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David A Sun

David A Sun, MD, Ph.D.

Functional NeurosurgeryBrain and Tumor NeurosurgeryNeurosurgery

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About David A Sun

Biography/ Philosophy of Care

David A. Sun, M.D., Ph.D., is executive medical director of Norton Neurosciences Institute. Spearheading interdisciplinary programs and collaboration, he also serves as co-director of the Brain Tumor Center and provides clinical leadership to the institute’s epilepsy and movement disorders programs.
Dr. Sun is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond, where he earned his medical degree and a doctorate in basic science mechanisms of epilepsy. He completed a neurosurgical residency and clinical fellowship in epilepsy and movement disorder neurosurgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. Sun’s clinical focuses include the surgical management of epilepsy; brain, pituitary and spine tumors; endoscopic neurosurgery; hydrocephalus; and other cranial pathology.
Dr. Sun has pioneered the use of several surgical innovations at Norton Healthcare, including NeuroBlate, NeuroPace and ROSA robotic technology, enabling Norton Healthcare to offer the newest treatments to patients.
Dr. Sun has been voted by his peers as one of Louisville Magazine’s Top Docs for 2019.

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Locations

  1. Norton Neuroscience Institute Neurosurgery
    • 4915 Norton Healthcare Boulevard, Suite 301, Louisville, KY 40241
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  2. Norton Cancer Institute - Brownsboro
  3. Norton Cancer Institute Radiation Center - Downtown
  4. Norton Cancer Institute Radiation Center - Brownsboro

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Neurosurgery, 2010
  • Internship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, General Surgery, 2004
  • Medical Education: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2003

Board Certifications

  • Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2015

Insurance

Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is in network.
Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Ambetter from MHS
  • Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Indiana 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)
  • HealthSmart
  • Hosparus
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Humana Medicare
  • Indiana Health Network
  • Indiana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicare
  • 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
  • UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
  • Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • WellCare
  • WellCare Medicare
  • WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
  • Wellpath
  • Workers’ Compensation

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

141 ratings, 42 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Dr. Sun was very thorough and professional. He explained everything in detail.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Totally Satisfied!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2026

    Apologized for delay. Has an emergency at the hospital. Was informed by staff of hi delay.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2026

    Good service

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Love Dr. Sun so much, [...]

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    I was about 15 minutes early for my appointment, and I did not have to wait more than two minutes to go back to the exam room. Once I was in the exam room, Dr. Sun came in about two minutes after that. It was an awesome visit, from a timing standpoint. Thank you for that.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    Dr Sun was one of the nicest, most thorough doctors I have seen during my illness last 16 years.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Excelente

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    Dr. Sun and his staff are very intelligent, detailed and always welcoming.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Dr. Sun was very thorough and took the time to explain things clearly. He made things easy to understand through analogy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Explain everything very well. Courtesy and politeness were 3xcellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Very professional staff. Excellent Doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    Dr. David Sun is an amazing doctor! Think the world of him! He gave me my life back after the car accident!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Dr Sun is a wonderful Dr, I'm so grateful that he was my Dr in 2014 for my crainomy. And that he continues to keep check on me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Excellent everything was fine

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    He was amazing! He did a great job dummying everything down for my family and I.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Well pleased

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Dr. David Sun was kind, reassuring, snd very knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Always cordial, friendly and professional. Always prepared and knowledgeable of my recent test results . He listens and allows me time to speak.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    Dr David Sun is smart and informative in a way that is clear. I want to learn how my body works and how, with the tests, the doctor arrives to his conclusion. So, I will always see this doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/26/2025

    I like Dr Sun very much and his straightforward presentation of information.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Dr Sun was outstanding! Explained everything in detail. Extremely knowledgeable. Put our concerns at ease. Our visit could not have been better!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    It's Dr Sun. He smart, efficient and tried to ease my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Very courteous ... Straight up ... Very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/4/2025

    Great smart Dr. Very honest thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Excellent and took time to explain things clearly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    He is excellent. Good at what he does. Good energy. Even my friend that came with me bragged about this.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Dr Sun has taken care of me for many years. I would highly recommend him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Very good Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    Very fearful diagnoses the analogy experience and over all reassurance has put me at ease I am so thankful to have Dr Sun as my caregiver

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/1/2025

    Professional, direct with opportunity too interact

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/31/2025

    Very professional & caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/31/2025

    He is great, kind and very professional!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Dr. Sun read my results immediately and explained everything he saw. Very personable and clear.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/26/2025

    Dr Sun is amazing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    He explained things clearly in a way that I understood.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    He's the only surgereon I would want for neurological surgery

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/18/2025

    Good visit, attentive doctor and staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Dr. Sun was very informed of my situation, had my history before him and he helped me make a decision about my long term health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/10/2025

    Dr. Sun was very knowledgeable about my condition. He answered all my questions and listened well to my comments.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Dr. Sun is an excellent physician: knowledgeable, caring, personable, and an excellent communicator.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    Everything was great