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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
  • 43 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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    Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
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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.
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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Again, everyone was fantastic and we had a wonderful experience.
January 27, 2021
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This goes for both people that saw me in the exam room, they left no stone unturned in terms of information, concerns, or even fears that other patients may have had. I will highly recommend Dr. Donahue and this practice for exceeding the best standards in medical care and humanness. Should be a model for any other practice that is struggling in this area.
January 21, 2021
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January 19, 2021
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Dr. Donahue and his assistant are both very caring and explain well.
January 11, 2021
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