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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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  • 240 ratings
  • 36 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

Locations (3)

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

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.
very efficient and professional
May 14, 2021
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Dr. Donahue addressed my issues and concerns and discussed his approach and goals and desired outcomes for proceeding with surgery and i was very encouraged and knew he was the perfect doctor for my problems.
May 5, 2021
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I would send anyone I knew that had my problem to Dr. Donahue and his staff
April 26, 2021
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good
April 15, 2021
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I didn't get the answer I wanted but the doctor was very good at explaining the reason why. He was so patient with me.
March 18, 2021
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We are seeking a second opinion due to the lack of thoroughness this doctor showed.
March 16, 2021
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very positive experience in all aspects
March 3, 2021
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Dr. Donahue was very pleasant and thorough .
Februray 25, 2021
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Fantastic experience
Februray 13, 2021
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