his spare time, Dr. Norris enjoys spending time with his wife and children. He is an avid runner and fitness enthusiast.
Dr. Norris is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.
Dr. Norris spent nine years in the United States Army. He served three years at Fort Campbell, where he was the Chief of Medicine. Subsequently, he completed a gastroenterology fellowship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He completed an advanced therapeutic endoscopy program at the University of Maryland. He has held academic appointments at the level of an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Uniformed University of the Health Sciences and Georgetown University School of Medicine. He is published in peer-reviewed medical journals and has presented abstracts and research at national meetings. He was appointed Director of Endoscopy at Walter Reed, and had the unique experience to serve as the personal gastroenterologist for military flag officers and members of the U.S Senate and Congress. Dr. Norris is an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, serving a combat tour with 1st Cavalry Division in 2009. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his performance during this tour.
Dr. Norris has been practicing Gastroenterology in the metro Atlanta area since 2016. Prior to joining Piedmont, he worked for Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates. He has a special interest in therapeutic endoscopy. In his spare time, Dr. Norris enjoys spending time with his wife and children. He is an avid runner and fitness enthusiast.
Dr. Norris is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.
Provider Information
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Education
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
Medical Education, 1999
University of Tennessee Health Science Centre
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2002
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2008
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Verified Reviews
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4.8 out of 5
660 ratings,
244 reviews
5/23/2025
Dr. Norris was kind, attentive, and helpful. He understood my concerns and had a plan of action.
5/9/2025
Thorough and doesn't mind questions
5/9/2025
Dr Norris is thorough and kind and professional. He listens to your concerns and he explains as much as he needs to until you are fully educated.
5/5/2025
He's very professional and listens to all of my concerns.
5/5/2025
He told me about my condition, he told me the medications I should have. He did all the things right.
Insurance Coverage
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Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
Ambetter (including Core & Select)
Anthem
Anthem MediBlue
BCBS
Beech Street
CareSource
CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
CareSource Medicaid
Cigna
Georgia Health Advantage
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Kaiser
Kaiser Medicare Advantage
LifeWell (HealthScope)
Peach State
PHCS/MultiPlan
Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
Sonder
Tricare Prime (referral required)
Tricare Select
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Wellcare
Map & Directions
Digestive Healthcare of Georgia - Newnan
1665 Highway 34 ENewnan, GA 30265-2196
Phone
678-326-4812Fax
678-326-4817