About

Stephen F Cavanah, M.D., is board certified in internal medicine, endocrinology diabetes and metabolism. He specializes in endocrinology and diabetes. Training: • Medical Education: Doctor of Medicine - University of Louisville (1983) • Internship: Internal Medicine - University of Louisville School of Medicine (1984) • Residency: Internal Medicine - University of Louisville School of Medicine (1986) • Fellowship: Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism - Wilford Hall Medical Center (1991)

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Expertise

Education

  • University of Louisville School of Medicine

    Internship, Internal Medicine, 1984

  • University of Louisville School of Medicine

    Residency, Internal Medicine, 1986

  • Wilford Hall Medical Center

    Fellowship, Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism, 1991

  • University of Louisville School of Medicine

    Medical Education, Doctor of Medicine, 1983


Age Groups Seen

Age Groups Seen
Adults
Languages
English
Gender
Male

Reviews

4.90 out of 5 4.9 of 5 stars — 120 Ratings, 23 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 listened carefully 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
provider gave easy to understand instruction 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
provider knew important medical history 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
provider showed concern 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider spent enough time with you 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
provider rating 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
provider explained things clearly 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
likelihood of recommending this provider 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider included you in decisions 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider showed respect for what you said 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
provider discussed treatment options 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/28/2026

Dr. Cavanah is an amazing MD.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/28/2026

Dr Cavanagh is exceptional.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/21/2026

My endocrinologist and his team are great!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/18/2026

Excellent

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/31/2026

You have to understand he spends a lot of time with the patient, which is fantastic. But later appointments get behind, and I make the decision to continue to see him.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/19/2026

Execellent

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/26/2026

Yes, Great health care team

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/26/2026

Dr. Cavanah is great. He is so intentional and thorough in caring for my needs. He explains everything in terms I can understand.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/20/2026

Dr. Cavanah is the best. He listens and provides all patients with extraordinary care.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/04/2026

Dr Cavanah is awesome

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/22/2026

No bad experience.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/13/2026

He is one if not best doctor I have ever had. Always listens to my concerns and never feels like he is just trying to rush me out the door.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/09/2026

Always Good Experience

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/09/2026

Very detailed and caring.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/06/2026

Doctor and staff are top notch. It's the scheduling thats the problem. This office is massively overlooked for the level of care you get. Halve the patients and you've got a good amount.

4.00 out of 5 4.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/24/2026

I feel we have become family through the years.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/15/2026

Dr. Cavanah is the best doctor I have ever seen. He listens to my questions and is thorough in explaining what I need to know. He truly cares about his patients and wants them to get better. He is kind and respectful.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/11/2026

Very good experience and great explanations

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/10/2026

Would definitely recommend Dr Cavanah and his assistant.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/03/2026

I wouldn't go to anyone else!! Dr Cavanah has extended my life! For sure.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/04/2026

Dr. Cavanah is by far the most thorough of all the specialists that I visit. He tells me things about my health that I would never know without him. He has helped me greatly since I started seeing him.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/27/2026

Very good experience,

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/22/2026

I have the best doctor I could have.


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Ambetter from MHS
  • Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Kentucky Medicaid
  • Anthem MediBlue HMO/PPO
  • Anthem Pathway
  • Anthem Pathway Transition
  • CareSource Indiana Medicaid
  • CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
  • Cigna
  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • Encore
  • Essence
  • First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
  • UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
  • HealthSmart
  • Hosparus
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicare
  • Indiana Health Network
  • Kentucky Medicaid
  • Kentucky Medicare
  • MDwise
  • MHS
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan
  • Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
  • Passport Marketplace
  • Provider Net/OMCA
  • Sagamore
  • Signature Advantage
  • SIHO
  • TRICARE Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • WellCare
  • WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
  • WellCare Medicare
  • Wellpath
  • Workers’ Compensation
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