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Dr. Tom Yao, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.7 (14)
Map Pin Small Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Tom Yao, MD

Dr. Tom Yao, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Louisville, KY. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 22 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Vanderbilt University and is affiliated with Norton Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Yao an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Yao works at Norton Neuroscience Institute in Louisville, KY. They frequently treat conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury, Brain Aneurysm and Cerebral Edema along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Yao's Office Locations

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    Norton Neuroscience Institute - Brownsboro
    4950 Norton Healthcare Blvd Ste 205, Louisville, KY 40241 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 394-6390

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  • Norton Hospital

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Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Aneurysm
Cerebral Edema
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Chiari's Deformity
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
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Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chordoma
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Degenerative Disc Disease
Extradural Hemorrhage
Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Moyamoya Disease
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Permanent Vegetative State
Persistent Vegetative State
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Intracranial Vessel Angioplasty and Stenting
Intracranial Vessels Stenting
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Radiofrequency Ablation Nerve
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotaxis
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
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    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 22 years of experience
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    NPI Number
    • 1235286113
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Vanderbilt University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Tom Yao, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Yao is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Yao has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Yao works at Norton Neuroscience Institute in Louisville, KY. View the full address on Dr. Yao’s profile.

    Dr. Yao has seen patients for Traumatic Brain Injury, Brain Aneurysm and Cerebral Edema, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Yao on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    14 patients have reviewed Dr. Yao. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Yao.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Yao, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Yao appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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