Silas Prescod Norman, MD
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About
Silas Norman, M.D., M.P.H., is a transplant nephrologist and Clinical Professor of Medicine and the Co-Medical Director of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation for University of Michigan Health. He also serves as the Medical Director of the Transplant Center Ambulatory Care Unit. Dr. Norman received his medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit in 1996 and completed an Internal Medicine residency at Baylor College of Medicine in 1999. He returned to the University of Michigan and completed his nephrology and transplant nephrology training in 2003. Dr. Norman subsequently completed a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Michigan in 2010. His research is focused on reducing health disparities in kidney transplantation and the evaluation of medical frailty.
Clinical Specialization
Dr. Norman’s clinical focus is on the care of pre- and post-kidney transplant patients. He cares for HIV+ patients following kidney transplantation and works with surgery in the care of liver transplant candidates with acute kidney injury. Dr. Norman sees patients in the Transplant Clinic at the Taubman Center as well as in our satellite clinics in Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City.Areas of Practice
Kidney and pancreas transplantation, and transplantation immunology.
Locations
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Transplant Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Floor 1 Reception G
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5334Get Directions -
Kidney Transplant Clinic | MyMichigan Health Campus Ridge Building 4401 Campus Ridge Dr, Ste LL0130
Suite LL0130
Midland, MI 48640Get Directions -
Kidney Transplant Clinic | Wellpointe Medical Center 1701 East South Blvd, Ste 320
Rochester Hills, MI 48307-5665Get Directions -
Transplant Clinic | UM Health-West Park East 4055 Cascade Rd SE
Metro Health Park East
Grand Rapids, MI 49546-2149Get Directions -
Kidney & Pancreas Transplant Clinic | Detroit Riverview Center Medical Pavilion II 7633 E Jefferson Ave Ste 180
Detroit, MI 48214-2513Get Directions -
Kidney Transplant Clinic | Fresenius Kidney Care 527 E Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3889Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
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Research Overview
Improving access to organ transplantation in disadvantaged populations; Improving HIV infected candidate access to kidney transplantation; Defining cardiovascular risk factors in the transplant population and reducing events.
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Patient Ratings
144 Patient Ratings
Patient Comments
September 12, 2025 - "Dr. Norman sets the standard for physicians. The care I receive from him makes me feel well taken care of."
September 5, 2025 - "Dr. Norman is one very special physician. He listens well, is empathetic, answers all questions, and makes you feel like you are the most special patient he has. We need more Doctors like him."
July 10, 2025 - "Dr Norman is EXCELLENT! I could not ask for better care"
June 8, 2025 - "Dr. Norman was very easy to talk to. He answered all my husband's questions. I hope he will be my surgeon when my [...] come up."
May 15, 2025 - "Always great service from Dr. Norman [...]"
May 12, 2025 - "Dr. Norman has been providing expert medical care and support for several years. He is an excellent, caring physician. Our family feels fortunate to have him, and especially for the access in the Grand Rapids area."
April 11, 2025 - "Dr Norman is a caring individual always takes time to go over my lab results and any concerns that I have. Builds a good rapport with patients. I personally want to thank him first time."
March 7, 2025 - "Dr Norman was recommended to me as a top notch doctor and after my visit I will recommend him to anyone needing a nephrologist. [...]"
February 21, 2025 - "Dr. Norman and [...] have been a real pleasure to work with. I cannot express how comfortable and confident I have felt while in their care. I don't give out ratings like this unless they have been earned. Please thank Dr. Norman and [...] for their excellent care"
December 25, 2024 - "Dr. Norman is the absolute best. He's kind, gentle, professional and knows his job"
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