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Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD

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(Dr. Stephanie Norfolk, MD)
Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (2005)
Professional interests include: lung transplant, lung issues, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and more.
1301 Medical Center Drive B817
Nashville, TN 37232

Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD is a pulmonologist in Nashville, TN specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 2005 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health.

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Office Locations

1301 Medical Center Drive B817
Nashville, TN 37232
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Some issues Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Lung Transplant

Patients who have very severe lung disease may need a lung transplant. The diseased lung is entirely removed and replaced with a healthy lung, usually donated by a person who died. Either one or both lungs can be transplanted.

Contrary to popular belief, lung transplant is rarely used to treat lung cancer. It is a more common treatment for patients with other advanced lung diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, sarcoidosis, pulmonary fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Lung transplant is a serious operation and is generally used as a last resort for patients who have only a short time to live without surgery.

During a transplant, an incision is made on the side of the chest (for a single lung) or in the middle (for both lungs). Patients may be hooked up to a heart-lung bypass machine, which will do the work of moving blood and oxygen through the body during the procedure. After the diseased lung is cut away from the main airway and blood vessels, the donor lung is stitched into place. Surgery may take as long as twelve hours, and a hospital stay of two to three weeks after surgery is not uncommon. For the first hours or day after surgery, patients use a ventilator, or a machine to help them breathe. Tubes will be inserted into the chest to help drain excess air and fluid. During recovery, physical therapy and breathing exercises are used to help the new lung work as well as possible.

Lung capacity is carefully monitored for several months after surgery. Patients who have had a transplant will also have to take anti-rejection drugs for the rest of their lives. These drugs stop the body's immune system from attacking the new lung. The main risks after a transplant are infection and rejection (when the immune system attacks the 'foreign' lung). A healthy lifestyle, including maintaining a diet high in vegetables and lean protein, not smoking, and getting enough exercise, is important to keeping the lungs functioning as well as possible. With proper care, many patients can live ten or even twenty years after a lung transplant.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Nashville, TN during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 211
diagnostic procedures 103
doctor visit 228
hospital care 606
inpatient care 606
minimally invasive procedures 103

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Nashville, TN during 2013 were bronchoscopy, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 333
diagnostic procedures 157
doctor visit 244
hospital care 294
inpatient care 294
minimally invasive procedures 157

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD.

Gender
Male 153
Female 90
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 207
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 122
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD in 2013

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 45
Diabetes 65
Dementia 5
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Nashville, TN during 2014 were bronchoscopy, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 214
diagnostic procedures 103
doctor visit 168
hospital care 124
inpatient care 124
minimally invasive procedures 103

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD.

Gender
Male 122
Female 111
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 176
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 103
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 11
Less than 65 80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 48
Diabetes 58
Dementia 10
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Nashville, TN during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 124
diagnostic procedures 62
doctor visit 116
hospital care 146
inpatient care 146
minimally invasive procedures 62

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD.

Gender
Male 228
Female 218
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 320
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 186
From 75 to 84 72
85 and over 28
Less than 65 160

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 44
Diabetes 56
Dementia 14
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Nashville, TN during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 92
diagnostic procedures 41
doctor visit 82
hospital care 408
inpatient care 408
minimally invasive procedures 41
pulmonary testing 30

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD.

Gender
Male 140
Female 99
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 188
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 109
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 11
Less than 65 81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 39
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 49
Diabetes 54
Dementia 18
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Nashville, TN during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 41
diagnostic procedures 17
doctor visit 214
hospital care 227
inpatient care 227
minimally invasive procedures 17
pulmonary testing 166

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD.

Gender
Male 167
Female 138
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 260
Black 31
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 148
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 63
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 43
Diabetes 45
Dementia 19
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Nashville, TN during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 39
diagnostic procedures 16
doctor visit 250
hospital care 270
inpatient care 270
minimally invasive procedures 16
pulmonary testing 56

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD.

Gender
Male 123
Female 142
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 227
Black 26
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 101
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 68
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 51
Diabetes 44
Dementia 15
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Nashville, TN during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 52
diagnostic procedures 22
doctor visit 158
hospital care 214
inpatient care 214
minimally invasive procedures 22
pulmonary testing 26

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD.

Gender
Male 107
Female 72
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 149
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 86
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 47
Diabetes 47
Dementia 22
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Nashville, TN during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 83
hospital care 133
inpatient care 133

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD.

Gender
Male 90
Female 61
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 123
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 74
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 48
Diabetes 55
Dementia 21
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Nashville, TN during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 114
hospital care 192
inpatient care 192

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD.

Gender
Male 71
Female 50
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 110
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 59
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 55
Dementia 21
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Nashville, TN during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 36
diagnostic procedures 14
doctor visit 120
hospital care 133
inpatient care 133
minimally invasive procedures 14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD.

Gender
Male 67
Female 47
Age
From 65 to 74 64
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 31
Atrial Fibrilation 32
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 49
Diabetes 59
Dementia 11
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Nashville, TN were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and pulmonary testing.

bronchoscopy 126
diagnostic procedures 59
doctor visit 161
hospital care 249
inpatient care 249
minimally invasive procedures 59
pulmonary testing 69

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD.

Gender
Male 115
Female 93
Ethnicity
Black / African American 5
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 160
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 13
85 and over 4
Less than 65 74
65 to 74 95

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 66
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 16
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 41
Diabetes 48
Atrial Fibrillation 16
Dementia 14
Cancer 7

Education & Training

Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 2005. She completed residency at University Hospitals, Cleveland. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (2005)

Residency: University Hospitals, Cleveland (2008)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Critical Care Medicine

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 108 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Stephanie G. Norfolk, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN. 

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Biography

Dr. Stephanie Norfolk practices adult critical care and adult pulmonology. After completing medical school at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, she performed her residency at the University Hospitals, Cleveland. Her clinical interests include lung transplant, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and lung issues. Dr. Norfolk has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Norfolk is professionally affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). She welcomes new patients at her office inNashville, TN as reported by Doctor.com.

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