Tampa Parathyroid Surgeons James Norman and Douglas Politz Receive National "Most Compassionate Doctors Award

Online, April 25, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Dr. James "Jim" Norman and Dr. Douglas "Doug" Politz have been selected for the "Most Compassionate Doctors" award for 2010 by vitals.com. This is the third straight year for this prestigious award for both doctors.

Patients' Choice recognition reflects the difference a particular physician makes in the lives of their patients. The honor is bestowed to physicians who have received near perfect scores as voted by patients and is based on reviews written by hundreds of thousands of patients. While physicians generally receive positive feedback from their patients, only a select few receive praise about the compassion that accompanied their care. Of the nation's 720,000 active physicians, less than 3% were accorded this honor in 2010.

"This award reflects our dedication to our patients, but it also reflects well on the great team we have at the Parathyroid Center at Tampa General Hospital" stated Dr Jim Norman. "Doug and I are honored to be chosen by our patients as two of the most compassionate doctors in America. We strive to treat patients and not just diseases."

Both Dr Norman and Dr Politz are recognized experts in parathyroid surgery. Their reputation as top surgeons and caring physicians has grown steadily so that patients travel from all over the US and many foreign countries to see them.

About the Norman Parathyroid Center: The Norman Parathyroid Center is the world's leading facility for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the parathyroid glands and hyperparathyroidism. Thousands of patients from around the globe are treated annually at the Center which is located at Tampa General Hospital, recognized as a "Top Hospital" for its expertise in endocrinology and head/neck surgery among other disciplines. For more information please visit www.parathyroid.com

About the Compassionate Doctor Certification: The Compassionate Doctor program is part of Patients' Choice recognition program, where patients rate and vote for their favorite doctors. For more information visit www.patientschoice.org