Loading Complete
Tom L Yao

Tom L Yao, MD

Endovascular NeurosurgeryNeurosurgery

Accepting New Patients
Need help scheduling? Call 502-583-1697

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Pediatrics
  • Teenagers
  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Tom L Yao

Biography/ Philosophy of Care

Tom Yao, M.D., has advanced clinical training in neurosurgery, having completed an endovascular neurosurgery fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn., before joining Norton Neuroscience Institute. Dr. Yao earned his medical degree as well as completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in neurological surgery at Vanderbilt. 
Dr. Yao has been voted by his peers as one of Louisville Magazine’s Top Docs for 2019.
 

Clinical Interests/Research

Clinical Interests/Research:

Interest in all aspects of neurovascular disease, trigeminal neuralgia and neuro-oncology, including the treatment of aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, carotid stenosis, trigeminal neuralgia (radiofrequency ablation and microvascular decompression) and brain tumors.

Video

Locations

  1. Norton Neuroscience Institute Neurosurgery
    • 4915 Norton Healthcare Boulevard, Suite 301, Louisville, KY 40241
    • Get Directions
  2. Norton Cancer Institute Radiation Center - Brownsboro
  3. Norton Cancer Institute Radiation Center - Downtown

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Neurological Surgery, 2009
  • Internship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, General Surgery, 2003
  • Medical Education: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2002

Board Certifications

  • Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2014

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

111 ratings, 43 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.

Provider explained things clearly
Provider listened carefully
Provider gave easy to understand instruction
Provider knew important medical history
Provider showed respect for what you said
Provider spent enough time with you
Provider Rating
Provider explained things clearly
Provider showed concern
Provider included you in decisions
Likelihood of recommending this provider
Provider discussed treatment options
Search reviews
    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2026

    I highly recommend this office!

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

    Very concerned about my health and is being pro-active in my treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    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.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr. Yao is excellent!

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

    Great doctor

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

    Very helpful

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

    He is an excellent Dr.

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

    I'm feel very blessed to have Dr. Yao overseeing my care.

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

    I was actually seen before the actual time of my scheduled appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    He is excellent, professional, and explains medical terms I can easily understand

    5 out of 5 stars
    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...

    5 out of 5 stars
    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.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Dr Yao is a very good neurologist. I trust him completely with my care of my aneurism

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

    Dr Yao is an excellent communicator. I have every confidence he is providing the best care for me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    He is cery kind and explains everything in a manner that I can understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    He is so very open to listening to our questions regarding [...] healthcare & one of the finest Doctors we have ever known!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Excellent job of explaining health issues. Apologized for the delay.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    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).

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

    Explained all my test in detail. Listened to my concerns. Made me feel comfortable.

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

    Love dr Yao

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/6/2025

    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.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    Dr.Yao and staff always pleasant and ready to help.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    The staff was excellent.

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

    Dr. Yao is one of the best doctors I ever had: calm, sensitive, unrushed, and thorough

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

    He is Awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    Everything was great. Great doctor great staff

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

    Dr Yao is a very kind, knowledgeable, and thorough physician. I'm grateful for his excellent care

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

    Great doctor answered all questions

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

    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.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/10/2025

    He is an asset to your group.

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

    Dr Yao and his staff are amazing!!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    Dr. Yao, is amazing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    Dr Tom Yao is one of the neurosurgeon's I have ever worked with. He puts in 120% and for me he has one of the best bed side mannerisms I've ever came in contact with. He took extra time to explain the results to me and honestly just is a very great doctor. He goes above and beyond to rest assure that all your questions have been answered. I literally trust this doctor with my life, and in my opinion Dr Yao is a valuable asset to Nortons. Thank you.

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

    Dr Yao is the greatest! He saved my life!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/31/2025

    All clinicians presented with a very supportive manner.

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

    I was comfortable speaking with him and he explained everything very clearly and I like that about him

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

    Awesome

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

    Great visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    Dr. Yao was so nice, highly professional, and treated me with genuine heart and respect. I truly felt listened to and valued throughout the entire experience. I really appreciated how attentively he listened to my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/26/2025

    My doctor made me feel special when he came through the door. Very friendly and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/19/2025

    The Dr. Was extremely caring!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/19/2025

    Outstanding appointment Dr Yao is outstanding explains things where I can easily understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    Very good