
Don A Stevens, MD
Hematology OncologyMedical Oncology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Don A Stevens
Biography/ Philosophy of Care
Don Stevens, M.D., one of the founders of Norton Cancer Institute, is a fellowship-trained hematologist/oncologist who earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency. He completed his fellowship at John Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md. and is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology.
Dr. Stevens is passionate about research has led many clinical trials at Norton Healthcare, bringing leading-edge hematology and cancer treatments to Louisville-area patients. In 2017, he was one of only two physicians in the country to enroll patients in a national clinical trial study for a new lymphoma treatment, and in 2020, led studies on convalescent plasma and was the first in the world to test the cancer drug selinexor as treatment for patients with severe cases of COVID-19.
He specialized in blood cancers, including leukemia, myeloma and lymphomas and has developed Norton Cancer Institute’s program in cellular treatment for cancers.
Dr. Stevens has received numerous awards, including the 2019 Commitment to Compassion award by the Partnership for a Compassionate Louisville and was named one of 2016 Louisville Magazine’s “Top Docs.” In 2020, he was inducted into the Kentucky Society of Clinical Oncology (KYSCO) Hall of Fame.
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Locations
- Norton Cancer Institute - St. Matthews
- 3991 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 405, Louisville, KY 40207
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- phone: 502-899-3366
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Medical Oncology, 1988
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Medical Oncology, 1987
- Residency: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1986
- Internship: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Pediatrics, 1983
- Medical Education: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 1982
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1989
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1986
Insurance
- 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
4.9 out of 5
358 ratings, 122 reviewsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Great is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Everything is wonderful! Love my nurse and Dr Stephen's
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2026
Dr Don Stevens is excellent. I feel I am in good hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Dr Stevens and his medical team saved my life
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr Stevens is very thorough, not rushed, and reassuring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Excellent and professional service. I wouldn't want anyone else to be dealing with my current health situation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2026
Dr Stevens was very courteous and professional. I would like to highly recommend him to anyone needing his expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2026
Dr. Steven's was amazing! He was well informed about my medical concerns. He's extremely knowledgeable and so very kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Always professional and encouraging
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Everyone was kind, and went out of their way for me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Very good hospitality and very friendly atmosphere
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2026
They have taken excellent care of me for decades.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Don Stevens is excelllent.,we have a long history
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Dr Stevens is a caring individual and listens to your questions. He explains what's going on in a way you understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/4/2026
A great team of workers
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2026
Provider is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/31/2025
They are very efficient and treat you with respect and they are very prompt
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/25/2025
Es excelente profesional le da a uno seguridad en el tratamiento y esperanza de vida.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/25/2025
He is absolutely the best doctor I've ever seen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2025
Dr. Stevens took his time and explained a lot to me that I haven't learned of yet with my disease. I did blood work that day and he called me the very next day with the results I was very impressed with the response time and it was greatly appreciated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2025
Dr Stevens and all his staff provide excellent medical care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Dr Stevens is my primary Cancer Dr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Provider and staff are awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Excellent physician. Very knowledgeable, caring and courteous to me as a patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
The care I receive here is extraordinary!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr. Stevens and all staff were outstanding, as always
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr. To Stevens and his staff are extrordinary medical caregivers. They have outstanding knowlege, excellent patient rapport, and are good communicators and great listeners. They should give lessons to others.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2025
Dr Steven's is OUTSTANDING! A great listener and cancer genius who communicates extremely well!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
Everyone at this office is courteous and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/30/2025
Dr Stevens is always kind, considerate and patient with my questions and his staff is always kind and compassionate as well. I have never had a bad experience in his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2025
He very understand and care about his patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2025
Great doctor. Trust him with my life!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2025
Dr. Don Stevens is a brilliant Dr. He saved my life!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Dr stevens was kind and explained everything in terms I could understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Dr. Stevens and everyone associated with NCI have always been very supportive and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
They do a great job nothing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Very straightforward but caring. Always answered all our questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2025
Dr. Stevens is quite exceptional. He always goes over my labs with me,asks if I have any concerns and I feel gives me a thorough exam. I had my initial treatment during COVID. He and his staff always gave me the best care, especially since I had to be there by myself.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Dr Stevens is the best oncologist and Kayla Wilson is the best APRN.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
I have been a patient of Dr. Stevens [...]. His knowledge, wonderful caring, and his staff have made it possible for me to be LIVING with Multiple Myeloma. He has given me the medical care and compassionate care that gives me the good quality of life I have. I am deeply grateful for being able to be his patient! I truly can't find the words to express my gratitude to him, the great nurses and support staff. The atmosphere, attitudes, loving kindness and smiles give me strength. Thank you! I receive treatment monthly, and have been seen for treatment and check up visits[...]. The quality of care has ALWAYS been as excellent as my first visit. Again, I am grateful, and Thank you for Dr. Stevens and his staff.!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
Thankful to have Dr Steven's as my Oncologist. Trust his wisdom and experience. Confident I have only made it this far bei g under his care and answered prayers from God
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2025
I have the best of the best Dr's
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
This office always takes very good care of me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
Very compassionate. Easy to talk to. Makes everything easy to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
Great doc!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr.stevens is the best one.he saved my life I recommend him to anybidy.god bless him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2025
Exceptional Dr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
Excellent care by the entire team from the front desk, to vitals, to short stay and then the doctor visit. I know this team will take as much time with me as I need. All patients should be so lucky.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
The staff were wonderful about working me in for an unscheduled appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Excellent service from lab staff, AJ and Dr. Stevens.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Dr. Stevens treated my uncle and my father. His standard care is far above average. I am in the medical field myself and don't take rating doctors lightly! With that said Dr. Stevens is the best doctor I've ever known.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2025
They always make note if you have any issues which shows that they do listen to what you have concerns about.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
Dr Stevens was very informative, kind and caring. He took the time as well as his PA to explain the findings and what would be needed in my future care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
I have been very happy with all of my interactions with staff @ and with Dr Don Stevens
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2025
The people who took my blood were very professional and kind. Dr Stevens is my only doctor who asks how I'm doing. It's an open-ended question that can lead to a lot of time being consumed by telling one's whole life story. Dr Stevens invites dialogue. That Is very respectful. It tells me he cares.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
Dr Stevens is an extremely professional individual. His calm demeanor and direct explanation of what is going on is extremely helpful.This is all related to my Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
I literally trust Dr. Stevens and his staff with my life. 100% confidence in Dr. Stevens and he is very pleasant, as well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2025
Dr. Stevens is very knowledgeable. I appreciate that he is straightforward and respectful of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2025
Dr Stevens and staff are outstanding in every way. I trust them all completely to care for me and give me advice. They are truly the best at listening I have ever encountered at any medical office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2025
Excellent doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2025
Visit went very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2025
Dr Steven's knows his job and he does his job well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2025
All of personal and staff were very professional and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
Excellent oncologist and very thorough and answers on my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Wonderful Dr. Stevens. Great bedside manner.Seriously Cheerful. Projects Confidence. Respectful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
The BEST
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Great doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
The Best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2025
I received the absolute best care. From the students to the doctors, the absolute best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2025
Dr. Stevens is a very knowledgeable physician. He is very caring for his patients and provides excellent healthcare care. I am blessed to have him for my cancer treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
Dr. Stevens is very empathetic and compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Very good and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Dr Stevens is top-drawer all the way and has an excellent staff behind him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
Dr DonStevens is at the top of his field as a caregiver.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
Dr. Stevens is one of the best. He made me feel that I had better about my situation and made sure I knew what was going on and why.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
Appreciate everyone's help
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
I think some of questions don't collate with me as a cancer patient especially in case my condition is ongoing , I love my Research team and Dr Stevens is awesome and really care for his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
The staff and Dr Stevens is very friendly and professional! Best care anyone could get.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Very best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Dr Stevens is always worth the wait!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
No delay
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2025
Everything was good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
I have been a patient of Dr.Steven's and his office staff for 14 years. My care is related to treatment for Multiple Myeloma. I feel I am alive and thriving as an 85 year old due to the excellent care Dr.Stevens has provided me. I have a grateful heart and am filled with gratitude for being able to be under his excellent care! He is the BEST! Thank you !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/27/2025
The BEST DOCTOR and entire staff. LOVE EVERYONE THERE
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/27/2025
Love dr Stephen's and the staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
Dr. Stevens saved my life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Always kind, friendly and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Best experience ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2025
Excellent probiderf
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
He is an excellent provider. I would recommend him to my family
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2025
Dr. Stevens took over my case after [...] left the practice. I have confidence in Dr. Stevens [...]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Dr. Steven's is The BEST! As is his staff who all deserve Daisies rewards.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
I love Dr Stevens. He has helped me very well with my treatment he is one reason I am still in the land of the living
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
Dr Steven's is wonderful. [...]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
The technicians who took my blood were professional and delightful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
I have a very rare form of cancer and I feel extremely confident that I'm in the care of one of the best doctors that can help me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
Excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Great place to come very one is very nice .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2025
Dr. Don Stevens is a wonderful provider who cares for his patients. If I found myself needing care for the same illness I would ask that he be my physician again. Although the appointment ran late, I understand that he has many patients to see that are still under active treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
I am always please with Dr. Stevens and his staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Dr Stevens and his staff are the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Dr Stevens was kind enough to squeeze [...] in so that's why we had to wait so long I suppose.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2025
Dr. Stevens is a very empathetic doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/26/2025
La atenci?n del Dr Stevens y su equipo fue excepcional .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Dr. Stevens is amazing and his staff is always friendly, courteous and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
The best oncologist and the best aprn
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Excellent care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/11/2025
I am very grateful NCI and Dr. Stevens team have led me through a chemotherapy program and enlisted me in a clinical trial that has proven to be most beneficial to bring me into remission.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Very relatable person to deal with makes things easy to understand and very obvious he knows what he is doing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Dr. Don Stevens is an excellent cancer doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
It's always a good experience seeing people here.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
The entire team is absolutely top tier
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2025
Very professional and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2025
Great care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
Exceptionally professional. Dr Steven's sets the gold standard for his caring and support.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Dr. Stevens is amazing! He took the time to explain my condition in detail and answered all my questions. His bedside manner is exceptional, and I felt very comfortable in his care. The staff was also incredibly friendly and helpful. I highly recommend Dr. Steven's and his work team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Dr. Stevens, nurses and all staff at the Cancer Center are the best! They have all have given me outstanding care in my 4 yr. Cancer journey. They treat you like family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2025
Dr. Stevens is simply amazing!!!!!!!!!! Not only is he extremely intelligent he is equally compassionate!