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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.
They were all excellent, I am eternally grateful.
May 17, 2026
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We understood everything our doctors at both locations were telling us. I literally had no questions after because they covered it all
May 13, 2026
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Physician was courteous, friendly, and listened to my concerns.
May 9, 2026
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Dr Donahue was impressive. He listened with intent to do whatever I wanted to help my sight return to normal. He explained what my options were with clarity. I was totally impressed.
May 6, 2026
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Seemed a little hurried
May 6, 2026
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He explained everything I needed to know.He was so kind.
May 5, 2026
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Dr. Donahue is amazing. It's rare to see a doctor with his level of competence also reflect genuine concern for patients. He has been very thoughtful in providing reassurance and detailed in answering questions. He is a real miracle worker. Vanderbilt is fortunate to have such an amazing neuro-opthalmologist.
April 22, 2026
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Dr Dinahue and his assistant Abby were both very amicable, capable and attentive to my concerns.I was very pleased.
March 27, 2026
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Dr. Donahue was excellent
March 25, 2026
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