Dr. Todd S. Shanks, MD | Louisville, KY | Neurological Surgery

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Todd Shanks, M.D., received his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in neurological surgery, both at Louisiana State University in New Orleans. Prior to serving Norton Neuroscience Institute, Dr. Shanks worked with the University of Louisville Department of Neurological Surgery. He serves as director of functional neurosurgery for Norton Healthcare. Dr. Shank's patient focus is functional neurosurgery and peripheral nerve surgery.

accepting new patients
3.9

47 Ratings
24 years of experience
46 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
22 written reviews
2 specialties
10 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
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Dr Shanks is great!

August 11th, 2022 | Source: Partner

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Had a Craniectomy, Laminectomy and Duraplasty. Surgery went well. Dr. Shanks was arrogant and his follow-up care was terrible.

June 19th, 2022

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Know what needs done.

February 15th, 2022 | Source: Partner

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Provider is very pleasant & have a great concern for my needs.A+

February 1st, 2022 | Source: Partner

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Dr Shanks was extremely personable. Explained his diagnosis well & made it clear surgery would be his last option.

October 5th, 2021 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Shanks told me that I had severe spinal stenosis and thus not a candidate for surgery. I am age 80 and living with severe pain, having frequent falls/injuries. After he gave me the diagnosis, he walked toward the door and seemed to be in a hurry to get out of the room. He did not seem to care and did not take time to discuss treatment options or ask if I had any questions. I got the impression that maybe since I was not a surgery candidate, he was not interested in my care. HIs bedside manners leave a lot to be desired. I only saw him once and will not return.

November 17th, 2019

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I would like to thank Dr Shanks for everything he has did for me. All I can say without all of his knowledge and going above and beyond I would be paralyzed, never walk again.... He is a great Doctor, person and our family considers him a friend.Thanks for everything...

August 29th, 2019

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He performed a 45 minute procedure that changed my life. 12 months of pain gone and back to work in 3 days.

August 15th, 2019

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Surgery was ok, but his bed side manner was severely lacking. His front office staff was helpful, but the back medical office staff was extremely rude.

May 8th, 2019

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Surgery was ok, but his bed side manner was severely lacking. His front office staff was helpful, but the back medical office staff was extremely rude.

May 7th, 2019

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Neurological Surgery	Anesthesiology	Neurological Surgery	Colorectal Surgery
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24 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Louisville , KY	Louisville , KY	Louisville , KY	Louisville , KY
Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Arizona College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
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University Of Louisville School Of MedicineGraduated in 2002

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