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Shawn D Glisson

Shawn D Glisson, MD

Medical OncologyHematology Oncology

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Shawn D Glisson

Biography/ Philosophy of Care

Medical Training: University of Louisville School of Medicine
Residency: University of Louisville School of Medicine
Fellowship: University of Louisville James Graham Brown Cancer Center

If you are a current patient, you can send an email directly to your doctor within MyChart.

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Locations

  1. Norton Cancer Institute - Downtown
  2. Norton King's Daughters' Health Cancer Center

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Hematology, 1998
  • Residency: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1995
  • Medical Education: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 1992

Board Certifications

  • Hematology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2000
  • Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1998
  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1995

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

101 ratings, 25 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2026

    Dr. Glisson is the best, he's always really good at explaining and makes me laugh. He's the best.

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

    Doctor Glisson, his nurse Kristin, And the nurse who came in in all the stuff in the room. This nurse took my vitals. She Informed me about everything. She went over and beyond and brought me a bottle of water. I did not have to ask for it she asked me.Dr. Glisson and nurse Kristin Both Informed me about what I needed to do to keep the blood clot gone. They were extremely helpful throughout this whole process. They got me in the hospital as soon as I needed to be to get well back in November.Norton cancer Institute at this facility is completely entirely outstanding. They always go over and beyond.

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

    Good

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

    Excellent Dr. So attentive and so knowledgeable and caring

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

    Nortons cancer institute is blessed with great nurses and exceptional doctors namely Shawn Glisson he has been a great doctor with me and my family.as he is also treating my mother in law and has been wonderful with her and her needs

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

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    Expertise, clear communication and understands my medical history.

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

    Dr. Glisson is incredible.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    Everyone in Dr Glissons team are excellent at their job. They have saved my life twice get me in there. See me get me in the hospital whatever it took. They got it done. All the front office staff are very kind and intelligent. All the nurses are the best I've ever been with.

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

    He seemed more personable than usual and answered a few questions that were not pertaining to me.

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

    Excellent doctor excellent care excellent hospital couldn't be any better

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2025

    Most caring provider and staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/1/2025

    Great personality !

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

    He is an overall wonderful person. I thank him for all he did for me and releasing me, until he is needed for me again. I will definitely recommend him to others.

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

    He is good so his job professional and provider allow me to make my own decisions without pressure.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    I communicate with provider thru mychart, I always get very timely responses. [...]

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Dr. Glisson is the BEST DOCTOR EVER!!!!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    Dr. Glisson is calming and treats patient with kindness and an encouraging attitude. He explains the course of treatment that will give patient the best outcome.

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

    I really like the health care of the Doctor and his team.

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

    I really like Dr. Glission

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

    Dr. Glisson is the best provider hands down (hematology/oncology). There will never be another physician like him

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

    Very nice

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

    Very experienced & knowledgeable Dr. I was very pleased with his feedback.

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

    Great care provided

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2025

    Everyone was so helpful and kind. They actually seemed to care about me.