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Li Zhou

Li Zhou, MD, PhD

Women's Cardiovascular Disease

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • Chinese

Gender

Female

About Li Zhou

Biography/ Philosophy of Care

Li Zhou, M.D., Ph.D., is a general cardiologist with Norton Heart & Vascular Institute and medical director of Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Women’s Heart Program. Dr. Zhou earned her medical degree from Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China, and her doctoral degree in pathophysiology from Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China. She completed her internal medical residency at Jacobi Medical Center of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, and had general cardiology training at University of Illinois Chicago.
Before joining Norton Heart & Vascular Institute, Dr. Zhou led the Women’s Heart Clinic and served as medical director of cardiac rehabilitation at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Dr. Zhou advocates for women’s health because heart disease in women often is underrecognized and undertreated. Her expertise and special interests are in management of heart diseases during pregnancy and peripartum. Dr. Zhou believes pregnancy requires unique attention because every medication the mother takes affects the baby, and often, a mother’s heart condition dictates how and when the baby will be delivered. She believes a physician needs to provide not only accurate information, but also all treatment options for their patients, and that the best treatment plan is one that is tailored to a patient’s needs and value.
Dr. Zhou studied pathogenesis of atherosclerosis (how coronary artery disease develops) at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, using genetically modified mouse models, and won the American Heart Association’s Postdoctoral Fellowship award in 2008. She also led the trial Aspirin Dosing: A Patient-centric Trial Assessing Benefits and Long-term Effectiveness (ADAPTABLE) at Wake Forest University, and has over 30 publications in peer-reviewed journals such as The New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA Cardiology.

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Locations

  1. Norton Heart & Vascular Institute
    • 3999 Dutchmans Lane, Plaza 1, Suite 1H, Louisville, KY 40207
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    • phone: 502-891-8300
    • fax: 502-891-8668
  2. Norton Heart & Vascular Institute
    • 6420 New Dutchmans Pkwy, Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40205
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    • phone: 502-891-8300
    • fax: 502-891-8338
  3. Norton Heart & Vascular Institute - Women's Heart Program
    • 4123 Dutchmans Lane, Plaza 3 Suite 301, Louisville, KY 40207
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    • phone: 502-891-8300
    • fax: 502-891-8668

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Illinois at Chicago - GME, Cardiovascular Disease, 2016
  • Residency: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Internal Medicine, 2012
  • Medical Education: Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery, 1998

Insurance

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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

271 ratings, 98 reviews

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

    Dr Zhou is amazing. She truly cares about her patients. We thoroughly my meds and made adjustments which I am very happy with. I have recommended her numerous times.

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

    I always sing Dr Zhou's praises!!I already have recommended her, and will continue !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Very, caring, & great listener

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/25/2026

    This is my first visit to Dr. Zho and I was very impressed. My wife goes to her and I wanted to establish a relationship with her. I feel she is very caring and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Just want to say she was a blessing. She was kind and caring. And all of the staff equal to her thankful to find them

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    I was very satisfied with the overall care I received during this visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/19/2026

    I love Dr Zhou and the whole staff!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Exceptional staff and doctor. They seem to care, kindness counts!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    I had an excellent visit love the doctor and the staff. I left the office feeling confident.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    She was very thorough and easy to discuss issues with.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/27/2025

    This provider is excellent in every way.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    She is great to talk tot waso

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/6/2025

    Very professional.

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

    It was a good visit. The doctor, nurse, check in lady were polite, friendly and made the visit great and easy and pleasant.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    My overall care here was very good. I felt like I was in safe and competent hands from the intake to the rescheduling.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/29/2025

    Excellent professional care of my needs.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Keep doing a very good job

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    I was pleased with my care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Dr.Zhou is top notch!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Everyone I spoke with on this day was absolutely wonderful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    The provider and staff seem very warm and caring

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

    Dr Zhou is awesome! She took time to explain and help me understand my heart issues.

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

    Dr Zhou is WONDERFUL !!She really listens explains and care about you her patient .So fortunate to have her as my cardiologist!

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

    I was kept informed at least 2x by staff that the physician was delayed. At 68 years of age, I can count on 1 hand the number of times I've been updated so it made the waiting not an issue

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

    Dr. Zhou is brilliant. She talks a lot, I believe she could improve her practice by asking more open ended questions and listening. This feedback is meant as positive

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

    Absolutely wonderful team here. Staff was excellent, Dr Zhou is amazing and patient. [...] assistant was professional and friendly and helpful Five star group !!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    I am perfectly satisfied with Dr Zhou. I am so glad she was recomended to me by my family physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    Excellent services from entire team!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    I really like her. She's very personable and kind. She's very thorough .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    Dr. Zhou was excellent!! Her staff was also very caring and friendly! This was a very good experience for me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    The receptionist was friendly and knowledgeable. The Provider was excellent: knowledgeable, kind, thorough, detailed and a great communicator

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Dr Zhou was very nice and understanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    She is an absolute joy and takes her time to answer questions and explain diagnoses.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Extremely thorough, respectful, patient, kind, brilliant!! Always , always made eye contact:)!Never felt hurried!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/12/2025

    Excellent treatment

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

    Dr. Li was very informative, polite and explained everything wonderful!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    I am very grateful and appreciative of Dr Li Zhou, and feel extremely blessed to be in her care. Dr Zhou's caring, respectful demeanor coupled with her medical expertise make her truly exceptional! Her office Is efficient and full of smiles as you enter; that reflects well on her,too. My sincerest thanks to Dr Zhou.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Very thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    Took all time l needed, not rushed. O

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

    Wonderful experience from start to finish. Dr. Zhou reached out via phone to go over bloodwork results. Receptionist and medical assistant staff were above and beyond amazing. Wrote out specific directions/tips for upcoming test that was scheduled.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    I did not mean to not understand you, I will breathe and meditate before I go to the next appointment.Your are very excilent Doctor and I did not think you are scary.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Really appreciated her kind and compassionate manner

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    No wait taking back early. I arrived early.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Dr. Zhou is WONDERFUL!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Best possible treatment and courtesy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/21/2025

    I really like Dr Zhou. She seems to really look at my records to determine what could be causing any issues. She explains things well and doesn't seem rushed to get out of the room. Very good doctor!

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

    This was my first time meeting her. She was knowledgeable,kind and did not make me feel rushed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    Dr. Zhou and her team were amazing. I am new to Louisville and I was greatly surprised at the thoroughness and professionalism of Dr. Zhou and every other person in the office.

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

    Excellent staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    I was very satisfied with my visit. Everyone was kind, friendly,and made me feel comfortable. The doctor spent time with me to explain earlier tests I had taken and helped me feel better about my health. I felt relieved and at peace even though I know I have to be vigilant and proactive with taking steps to improve my health. Very good visit!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Dr.Zhou Ll, has amazing personal great Doctor patients interaction. 97th

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Dr Zhou is amazing, she has always explained my issues in a way that even I understand!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    Dr Zhou is the best! Makes me feel herd and confident of her knowledge and manner

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    Dr Zhou was excellent. Beyond excellent. She listened. She gave me her time. She was direct. She was interested in my overall health. She heard what I was saying. I am shocked to find a doctor like her in 2025. Normally patients are given their 8 minutes of quality time and shuffled out the door. This was a high quality visit. She will now be my cardiologist and I will send my husband to her for a check up. Norton has a treasure in Dr. Zhou.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    My visit was OUTSTANDING !!!! Wish that I could give Dr. Zhou a score of 20. She is an exceptional doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    She is best provider I ever seen.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Helpful information

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Excellent and kind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Very positive and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Excellent experienceknew medical history, answered all questions, offered valuable advice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Dr Zhou was wonderful. Very thorough, compassionate.

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

    I love Dr Zhou and her office staff. They are kind and respectful toward everyone.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Dr Zhou is professional, kind, and knowledgeable. She listens to whatI have to say and answers all of my questions on my level. I appreciate the quick response that she gave me on my recent labs. I appreciate her. Thank you!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Doctor and staff are always so gentle and kind and thoughtful.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    I have seen a lot of doctors and this doctor was exceptional! I look forward to seeing her again and taking care of my health! She was knowledgeable and so kind and listened and was empathetic. Just one of the best doctors that I've ever went to!

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

    I have recommended Dr.Zhou to several people... She listens to her patients

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

    Dr Zhou is very caring and smart

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    She is good doctor and I like her a lot and I want to keep her as my heart doctor keep doing good job dr Z

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Doctor is very thorough. This was a surgery follow-up and she noticed bloodwork that I had while in hospital that needed follow up, hospital didn't inform me. She caught it and sent me for lab work.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Very knowledgeable and put me at ease regarding condition

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Excellent from the start to finish of appointment! This Is a top-notch team!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Dr Zhou spent a lot of time. She was curious and patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Dr. Li Zhou was amazing! She took her time to understand my history and concerns. She explained everything thoroughly and ensured that I understood. She is very knowledgeable and make me feel relieved about my pregnancy!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Excellent, patient and respectfu

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

    [...] I love her as a physician. She is so caring and knowledgeable. Explains everything. Hope she is at Nortons for a very long time!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    Dr. Zhou seemed extremely knowledgeable and cared about my health

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/7/2025

    Dr Zhou is very thorough and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Everyone at this practice was exceptional w regard to courteous, polite and professional!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Dr. Zhou was wonderful; knowledgeable thorough, efficient and kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Great customer service & Doctor has very great bedside manner & happy.

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

    She was very helpful and understanding

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

    Very professional and I felt comfortable

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

    Easy to talk to. I liked her

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

    I'm very impressed with this Doctor and staff. Extremely happy as I remain a very complex patient. I left the office feeling better, and understanding more about my health and body. My visit was for clearance to have surgery.

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

    Dr Zhou was exceptional very thorough and caring. Took her time to cover everything. I have already recommended her to a friend

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

    She was extremely friendly, listened to all my questions and answered them , made me feel very comfortable and scheduled a follow up test promptly

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

    This provider was very friendly very easy to talk to and listen intently to what I had to say

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

    My provider was wonderfull and I will keep her as a provider. I had a great experience

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

    Very pleased with my first visit with this provider. She was very warm and welcoming. Very responsive to all my questions and concerns.

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

    I enjoyed the visit!

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

    My previous cardiologist retired. This was my first cardiology check up with Dr Zhou. She was wonderful!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Had a wait but really enjoyed the doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    Very informative and answered all of my questions. Was willing to add additional labwork that I needed from another provider. She was very nice!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    Good patient interaction

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

    I am a stroke survivor and see many doctors. I must say Dr. Zhou is a new favorite! He medical assistant called before the appointment so I would have more time with Dr. Zhou. She spent plenty of time with me. She already knew my history and was able to decrease one of my medicines. She was kind, easy to talk to, and thorough.

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

    First visit and Dr. Zhou seemed very knowledgeable and listened to my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    She, and her staff were very friendly, respectful and professional. Dr Zhou was very thorough. I really liked her and her staff.