Dr. Sean Donahue, MD, PHD
Nashville, TN
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Donahue, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Sean Donahue, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Donahue graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Ophthalmology; Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Mercy Hosp-Pittsburgh, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Donahue is fluent in English and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Donahue’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Donahue’s office at (270) 651-2181.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Donahue?
Dr. Sean Donahue, MD, PHD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Donahue empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Amblyopia, Retinopathy of Prematurity, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Nashville, TN community, Dr. Donahue is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Donahue go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Ophthalmology; Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Mercy Hosp-Pittsburgh, Flexible Or Transitional Year | University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
Medical School: Emory University School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Donahue board certified as a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Sean Donahue, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Donahue speak?
Dr. Donahue and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Kannada
What conditions does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist like Dr. Donahue typically treat?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Donahue diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Donahue. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
- Alternating Walleye
- Vertical Eye Misalignment
- Vertical Strabismus
- Monocular Exotropia
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing
- Intermittent esotropia
- Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Temporary Wall Eye
- Alternating exotropia
- Eyes take turns turning out
- Intermittent exotropia
- Vertical strabismus
- One eye higher than the other
- Hypertropia
- Hypotropia
- One Eye Turned Out
- Monocular Divergent Strabismus
- Unilateral Exotropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
- H5022: Vertical strabismus, left eye
- H5021: Vertical strabismus, right eye
- H50112: Monocular exotropia, left eye
Also known as:
- Double Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H532: Diplopia
Also known as:
- Trochlear Nerve Palsy
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Fourth nerve palsy
- Fourth cranial nerve paralysis
- Superior oblique palsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4911: Fourth [trochlear] nerve palsy, right eye
What procedures does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist like Dr. Donahue typically perform?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Donahue performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Donahue. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Complex Strabismus Surgery
- Strabismus Surgery (Repeat)
- Eye Muscle Transposition Surgery
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Crossed Eyes
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
- Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
- Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
- Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
- Squint Surgery
- Repeat Strabismus Repair
- Paretic Extraocular Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus Surgery
- Strabismus surgery
- Vertical eye muscle surgery
- Crossed eyes correction surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
- 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 67331: Strabismus surgery on patient with previous eye surgery or injury that did not involve the extraocular muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 67320: Transposition procedure (eg, for paretic extraocular muscle), any extraocular muscle (specify) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 67316: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 or more vertical muscles (excluding superior oblique)
Does Dr. Donahue accept my insurance?
Dr. Donahue accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (270) 651-2181 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Donahue accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Donahue in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Donahue's office located?
What is Dr. Donahue's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Donahue's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083706402.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Donahue?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Donahue
What is Dr. Sean Donahue's specialty?
Dr. Donahue is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Nashville, TN.
What does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions.
Is this Dr. Sean Donahue affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Donahue is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Sean Donahue accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Sean Donahue is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sean Donahue offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Donahue's office at (270) 651-2181 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sean Donahue?
Please contact Dr. Donahue's office at (270) 651-2181 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sean Donahue have?
Dr. Sean Donahue is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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