Tom L Yao , MD
Endovascular Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery
Accepting New Patients
5.0 of 5 stars
93 Ratings, 39 Reviews
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Medical Education, Doctor of Medicine, 2002
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Internship, General Surgery, 2003
Residency, Neurological Surgery, 2009
5.00 out of 5 5.0 of 5 stars — 93 Ratings, 39 Reviews
The 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.
Reviewed on 06/18/2026
Dr Yao always discusses options and gives me his opinion but takes my preference into consideration
Reviewed on 06/13/2026
Dr. Tom Yao is the absolute BEST!
Reviewed on 05/23/2026
Excellent
Reviewed on 05/02/2026
My wife and I think so much of Dr. Yao. He took time to answer all of our questions. He explained everything in a way that we could easily understand. He explained my procedure, what was going on with my carotid artery and my brain, and how my medicines worked and why they were necessary. I left my appointment feeling educated about what had happened during my stroke my surgery and what I can expect in my future. Also, Dr. Yao is a kind person.
Reviewed on 04/25/2026
Nothing but golden words for Tom Yao. Top tier in every category.
Reviewed on 04/06/2026
Dr. Yao did an amazing job. He made me feel at ease and even drew a diagram on a sheet of paper to explain to me a dissection of an artery to explain why a stroke occurs.
Reviewed on 03/12/2026
Dr Yao is the most compassionate and intelligent physician I have ever encountered!
Reviewed on 02/21/2026
I highly recommend this office!
Reviewed on 01/24/2026
Very concerned about my health and is being pro-active in my treatment.
Reviewed on 12/18/2025
Very impressed, was there 20mins before appt, took me in right away, only waited mins for doctor. Dr knew my case, explained well.
Reviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr. Yao is excellent!
Reviewed on 12/06/2025
Great doctor
Reviewed on 11/20/2025
Very helpful
He is an excellent Dr.
Reviewed on 11/16/2025
I'm feel very blessed to have Dr. Yao overseeing my care.
Reviewed on 11/10/2025
I was actually seen before the actual time of my scheduled appointment.
Reviewed on 10/25/2025
He is excellent, professional, and explains medical terms I can easily understand
Reviewed on 10/20/2025
Dr. Yao is the most amazing doctor. He always makes me very comfortable and he always knows about my health...
Reviewed on 10/18/2025
Dr. Yoa is a very impressive doctor. He was extremely informative and friendly. A patient feels like they're in excellent hands when they leave their appointment.
Reviewed on 10/14/2025
Dr Yao is a very good neurologist. I trust him completely with my care of my aneurism
Reviewed on 10/04/2025
Dr Yao is an excellent communicator. I have every confidence he is providing the best care for me
Reviewed on 10/02/2025
He is cery kind and explains everything in a manner that I can understand.
Reviewed on 09/28/2025
He is so very open to listening to our questions regarding [...] healthcare & one of the finest Doctors we have ever known!!!
Reviewed on 09/25/2025
Excellent job of explaining health issues. Apologized for the delay.
Reviewed on 09/22/2025
Dr. Yao is the best possible neurosurgeon. We value his opinion. He is straightforward, concise and clear with all the information re the issue(s).
Reviewed on 09/07/2025
Explained all my test in detail. Listened to my concerns. Made me feel comfortable.
Love dr Yao
Reviewed on 09/06/2025
I was very pleased with Dr Yao. I was referred to him after having a TIA, by my vascular doctor. I had been told many positive things about him and read reviews, all of which matched my impressions on that first visit. He's very knowledgeable and able to explain things in terms a non-medical person can understand.
Reviewed on 08/23/2025
Dr.Yao and staff always pleasant and ready to help.
Reviewed on 08/22/2025
The staff was excellent.
Reviewed on 08/21/2025
He is Awesome
Dr. Yao is one of the best doctors I ever had: calm, sensitive, unrushed, and thorough
Reviewed on 08/18/2025
Everything was great. Great doctor great staff
Reviewed on 08/16/2025
Dr Yao is a very kind, knowledgeable, and thorough physician. I'm grateful for his excellent care
Reviewed on 08/14/2025
Great doctor answered all questions
I had just been released from the hospital the day before and I really wasn't sure why I was there. But the staff was great. They provided a wheelchair to help me get and back to the car.
Reviewed on 08/10/2025
He is an asset to your group.
Reviewed on 08/08/2025
Dr Yao and his staff are amazing!!!!!
Reviewed on 08/03/2025
Dr. Yao, is amazing.
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