Mahan Ghiassi, MD
Endovascular NeurosurgerySpine SurgeryNeurosurgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Mahan Ghiassi
Biography/ Philosophy of Care
Dr. Mahan Ghiassi grew up in Nashville, TN and received his bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Vanderbilt University. He was one of three students selected to early admission to Vanderbilt Medical School where he completed his medical degree. He was subsequently accepted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center to complete his neurosurgery residency and fellowship in endovascular neurosurgery. He is a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He is a member of Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery, American Medical Association and Southern Neurosurgical Society.
Dr. Ghiassi’s neurosurgical expertise includes cerebrovascular disorders (aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, cavernous malformations, carotid disease and stroke), brain and spine tumors and complex spinal surgery.
Outside of work Dr. Ghiassi enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, reading, exercising and traveling. Dr. Ghiassi other passion outside of neurosurgery is cars. His love of cars stems from working in his father’s mechanic/body shop after school and during the summers starting at a young age. On the weekends you can usually find him working in his garage or at the race track.
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Locations
- Norton Neuroscience Institute Neurosurgery
- 4915 Norton Healthcare Boulevard, Suite 301, Louisville, KY 40241
- Get Directions
- phone: 502-394-6390
- fax: 502-394-6388
- Norton Cancer Institute Radiation Center - Brownsboro
- 4955 Norton Healthcare Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40241
- Get Directions
- phone: 502-394-6410
- Norton Cancer Institute Radiation Center - Downtown
- 676 South Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40202
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- phone: 502-629-4555
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center GME, Neurosurgery, 2014
- Medical Education: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2007
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery
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
81 ratings, 22 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 1/22/2026
Very happy with the care I received
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Very good service from everyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Wonderful person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Dr. Ghiassi is the Best!! I came in nervous and left at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Dr. G is the best!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2025
Dr Ghiassi is the best. He did not rush the appointment and was certain to answer all of our questions. His bedside manner is top notch.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
He was very considerate, and showed great concern for my well -being
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr g was respectful friendly knowledgeable and easy to talk with
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Dr Ghiassi is a caring physician, excellent bed side manners.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
He is a terrific doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Best provider you could ask fir
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/1/2025
Best neurosurgeon anyone could have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2025
Answer all my questions and concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2025
I was taken back immediately.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Very caring and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Dr. Gahassi, has been great throughout all my issues with the anyourism. I truly believe he saved my life.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
The doctor was great. [...]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
[...] The doctor that specializes in my particular health situation was very informative, caring, and answered all the 'what If' questions being asked. He took my anguish fears to a 'let's just be cautious concern' I walked out of his office knowing what my next steps were and put my mind to ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
Dr. Gyasi is the greatest ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2025
Dr. Ghiassi was very reassuring and professional and explained misconceptions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
Love Northon Hospital and the staff and the Dr's are amazing Thank you for my care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Dr. Ghiassi is an outstanding neurosurgeon with a friendly, approachable "bedside manner". I feel very fortunate to have been entrusted to his care.
