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Shawn W Adams

Shawn W Adams, MD

Spine SurgeryNeurosurgery

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

About Shawn W Adams

Biography/ Philosophy of Care

Shawn W. Adams, M.D., is a neurosurgeon with Norton Neuroscience Institute. He earned his medical degree from Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee, and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Louisville in Kentucky. He also completed a fellowship at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina.
Dr. Adams specializes in spine surgery. He is interested in the complexity of the spine and learning how he can help his patients so they can get back to living an active life.
When he is not caring for patients, Dr. Adams enjoys spending time outside. He likes to bike, run, hunt, fish and enjoy the fresh air.

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Locations

  1. Norton Neuroscience Institute
    • 300 High Point Court, Suite B, Mount Washington, KY 40047
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  2. Norton Neuroscience Institute - Neurosurgery
  3. Norton Neuroscience Institute - Neurosurgery

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Duke University School of Medicine, Deformity and Minimally Invasive Complex Spinal Surgery, 2023
  • Residency: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Neurological Surgery, 2022
  • Fellowship: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Neurosurgery of the Spine, 2022
  • Medical Education: Florida State University College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 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

5 out of 5

138 ratings, 40 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/14/2026

    Dr. Adams and his staff are the best I've ever had!! They feel like family!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/14/2026

    Dr Adams is the best doctor in Louisville Kentucky

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2026

    He's a great dr. Very attentive to my questions and his answeres

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

    Do not have any negative thing to say.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    Dr. Adams is amazing! The BEST neurosurgeon at Norton's!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Thorough, kind, respectful, knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    I really appreciated the fact that Dr. Adams took the time to listen and explain what and why he thought was going on with mt back.

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

    Dr. Adams was great. Really appreciated his take on my medical situation and a possible alternative option to help me get better!

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

    Dr. Adam's took his time and didn't rush thru the appointment. He was very thorough in his evaluation and he was upto date on my medical records.

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

    Dr Adams cares about patients. He sees them not as just a condition, but cares for the person they are. Holistic, respectful and sincere. An authentic person. So grateful.

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

    Great Doctor

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

    The provider explaining things to me that I did not even know that was going on. That had been wrong with me for 2 years and it was very excellent. Very helpful, very kind person

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

    This is about the Best office staff I have dealt with EVER

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/19/2025

    Dr. Adams is great! He listens and treated me like a human being, not just another patient

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    Dr. Adams listened to what I had to say and answered all questions I had.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Very courteous and friendly staff. Dr. Adams took enough time with me to evaluate and explain my condition. Very thorough and easy to communicate with.

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

    The whole consult was awesome from start to finish

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    Very good fe nlove Very help fl

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    It was fine

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    He is the best, he pull up my MRI he went over all the details. He listened to me and respected my opinion for not wanting the surgery now . With-no pressure to go with his recommendation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/12/2025

    DR> Adams was very friendly and nice. He had a smile and he explained everything I had going on. I would recommend him to anyone

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    I am very happy to see Dr Adams. He has a great personality and I felt very comfortable with him. He definitely knows what he needs to do in order to help me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Mi oroveedor es excelente tanto su trato como su profesionalidad todo es excelente

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

    Dr Adam's is very good.

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

    Muy bueno

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

    Dr Adams was very personable great bedside manner, funny but serious about my condition at the same time. He decreased my anxiety a whole lot about the surgery procedure that I need. A great first impression.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    Excellent Dr Adam's he was great

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

    The staff and doctor were very professional and accommodating.

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

    Dr. Adam's and his assistant went up and above To answer all the questions that I had spend All the time at that appointment, I needed for the concerns of why I was there As very terrible going over all my MRIs and CAT scans and tests they took eight months to get done And I didn't have any questions about anything when I left. Very grateful I was in his care..

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

    Very understanding and friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    Me and my family LOVE Dr. Adams. I started seeing him after being transferred via ambulance from an Evansville Indiana hospital to do emergency surgery. He was basically fixing someone else's mistakes. He is extremely knowledgeable, shows concern and listens to his patients all while making you feel better and a smile on his face. I TRUST him with my life! You'd better hold onto this rare Gem. [...] I very highly recommend Dr. Adams. I sure wish he had an office closer to my home.

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

    Really helpful visit. Learned a lot and got good sound advice on my treatment going forward.

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

    He is a great doctor whom I trust

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

    El doctor,y su equipo,son muy profecionales.

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

    Dr. Adams is incredibly caring and listen to my issues. He went above the norm by getting me an injection procedure that afternoon by calling a colleague. It was obvious he really cared.

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

    This provider was great; I was really relieved to meet with someone so attentive and well informed [...] Furthermore he did a great job explaining my situation in more detail than previous providers and had some exciting, less invasive ideas about treatment.

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

    Very attentive Dr. I appreciated his knowledge and the time he took with me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    The best Dr & staff that I have seen!!!

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

    Provided top level support and service!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    Courteous and respectful of questions asked