About

Shawn W. Adams, M.D., is a neurosurgeon with Norton Neuroscience Institute. He earned his medical degree from Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee, and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Louisville in Kentucky. He also completed a fellowship at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Adams specializes in spine surgery. He is interested in the complexity of the spine and learning how he can help his patients so they can get back to living an active life. When he is not caring for patients, Dr. Adams enjoys spending time outside. He likes to bike, run, hunt, fish and enjoy the fresh air.

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Expertise

Education

  • Florida State University College of Medicine

    Medical Education, Doctor of Medicine, 2015

  • University of Louisville School of Medicine

    Residency, Neurological Surgery, 2022

  • Duke University School of Medicine

    Fellowship, Deformity and Minimally Invasive Complex Spinal Surgery, 2023

  • University of Louisville School of Medicine

    Fellowship, Neurosurgery of the Spine, 2022


Age Groups Seen

Age Groups Seen
Adults
Languages
English

Reviews

4.90 out of 5 4.9 of 5 stars — 108 Ratings, 20 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 explained things clearly 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
Provider listened carefully 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
Provider gave easy to understand instruction 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
Provider knew important medical history 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
Provider showed respect for what you said 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
Provider spent enough time with you 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
Provider Rating 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
Provider explained things clearly 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
Provider showed concern 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
Provider included you in decisions 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
Likelihood of recommending this provider 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
Provider discussed treatment options 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/21/2026

Dr Adams is "present". He listens, he's sincere and takes time to know his patients, their goals and concerns

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/28/2026

Dr. Adams is an amazing awesome doctor. He came in the room and greeted me with a smile and shook my hand. He asked how I was doing and then he listened to what I had to say and he showed me the X-ray that they took of me. I would recommend him to anybody. I would give him 100,000 stars. I just love him. He's such a good doctor

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/12/2026

Dr Adams is the best Doctor I have ever visited so far, He is Highly knowledgeable. He listens carefully and examine carefully without any rush .He treat his patients with respect and care . I highly recommend Dr.Adams and his team

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/31/2026

Dr. Adams does a phenomenal job of explaining and listening. He is great!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/09/2026

Dr Shawn Adams is wonderful. He listened to the pain and problems I have. He has been very thorough with my case. I appreciate so much Dr Shawn Adams and his amazing staff

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/14/2026

Dr. Adams and his staff are the best I've ever had!! They feel like family!!!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/14/2026

Dr Adams is the best doctor in Louisville Kentucky

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/10/2026

He's a great dr. Very attentive to my questions and his answeres

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/19/2026

Do not have any negative thing to say.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/18/2026

Dr. Adams is amazing! The BEST neurosurgeon at Norton's!!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/18/2025

Thorough, kind, respectful, knowledgeable.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/18/2025

I really appreciated the fact that Dr. Adams took the time to listen and explain what and why he thought was going on with mt back.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/20/2025

Dr. Adams was great. Really appreciated his take on my medical situation and a possible alternative option to help me get better!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/06/2025

Dr. Adam's took his time and didn't rush thru the appointment. He was very thorough in his evaluation and he was upto date on my medical records.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/30/2025

Dr Adams cares about patients. He sees them not as just a condition, but cares for the person they are. Holistic, respectful and sincere. An authentic person. So grateful.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/11/2025

Great Doctor

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/09/2025

The provider explaining things to me that I did not even know that was going on. That had been wrong with me for 2 years and it was very excellent. Very helpful, very kind person

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/04/2025

This is about the Best office staff I have dealt with EVER

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/19/2025

Dr. Adams is great! He listens and treated me like a human being, not just another patient

4.71 out of 5 4.7 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/26/2025

Dr. Adams listened to what I had to say and answered all questions I had.


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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