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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.
Felicity did good and thorough job w eye measurements and tests before seeing Dr Donahue. Both attentive, efficient, listened well and answered questions/concerns
September 17, 2025
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Dr Donahue can fix my double vision. I need him. This has been a 6 year journey.
September 8, 2025
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Dr was very patient, kind and caring
August 20, 2025
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Dr Donahue did what he said he would do. He is amazing and has given me a lot of hope. To
August 13, 2025
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Really good experience
August 6, 2025
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Total confidence in DrDonahue due to his experience and clear explanations
August 3, 2025
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Very personable and professional
July 30, 2025
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Dr. Donohue sat down and clearly explained benefits and drawbacks of treating double vision in elderly, thin women. He smiled and listened carefully to me.
July 17, 2025
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All good!
July 17, 2025
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