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

4.92 out of 5

33 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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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.
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  Mad a plan and carried out first step.
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  Dr sanders is the best
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  Good.
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  Dr. Sanders is good.
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  Dr Sanders provides excellent care for me and my glaucoma
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  Dr. Sanders is always very attentive to any concerns I have. She did my cataract surgery a few years ago and I have had no issues at all. Her fellow was also very good.
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  Dr Sanders listens,never rushes and always is mindful of her patients wishes
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  I could not be more satisfied with the care received, and Dr. Sanders
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  Dr. Sanders is the BEST!
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  Dr Sanders is an excellent provider: knowledgeable and personable.
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  Excellent service. Great experience.
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  Dr. Sanders is very personable, compassionate and skilled.
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  Dr. Sanders is the absolute Gold Standard of care - professional and thorough as well as caring and compassionate. Simply The Best.
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  *Dr. Sheila is the absolute best. Her main concern is the welfare of her patients. I am thankful I have her in care of my vision issues. UK has a keeper!
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  *Dr. Sanders has always listened to my questions and concerns and explains results of procedures very well, i.e., visual field; retinal photos etc.
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  Dr. Sanders is AWESOME!
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  Every experience w/ DR. Sanders and her team has been excellent.
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  She was very thorough with exam and explanation of condition and treatment.
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  My doctor has taking very good care of my eyes for over 20 years she's one of the best I wouldn't change for another doctor she's a very good doctor an it shows.
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  All of the professional I interacted with were excellent - knew their job and carried it out well.
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  Dr Sanders is the best. I would want no other physician caring for my eye health
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  Very good.