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Vanderbilt Children's After-Hours clinics in Mt. Juliet, Smyrna and Spring Hill will close permanently July 3. We look forward to serving your family's needs at our other locations.

Sean P. Donahue MD, PhD

Coleman Professor and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs, and Chief, Pediatric Ophthalmology Service
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Amblyopia
  • Cross Eyes / Strabismus
  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Cataract
  • Pediatric Ocular Tumor
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Vanderbilt Children's Skull Base and Pituitary Surgery Center
2200 Children's Way, 9th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Eye Institute
2311 Pierce Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Eye Institute Lebanon
1670 West Main Street, Suite 100
Lebanon, TN 37087
Vanderbilt Pediatric Ophthalmology Franklin
4601 Carothers Parkway, Suite 360
Franklin, TN 37067

Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy - Emory University, 1988
  • Doctor of Medicine - Emory University, 1989
  • Internship - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 1990
  • Residency - Eye and Ear Institute, University of Pittsburgh, 1993
  • Fellowship - University of Iowa Healthcare, 1994
  • Fellowship - University of Iowa Healthcare, 1995

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology, 1994

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Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Excellent explanation of my issues and the solutions
April 15, 2025
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I contacted my care provider after this visit to ask for a second opinion. The doctor never examined my child
April 9, 2025
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Excellent discussion and care
April 3, 2025
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Left with no next steps
March 25, 2025
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Both dr and pa were personable and thurow
March 20, 2025
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In every appointment we've had with Dr. Donahue, I've found his demeanor unfriendly and his delivery of information condescending. He seems impatient when answering questions, and almost offended by them. I've felt rushed out of the room, and like he didn't understand my concerns.
March 12, 2025
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Great experience with great care , awesome experience especially with the results of the professional service
February 8, 2025
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Very friendly and explained tests and results.Helped me understand terms and tests. Very cooperative and caring.
February 4, 2025
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Dr Donahue is excellent and such a nice man. He explains my condition which I appreciate
January 18, 2025
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