Bret E. Sherman, MD, PHD, Facs

The Nephrology Group, Inc. is Central California's largest nephrology practice, specializing in the care of patients with kidney disease and related illnesses since 1975. Their dedicated physicians provide quality care for conditions such as acute kidney failure, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and kidney-related illnesses. Offering a range of services including anemia management, vascular access, home dialysis programs, and outpatient dialysis, The Nephrology Group, Inc. ensures world-class patient care and professional medical expertise for those in need of kidney health support.Generated from the website

ABOUT OUR PRACTICEPaul Norwood, MD, leads the team at Valley Endocrine in Fresno, California. Valued by his community for his caring and kind personality as well as his skills as a physician, Dr. Norwood is also respected nationwide for his expertise as an endocrinologist.It's easy to see that patients come first at Dr. Norwood's busy practice. The friendly atmosphere and patient-focused philosophy provide a welcoming environment for men and women experiencing endocrine disorders.Services offered at Valley Endocrine include comprehensive endocrinology consultations as well as evaluation and treatment for thyroid dysfunction, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), hypertension, metabolic disorders, hypertension, hormone imbalance, cholesterol and lipid disorders, and diabetes.Dr. Norwood's dedication to helping men and women overcome endocrine-related medical issues is also apparent in his professional research regarding a faulty endocrine system and its effect on health and overall well-being. His work has been well received by his peers and published in numerous, highly respected medical journals.Valley Endocrine is also the largest pharmaceutical research facility in the world for diabetes. Dr. Norwood is a committed partner in the mission to discover the best possible treatment for this sometimes difficult to manage condition. He received his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and finished an internship and internal medicine residency at the University of California, Irvine, and Veterans Affairs Long Beach Hospital.Dr. Norwood completed a fellowship in endocrinology at University of California, Davis. Dr. Norwood and his staff are honored when men and women choose Valley Endocrine, where patients are treated as people rather just another appointment on the schedule.