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 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.
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Professional; asked pertinent questions based on my medical records, listened and explained the upcoming procedure. Very competent and well informed and caring.
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Compassionate, respectful, knowledgeable, and thorough.
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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.
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She make me feel very comfortable and answer all my questions, and she took the time to listen to Me
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Norma sent me to Spokane 5 years ago where they diagnosed me with pancreatic cancer. She saved my life.
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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!
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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.
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Norma was great. I am so glad to have found her!
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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.
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I did feel that Norma Garcia was in somewhat of a hurry during my appointment; other than that, it was fine/acceptable.
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Good
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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!
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Always wonderful
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Easy to understand what I should be doing. Makes sure I understand the use of medicine
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I really liked Norma, very comfortable discussing the things I wanted checked. Very knowledgeable.
Providence Patient
I had a very good experience
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Very nice and professional.
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All went well. Thanks
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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!
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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!
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Everything went well
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I was surprised at how easy it all was
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Very good care and very professional and knowledgeable concerning my questions.
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Excellent care.
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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.
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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.
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I've been coming to this practice for sometime now and consider this an excellent place for care.
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I love the kadlec team
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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.
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I feel very comfortable with Norma she very smart at her job
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Very good expiences.God bless
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Just wonderful!
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She gave helpful suggestions while I wait to be scheduled for my test.
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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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Norma was great very knowledgeable about my condition. Very helpful. Thanks
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She was quick, proficient and knowledgeable
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She explained my health concerns very well. I was happy to get all the information she provided..
Providence Patient
They have always been kind & courteous. Given me many pamphlets and brochures on my health issues and diet advice to help. I'm very thankful for the services provided remaining in person which is my preference.
Providence Patient
She goes up and beyond. She has help me get started on my Stelara. She even offered to meet on her day off to get the paperwork done. So she could get it faxed. She knows what she is talking about.
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I love the care provided to me by kadlec. I have never had a bad experience with my health care and know I can trust them.
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Very thorough
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Norma was very informative and easy to talk to. I feel she took my care very seriously.
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Norma Garcia is always great her and everyone who works at this office is great!
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She always listens to what I have to say and offers best advice for my issues.
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Fantastic service
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Norma is very thorough and explained things in debth.
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I had a good experience with my care provider. My care provider was very thorough to my needs.
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All Good.
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The provider was very kind and attentive to my concerns and did what she could to address them
Providence Patient
Excellent care here always.
Providence Patient
Norma is always extremely attentive in listening and addressing all my health concerns one by one. I never ever feel rushed nor guilty or ashamed to speak to her about any of my issues. I would recommend her to any family or friends. She is simply the best
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Normal was very knowledgeable and explain thing in term I could understand.
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Norma is amazing. I adore her and the care she provides. I would not see anyone else
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Awesome
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Very nice Dr.
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She is very informative and thorough. She has done more for me in the past few months than any other GI provider I have seen in the past. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs to see GI.
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Nothing but Excellent! She is so knowledgeable, and I believe is supplying me with the latest and best care I could ask for
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Care provider was rude and invalidating. She was not attentive and made it uncomfortable for me to ask important questions. She verbalized her annoyance with the amount of referral she received and made me feel like an Inconvenience. The office was great but the care provider I saw made it an overall negative experience.
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Thoughtful, very friendly, pleasant!
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Norma was a pleasure to talk to. She was very helpful and knowledgeable. I felt she listened to me and was confident in her answers.
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Quick and easy.
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Norma was great. Spent a lot of time with me. Only concern about the waiting room was the music. Loud suggestive and offensive.
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Ms. Garcia-Meraz is an exceptional addition to this department, she carefully listened, addressed my concerns with empathy, is experienced and knowledgeable. I highly recommend her.
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The best
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Excellent service and very professional. Outstanding.
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Dr. Norma is my angle without wings!
Providence Patient
Norma Garcia-Mertz is always very thorough as she was this time.
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Norma is great help and very knowledgeable. She is great at explaining everything we asked her. Very nice and smart lady.
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Everyone was very nice and helpful.
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Very good experience, the nurse was very knowledgeable.
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Good doctor
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I have had good experiences withe Kadlec system
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Had a good chat with her...she explains things really good and I appreciate that.
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Great care
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My Dr was very professional I would definitely recommend anyone to her. She understood everything that was going on and knew exactly what to looked for.
Providence Patient
She was very thorough with her questions and when we spoke about my surgeries she was honest about her limited experience with the internal J Pouch that I have, which I appreciated.
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Norma was great but waiting 4 months for a endoscopy is ridiculous.
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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
Norma Garcia is an excellent communicator. I appreciate the way she reviews current treatment options and pros and cons of them.
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