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Sean P. Donahue MD, PhD

Coleman Professor and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs, and Chief, Pediatric Ophthalmology Service
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  • 421 ratings
  • 34 comments
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

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

Conditions and Treatments

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    Cataract Surgery
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    Nasolacrimal Procedures
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    Neuro-Ophthalmology
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    Pediatric Nasolacrimal Procedures
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    Pediatric Ophthalmology
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    Strabismus Surgery

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

Languages

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    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.
Care was impeccable & indicative of good management
November 17, 2022
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Dr Donahue is an excellent physician & I have every confidence that his knowledge & skill will be to my benefit.
November 17, 2022
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I had read very bad reviews about Dr Donahue and was wary about seeing him. He was wonderful. I don't know why there are so many bad reviews about him.
November 11, 2022
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Thrilled they saw something we haven't and didn't just agree with what we said.
November 10, 2022
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October 23, 2022
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They were both amazingly warm and comforting.
October 20, 2022
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I can't say enough good things about the nurse assistant and Dr.Donahue. Both were compassionate, caring and listened to all of my concerns. They both gave me a lot of education and were very professional.
October 19, 2022
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September 30, 2022
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Dr. Sean Donahue was absolutely amazing. I have been to Barnes in STL and no help. Dr. Donahue was so kind, caring, determined to help me and brought confidence to my treatment. I sincerely appreciate him and will never hesitate to recommend him and his staff.
September 22, 2022
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