


Dr. Norman Pickens, MD
Dr. Norman Pickens, MD is a general surgeon in Gainesville, FL and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1969. He is affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital.
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1143 NW 64th Ter # 1 Gainesville, FL 32605Make an Appointment
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About Me
care philosophy
Our practice began in 1967 when Dr. Henry J. Babers and Dr. Charles E. Lore formed a surgical team. This team approach prevails today as our team of eight surgeons provides care for the greater Gainesville and North Central Florida area. Take comfort...read moreGeneral Surgery
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Lafayette College
Undergraduate SchoolUniversity Fla Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1974University Fla Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1970University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1969
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- Recipient of 80
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
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80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
71%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
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