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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.
Good
January 22, 2026
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Dr Donahue was incredibly thorough in his explanation of my child's diagnosis and his suggested plan of care. He treated me with respect, and was happy to answer my questions and repeat himself so that I could be 100% sure I understood what we discussed. I left the appointment feeling confident in our plan of care.
January 19, 2026
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Assistant spent a lot of time getting my information and checking my sight. Doctor came in and spent 5 minutes. Didn't discuss my concerns about previous contacts with eye doctors
January 12, 2026
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Dr. Donahue is a good guy. His explanations were on the spot. And, he was sensitive to my hearing difficulties.
January 9, 2026
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Highly recommend Dr Donahue
January 7, 2026
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Dr Donahue is the best!
December 14, 2025
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Would recommend him highly
November 17, 2025
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Teh all did a Great job. My eye is much Thanks to all.
November 13, 2025
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Our visit was referred from a specialist. Dr Donahue seemed short, rushed or just not interested to actively and compassionately listening to my concerns. I felt brushed off, rushed and left with questions unanswered after being told abruptly to follow up with the pediatrician and pt for my Childs vestibular/ balamce Issues and that his depth perception was because he just didn't want to pay attention. He didn't seem to care about my concerns. I felt brushed off and left with more questions than had when I arrived
November 11, 2025
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