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Dr. Walter McLean, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 75
Dr. Walter McLean, MD
4.9 (25 Ratings)
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Dr. Walter McLean, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Asheville, NC.
Dr. Walter McLean, MD
4.9 (25 Ratings)
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Dr. Walter McLean, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 75
Asheville, NC
Accepting new patients
Dr. Walter McLean, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Asheville, NC.

About

Dr. Walter McLean, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Asheville, NC. Dr. McLean currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mission Hospital and Harris Regional Hospital. Dr. McLean has experience treating conditions like Eye Cancer, Benign Neoplasm of Eye and Benign Neoplasm of Choroid among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. McLean received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Dr. McLean's office accepts new patients. Dr. McLean is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Chorioretinal Scars
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Staphyloma Posticum
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinoschisis
Accommodation Disorders
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dislocation of Lens
Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eye Melanoma
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nearsightedness
Optic Neuritis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Blindness
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Endophthalmitis
Exotropia
Eyelid Disorders
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Heterophoria
Hyphema
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Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
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Low Vision
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Stye
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Uveitis
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Vertical Heterophoria
Visual Field Defects
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
LASIK
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Monovision
Oculoplastics
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Healthy Blue
  • Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    AWH Emory Northside Hospital System OAAS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
  • Cigna HMO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Western Carolina Retinal Associates
    21 Medical Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803
  2. 2 Asheville Eye Associates PLLC
    8 Medical Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803
    Monday
    08:00 - 13:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 13:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 13:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 13:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 13:00
  3. 3 Office
    95 Holly Springs Park Dr, Franklin, NC 28734
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McLean
4.9
Based on 25 Reviews
5 Stars (24)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (0)

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Patient Reviews
Apr 17, 2023
Dr. McLean was recommended to me by Centers For Sight in Venice, Florida. I have been going to him for yearly checkups for the past 3 years. All questions are always answered. I am very confident in his knowledge and treatment of eyes.
Ruth Charlesworth — Apr 17, 2023
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Roanoke Memorial Hospital
    1976
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    1979
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Bascom-Palmer Eye Hospital|St John Oph Hospital
    1981
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Walter McLean, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. McLean's profile.

Dr. McLean frequently treats the following conditions: Eye Cancer, Benign Neoplasm of Eye and Benign Neoplasm of Choroid. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Walter McLean, MD is affiliated with Mission Hospital and Harris Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Walter McLean, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mission Hospital

    509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC

  • Harris Regional Hospital

    68 Hospital Rd, Sylva, NC