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Tom L Yao

Tom L Yao, MD

Endovascular Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery

Accepting New Patients

Ages Seen

  • Pediatrics
  • Teenagers
  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About

Biography/ Philosophy of Care

Clinical Interests/Research

Video

Locations

  1. Norton Neuroscience Institute
    • 4915 Norton Healthcare Boulevard, Suite 301, Louisville, KY 40241
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    • Norton Neuroscience Institute Multidisciplinary Center
      • 4915 Norton Healthcare Boulevard, Suite 402, Louisville, KY 40241
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      Expertise

      Education

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      Residency, Neurological Surgery, 2009

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      Internship, General Surgery, 2003

      Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

      Medical Education, Doctor of Medicine, 2002

      Board Certifications

      Neurological Surgery

      American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2014

      Insurance

      Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is in network.
      Search plans
      • Aetna
      • Aetna Better Health of Kentucky
      • Aetna Medicare Advantage
      • Anthem
      • Anthem Indiana Medicaid(Indiana MCO)
      • Anthem Kentucky Medicaid(Kentucky MCO)
      • Anthem Medi-Blue
      • Anthem Medi-Blue Medicare Advantage(DSNP)
      • Anthem Pathway
      • Anthem Pathway Transition
      • CareSource Indiana
      • CareSource Marketplace
      • Cigna
      • Encore Health Network
      • Humana
      • Humana Community HMO
      • Humana Gold HMO
      • Humana Healthy Horizons
      • Humana Medicaid
      • Indiana Medicaid
      • Kentucky Medicaid
      • Kentucky Workers Comp
      • MD-Wise (Indiana MCO)
      • Medicare
      • MHS (Indiana MCO)
      • MHS Allwell
      • MHS ambetter Indiana
      • Multiplan
      • Optum - VA CCN
      • Optum- URN
      • Passport (Kentucky MCO)
      • Passport Advantage
      • Passport Marketplace
      • Sagamore
      • SIHO (Southern Indiana Health Operations/Organization)
      • SIHO Marketplace (IN Exchange)
      • SIHO One
      • Tricare Healthnet
      • United Healthcare
      • United Healthcare Community MCO
      • United Medicare Advantage
      • Wellcare
      • Wellcare-Ambetter
      • Wellcare-Medicaid
      • Wellcare-Medicare
      • Wellpath INCARCERATED POPULATION

      Reviews

      4.9 of 5 stars

      123 Ratings, 41 Reviews

      The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

      Provider expl in way you understand
      Average provider Provider expl in way you understand rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider listen carefully to you
      Average provider Provider listen carefully to you rating 5 out of 5 stars
      Give easy to understand instruction
      Average provider Give easy to understand instruction rating 5 out of 5 stars
      Know important info medical history
      Average provider Know important info medical history rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Show respect for what you say
      Average provider Show respect for what you say rating 5 out of 5 stars
      Spend enough time with you
      Average provider Spend enough time with you rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Rate provider 0-10
      Average provider Rate provider 0-10 rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/28/2024

        I always feel like I am the most important patient they have-that's the way they make you feel.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/25/2024

        Dr Yao certainly lived up to the prior reviews, which described him in wonderful terms. What an asset to Morton and its neuroscience program.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/22/2024

        He was great

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/21/2024

        Dr.Yao is the best, I recommend him to anyone that needs a neurologist!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/13/2024

        Good experience. He explains things in a very thorough way and does not "rush" through an appointment.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/10/2024

        Outstanding doctor and staff. Very satisfied with my care.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/10/2024

        Excellent and patient when explaining results, diagnosis, and answers to me.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/24/2023

        The staff at this location are amazing. Dr. Yao always explains in great detail results easy to understand. He is wonderful.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/20/2023

        Dr. Yao is an exceptional physician and I am so thankful for his heart and knowledge

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/15/2023

        Great

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/15/2023

        Was very helpful in explaining what tests would be ordered.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/10/2023

        We spoke of all thesevthings on this survey after leaving the office as to how satisfied we were with our visit.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/17/2023

        All three of my providers are excellent and I feel so blessed to have them managing my care.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/8/2023

        I was very impressed with him he seemed to know what he was talking about and he made me feel very comfortable talking with him

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/18/2023

        Excellent job of listening and making sure that I understood everything he was telling me.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/11/2023

        It was all good

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/11/2023

        Very professional, kind, courteous and easy to understand

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/4/2023

        Dr. Yao had emergency surgery but was able to keep the appointment with me. Took time to explain and ask if I had questions. Did not pressure me into making a decision about proceeding with treatment plan.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/3/2023

        Dr. Yao is an excellent doctor!!!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/30/2023

        Dr. Yao went over all of my records including my medications, scans, and hospital visit. He completely explained the type of condition of my brain and the results of my stroke. Dr. Yao told me that surgery was not necessary. He advised me to keep checks on my blood pressure, continue medications as prescribed, and keep my primary doctor informed. Dr. Yao gave me a very complete summary of my medical problem and confidence for my future health.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/16/2023

        There was no delay. He was very helpful and explain things.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/7/2023

        EXCELLENT. Very knowledgeable, explained everything. I left feeling very confident about his care.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/31/2023

        Dr. Yao , Chris and staff awesome. Never been dissatisfied at anytime

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/17/2023

        Dr. Y,Dr. Y was professional & very helpful !

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/16/2023

        Dr. Yao is so skilled at not only his specialty but putting people at ease.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/2/2023

        Dr. Yao is a rock star. My surgery went great! He explained everything he was doing and how I would feel after and he was spot on. I thank the Lord for Dr. Yao!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/27/2023

        Dr. Yao and his staff are very caring and so supportive through my time with them.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/27/2023

        Excellent. Kind. Listened.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/27/2023

        One of the best phycians I have had. Friendly, not rush, listens, staff amazing

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/5/2023

        Dr Yao is absolutely wonderful. I was stat flighted to Brownsboro for what we thought brain bleeds but instead blood clots. We were very overwhelmed but he helped calm us down and answer any and all questions in the hospital as well as our office visit. I have had a rough few weeks, and he gave me a breath of fresh air reviewing everything and answering all questions we had.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/3/2023

        Excellent Service

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/2/2023

        I was very please with everyone that I spoke with from the receptionist, registration, directions and how smoothly everything flowed. Everyone was very friendly, pleasant, caring and helpful from the time I arrived for my appointment with my doctor. The whole experience from start to finish was a very pleasant experience.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/1/2023

        Dr Yao is amazing! He takes the time to explain everything in great detail and answers any questions.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/1/2023

        Is very good at what he does

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/25/2023

        I never want to change he is great.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/24/2023

        Dr. Yao was excellent. This was my first visit with him.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/24/2023

        Showed a lot of interest in my well being. Answered my questions.

        3 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/19/2023

        I love Dr. Yoa Wonderful Dr. He did seem very rushed and usually goes into detail re.my condition and shows me what's going on But again He's wonderful

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/18/2023

        Dr. Yao is the BEST doctor I have ever had. He is so thorough with explaining your diagnosis and always puts it into terms a patient can understand. He gives multiple examples to make sure you truly understand. He will not move on until you have confidence in understanding what he has shared. He is so personable. He is also funny in the most professional way & that is a breath of fresh air. It takes the pressure of a patient being scared of the diagnosis or how the diagnosis has changed since the last visit. Honestly his specialty is scary for patients if they have that type of medical problem, and I am so thankful he is my provider to lead me through it and for he and I to have an agreed upon medical plan. Norton Health is lucky to have him on staff.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/16/2023

        One of the best experiences I have ever had discussing my health problems with a doctor. Dr Yao seemed well prepared at the start of his time with me, he explained everything in manner easily understood, and seemed interested in helping me be able to make the best decisions for my medical care in the future. Although I have difficult decisions to make before my next visit, I left the appointment feeling well informed and encouraged.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/31/2023

        Very good