Sheila P. Sanders, MD

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

Conditions

Procedures Performed

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

Insurance Information

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Ratings & Reviews

4.92 out of 5
48 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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    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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      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.
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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.