Sheila P. Sanders, MD

Before I entered medical school, I earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing at Vanderbilt. I believe my nursing background makes me a better doctor. I strive to get to know my patients and address individual concerns. Communication is key. As much as I like spending time with patients, my favorite days are spent in the operating room, because I like to fix things.

Outside medicine, I love spending time with my family. We often travel to Montana or the beach. I am a proud founder of the Tri For Sight triathlon, and I especially enjoy swimming.

Faculty Rank

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

Training & Education

Degree

University of Kentucky, College of Medicine

Residency

University of Kentucky

Fellowship

Glaucoma, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Ophthalmology

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Ratings & Reviews

4.93 out of 5

50 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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I have gone to Dr. Sanders for years for my glaucoma. She is caring, thorough, knowledgeable and attentive. I am so grateful for her care.

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The doctor answered any questions I had and was quite informative regarding additional treatment plans with her.

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Dr Saunders was excellent, as always!!

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I've been seeing Dr. Sanders for a long time. I'm in good hands
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  Dr Sanders is wonderful. I thought the fellow was very good as well. I am sorry I don't remember his name.
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  I'm 85. The doctor could have explained my condition a little more slowly and detailed.
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  Excellent experience and staff we're wonderful
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  Very good experience.
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  Dr. Sanders and her team were excellent.
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  MY PROVIDER WAS VERY UNDERSTANDING TO WHAT I EXPLANED FOR MY ISSUES
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  All was very good which is why I understand the time at the clinic. I believe all patients are given the time they need and that cannot always be planned on a schedule.
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  Good experience always .100 % confidence in her expertise
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  Everyone was exceptional!!!!! Super!!!! The fellow had no knowledge of the equipment in the room or how to deal with an elderly patient
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  Only problem is clinic is not real assessable for elderly. Parking is very hard and typically a long walk to the clinic
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  Dr. Sanders is the epitome of a caring, compassionate physician. I am so thankful to have her as my glaucoma specialist.
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  Exemplary in every way. I could not imagine better.
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  Dr Sanders is the best. She has saved my sight.
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  It was a brief visit for a routine checkup.
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  Can't say enough good things about Dr. Sanders. She is an outstanding doctor and person. I have complete trust in her abilities and advice.
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  Excellent Provider
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  Sheila is an outstanding and thoughtful physician.
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  Very easy to talk with, care and concern about how things were going, or problems.
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  Dr. Sanders is very intelligent and caring doctor that I highly trust
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  Very caring and expert knowledge.
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  Very satisfied with visit
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  Dr Sanders is the very BEST
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  Dr. Sanders is outstanding.
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  Moving through the appt has improved so much. I have waited for 2 to 3 hours to complete my appt in the past. Great job!!
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  Dr. Sheila sanders is an excellent provider.
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  *Dr. Sanders is exceptional in all aspects of the care she gives her patients. She has the welfare and best interest of her patients. Caring, respectful, well spoken to our understanding.
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  *Dr. Sanders is great!
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  Have the utmost faith and confidence in Dr Sanders.
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  Outstanding responses
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  Everyone was very helpful and did a good job of explaining things.
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  I would recommend dr sanders to anyone many times over. She is the best
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  DR S Sanders is a good and understanding eye doctor
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  I love *Dr. Sheila Sanders. I've had her several years and she's done several of my glaucoma surgeries.
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  *Dr. Sanders' care and level of treatment for my condition has always been and continues to be outstanding.
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  Dr. Sanders is the best of all qualities - professional and thorough as well as compassionate and caring. I am ever grateful for her care.
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  I have always had outstanding care at this clinic.
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  I have been seeing Dr Saunders for years and she is wonderful!!
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  Excellent care listen and responded to my needs.
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  Dr. Sanders is the best.
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  This was my first visit with Dr. Sanders. She was wonderful-I'm so glad to be her patient!
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  *Dr. Sanders is excellent. She explains how my eyes are doing. And explained my concerns I was having with them also.
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  Have already recommended UK optimality to several people.
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  Very pleased
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  I was very happy with everyone
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  From appointment time scheduled to leaving time was almost 2 hours.