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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
- Norton Neuroscience Institute
- 300 High Point Court, Suite B, Mount Washington, KY 40047
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- phone: 502-394-6390
- fax: 502-964-6388
- Norton Neuroscience Institute - Neurosurgery
- 210 East Gray Street, Suite 1105, Louisville, KY 40202
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- phone: 502-583-1697
- fax: 502-583-2120
- Norton Neuroscience Institute - Neurosurgery
- 150 Frankfort Road, Suite 102B, Shelbyville, KY 40065
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- phone: 502-583-1697
- fax: 502-583-2120
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
- 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 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 2/14/2026
Dr. Adams and his staff are the best I've ever had!! They feel like family!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2026
Dr Adams is the best doctor in Louisville Kentucky
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
He's a great dr. Very attentive to my questions and his answeres
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2026
Do not have any negative thing to say.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2026
Dr. Adams is amazing! The BEST neurosurgeon at Norton's!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Thorough, kind, respectful, knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/11/2025
Great Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
This is about the Best office staff I have dealt with EVER
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Dr. Adams listened to what I had to say and answered all questions I had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/16/2025
The whole consult was awesome from start to finish
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Very good fe nlove Very help fl
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
It was fine
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Mi oroveedor es excelente tanto su trato como su profesionalidad todo es excelente
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Dr Adam's is very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Muy bueno
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
Excellent Dr Adam's he was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
The staff and doctor were very professional and accommodating.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Very understanding and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/14/2025
Really helpful visit. Learned a lot and got good sound advice on my treatment going forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
He is a great doctor whom I trust
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
El doctor,y su equipo,son muy profecionales.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Very attentive Dr. I appreciated his knowledge and the time he took with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
The best Dr & staff that I have seen!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
Provided top level support and service!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
Courteous and respectful of questions asked