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Dr. Tom Yao, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 48
Dr. Tom Yao, MD
4.7 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Tom Yao, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Louisville, KY.
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Dr. Tom Yao, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 48
Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Tom Yao, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Louisville, KY.

About

Dr. Yao graduated from Vanderbilt University. Dr. Tom Yao, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Louisville, KY and has 22 years experience. Dr. Yao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Norton Hospital. Dr. Yao has experience treating conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury, Brain Aneurysm and Cerebral Edema among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Yao received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Yao's office accepts new patients. Dr. Yao is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Aneurysm
Cerebral Edema
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Aneurysm
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Subdural Hemorrhage
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Embolism
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Cranial Trauma
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chordoma
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Craniopharyngioma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Extradural Hemorrhage
Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Moyamoya Disease
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Permanent Vegetative State
Persistent Vegetative State
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Intracranial Vessel Angioplasty and Stenting
Intracranial Vessels Stenting
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Radiofrequency Ablation Nerve
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotaxis
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
  • Sagamore Plus PPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthSync Options POS
    Bronze Pathway X - KY HMO-POS
  • Encore Health Network PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • SIHO Network HMO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Norton Neurology Services
    4915 Norton Healthcare Blvd Ste 301, Louisville, KY 40241
  2. 2 Office
    4950 Norton Healthcare Blvd Ste 205, Louisville, KY 40241
  3. 3 Office
    4915 Norton Healthcare Blvd Ste 402, Louisville, KY 40241
  4. 4 Norton Cancer Institute Brownsboro
    4955 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY 40241

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yao
4.7
Based on 15 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (1)

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Jul 23, 2024
Dr. Yao was so thoughtful during my first visit with him. This was during covid so I had to go alone. Before and after, my surgery he check to see how I was doing. He has the best bedside manor ever!He saved my life.
Cindy — Jul 23, 2024
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tom Yao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Yao's profile.

Dr. Yao frequently treats the following conditions: Traumatic Brain Injury, Brain Aneurysm and Cerebral Edema. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Tom Yao, MD is affiliated with Norton Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Tom Yao, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Norton Hospital

    200 E Chestnut St, Louisville, KY