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Sheila P. Sanders, MD

  • Vice Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
  • Director, Glaucoma Service
4.88 out of 5
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About

Personal Statement

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

4.88 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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    September 24th 2024
    I was very pleased with the care given to me by all the staff. I appreciated them answering my questions.

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    September 24th 2024
    I feel I made the right decision to be under Dr Sander's care.

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    September 17th 2024
    My questions were all answered

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    September 17th 2024
    Dr Sanders is the best.

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    September 10th 2024
    All were very helpful and professional. It is not possible to find fault with any of the people who interacted with me.

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      August 29th 2024
      The issue found with my eye was thoroughly explained incl. future care and potential problems. The exam was extremely thorough by the intern and physician. I appreciated their decision to conduct additional tests to be sure of the diagnosis.

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      August 20th 2024
      I never felt rushed.

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      August 13th 2024
      Everyone was very friendly and helpful.

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      August 13th 2024
      She discussed the issues they've been monitoring.

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      August 13th 2024
      Dr. Sheila Sanders is a great doctor about my care eyes as well as my health.

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      July 30th 2024
      1st visit and liked her and her concern and willingness to go beyond to help me see another doctor that day so I didn't have the hardship of returning another day - so far -

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      July 30th 2024
      Good.

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      July 29th 2024
      Dr. S. Sanders is great, as a dr. and as a person.

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      July 23rd 2024
      Dr. Sanders is an excellent physician. Knowledgeable, caring, courteous.

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      July 18th 2024
      Each caregiver was extra attentive and thorough administering all the necessary tests. DOCTOR SHELIA SANDERS and the resident were EXTRA responsive to my questions and concerns.

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      July 18th 2024
      Describes plan of treatment in simple terms -

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      July 18th 2024
      Absolutely admire Dr. Sanders. She is very intelligent and professional, yet friendly and caring.

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      July 18th 2024
      Good - (excellent care and experience).

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      July 11th 2024
      Dr. Sanders was excellent.

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      July 9th 2024
      Dr. Sheila Sanders is about the best doctor I've ever had. Even my husband adores her and describes her as a doll. She did a great job on my glaucoma surgery (4-23-2023). The other day, to my great surprise, I got a call from her about 8 p.m. in the evening. She was working from home and had a question about refilling my prescriptions. I have virtually NEVER had a doctor call me at home, let alone a SURGEON and head of a department. Wow! I am so impressed! and here she apologized to ME for the lateness of the hour!

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      July 9th 2024
      He was a really professional assistant very caring, and he went over my medication and my problem.

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      July 9th 2024
      My relationship w/Dr. Sanders is a long enduring one. She listens and treats me as a friend as well as a patient.

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      July 2nd 2024
      I am extremely pleased with the care provided by Dr. Sanders.

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      June 25th 2024
      Love Dr. Sanders, the initial assistant was a bit hard to understand, but good and nice

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      June 25th 2024
      Dr Sanders has saved my sight. The best.

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      June 20th 2024
      Dr. Sanders has been my glaucoma specialist for many years. I simply would not have my eyesight without her. She is professional, an excellent diagnostician, and comprehensive and thorough in her examinations. She explains things very well.

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      June 11th 2024
      I can tell Dr. Sanders is competent, compassionate and logical in planning patient care. I am going to trust her to perform my eye surgeries.

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      June 11th 2024
      No bad experiences in the times that I have visited the facility. Staff/doctors have always been very nice and helpful, listening to any concerns I might have.

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      June 6th 2024
      This was my first appointment with Dr. Sanders and she was great. VeryInformative plus I trust her completely!

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      June 6th 2024
      Dr. Sanders is great, so very happy she was recommended to me.

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      June 6th 2024
      Everyone was thorough and explained everything clearly.

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      June 4th 2024
      Dr. Sanders was very apologetic about wait time. She also discussed treatment plan and obviously had reviewed my chart

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      June 4th 2024
      Good

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      June 3rd 2024
      Definitely recommend Dr. Sanders. She is the absolute best.

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      June 3rd 2024
      Excellent experience - Dr. was very thorough in exam and discussion of my concerns and her recommendations to me. She offered a procedure to me while in the office as I had traveled some distance to appt.

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      May 21st 2024
      Dr. Sanders is very good at explaining the treatment and the benefits of the treatment.

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      May 14th 2024
      Dr Sanders always listens to my concerns and answers in easily understandable language. Compassionate!

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      April 29th 2024
      Dr sanders is the best

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      April 23rd 2024
      Dr. Sanders is fantastic!! She saved my eyesight.

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      April 19th 2024
      Wonderful service by Dr. Sanders. She explained everything better to me than any other glaucoma dr. At this time.

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      April 16th 2024
      Good.

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      April 9th 2024
      She was very professional about everything

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      April 4th 2024
      Always the best and most professional care I could imagine. And practiced with kindness.

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      April 2nd 2024
      Best care I have ever experienced.

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      April 1st 2024
      Dr. Sanders was very thorough in my appointment. Always patient and kind in listening to my concerns.

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      April 1st 2024
      Because of my double vision, Dr. Sanders had referred me to Dr. Wadly. He cured my problem using a prism film on back of my left eyeglass lens. Really a miracle!

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      March 26th 2024
      Dr. Sanders and her current staff are excellent providers.

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      March 7th 2024
      Love the clinic. Parking and walking distance from garage difficult for elderly

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      March 7th 2024
      Dr Sanders is an excellent Doctor and I have been very pleased with my care throughout the years.

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      March 5th 2024
      Appreciate that each of my concerns was addressed professionally