Dr. Walter McLean, MD
Ophthalmology*•Male•Age 75
Ophthalmology*
Dr. Walter McLean, MD is an ophthalmologist in Asheville, NC. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mission Hospital and Harris Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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21 Medical Park Dr Asheville, NC 28803Accepting new patients
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. McLean to family and friends is 4.88 out of 5
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Dr. McLean specializes in medical and surgical diseases of the vitreous and retina including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal tears and detachments. A native of Charlottesville, Virginia, he is a graduate of Princeton University...read morebiography
Dr. Walter McLean Jr, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Asheville, NC and has been practicing for 38 years. He specializes in ophthalmology.Ophthalmology
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Bascom-palmer Eye Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1981St John Oph Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1980University Of Virginia Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1979Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1976
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- Mon: 8:00am - 1:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 1:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 1:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 1:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 1:00pm
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- Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 69
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
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