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John L. Villano, MD, PhD

  • Director, Clinical Neuro-Oncology Research Program
4.82 out of 5
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About

John L. Villano specializes in the treatment of brain cancers. He will advance UK HealthCare's Clinical Neuro-Oncology Research Program, serving as its director. UK HealthCare has a history of being a world-class neuro-oncology program, and he will help carry this tradition into the future.

Previously, Dr. Villano served as the director of medical neuro-oncology at the University of Illinois Medical Center. He earned a medical degree and doctor of philosophy at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas and trained in neurology at the University of Michigan. He also completed a fellowship in hematology/oncology at the University of Chicago. He is a former American Society of Clinical Oncology track leader for CNS tumors. Currently, he is on the board of the Central Brain Tumor Registry US. He is also a member of the Neuro-Oncology Committee in the cooperative group ALLIANCE and a Society of Neuro-Oncology committee member.

Faculty Rank

  • Medical Director, Precision Medicine Clinic
  • Professor of Medicine

Training & Education

Degree

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas

Residency

Neurology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor
Internal Medicine, Cook County Hospital, Chicago

Fellowship

Hematology/Oncology, University of Chicago

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology

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Ratings & Reviews

4.82 out of 5
15 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    August 27th 2025
    No issues

    Patient Review

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    August 1st 2025
    Dr. Villano seems to be compassionate and willing to spend the time to explain options and treatment thoroughly.

    Patient Review

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    July 17th 2025
    He discussed treatments and showed us the MRI

    Patient Review

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    July 9th 2025
    Great Doctor and person.

    Patient Review

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    June 4th 2025
    Good.
    • Patient Review

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      May 7th 2025
      Most compassionate, knowledgeable and caring doctor and staff ever
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      May 5th 2025
      Dr. Villano is a huge asset to UK he is the best provider I have encountered.
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      April 30th 2025
      Dr. Villano is very pleasant and treats us very well.
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      April 23rd 2025
      This was patient's last visit with Dr. Villano. She passed on in ICU at UK. I can only express great gratitude to Dr Villano and his staff. They have always shown great compassion and care for patient. So with a heavy heart I want to say thank you so very much.
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      April 16th 2025
      Very good
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      April 7th 2025
      I highly recommend with anyone who ask
    • Patient Review

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      January 27th 2025
      Villano doesn't connect well with patients and doesn't understand what having cancer is like. He frequently dismisses concerns.
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      January 15th 2025
      So far the best care
    • Patient Review

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      January 9th 2025
      Very good.
    • Patient Review

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      December 11th 2024
      Have the utmost respect for Dr. Villano