Dr. Norman Harris joined our faculty after more than twenty five years in a successful general Otolaryngology practice in Orange County. As his practice evolved, he expanded an interest stimulated by his military experiences. Service related injuries always raise issues of rehabilitation and fitness for pre-injury duty. These determinations were often as important to the service member as the medical intervention. He had responsibility for monitoring the work environment, all aspects of public health as well as hearing conservation programs, both in his state side assignment as well as over seas.

In civilian life, all significant injuries and diseases, surely need careful medical care. In many cases additional thoughtful analysis is required about the impact of the medical condition on the patient's ability to resume a previous career and other aspects of life. Frequently, the issue of what might have caused the injury to appear or escalate might have major administrative or legal significance. These determinations require a broad experience in the natural history and treatment outcomes of diseases, the precise physical limitations they cause, and considerable knowledge of workplace environments.