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

4.88 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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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
  
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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 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
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  March 5th 2024
  
  Dr Sanders is wonderful
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  March 4th 2024
  
  As I said Dr. Sanders is the best. She cares about her patients.
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  March 4th 2024
  
  Excellent.
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  March 4th 2024
  
  Dr. Sanders is the VERY best! I would recommend her 100%.
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  March 4th 2024
  
  Excellent provider.
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  February 20th 2024
  
  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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  February 15th 2024
  
  What's not to like about DrSanders!
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  February 13th 2024
  
  The doctor answered any questions I had and was quite informative regarding additional treatment plans with her.
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  February 13th 2024
  
  Dr Saunders was excellent, as always!!
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  February 9th 2024
  
  I've been seeing Dr. Sanders for a long time. I'm in good hands
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  February 6th 2024
  
  Dr Sanders is wonderful. I thought the fellow was very good as well. I am sorry I don't remember his name.