"The intimate patient and physician relationship is of particular importance in the practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology. With evolving complexities of a woman's life - the adolescent, women of child-bearing age, and the mature woman - there exists a specific practice of medicine unique to each woman," says Dr. Norris-Walsh.

Her undergraduate training was performed at University of San Diego. She then traveled to New Orleans where she simultaneously earned a masters degree in Public Health with her medical degree at Tulane University. Dr. Norris-Walsh completed her residency training at UCLA-Harbor. She is a Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 

With her background in Public Health, Dr. Norris-Walsh is able to provide patient education in maternal - fetal care, preventive medicine, and stress reduction. She has served as assistant clinical professor at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center. 

Over the past sixteen years at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, she has served on numerous committees, including the Perinatal Committee, Emergency Department Committee, and Physician Wellness Committee. 

Dr. Norris-Walsh is happily married and has three wonderful children. There is never a dull moment at their home.

Languages:  French, Spanish