Scott Alan Mclean, MD, PhD

• Head & Neck Cancer Program
• Skin Cancer Clinic

• Larynx (Voice Box) Cancer
• Oral Cancer
• Salivary Gland Cancer
• Sinus Cancer
• Throat Cancer

Medical School or Training

Residency

Board Certifications

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503 Patient Ratings

Patient Comments

October 28, 2025 - "Dr. McLean was "happy" to give preliminary results of my [...] and discuss the importance of making it to the [...]-year point after surgery/treatment, noting that in his experience the likelihood of reoccurrence happens 80% of the time in those initial [...] years. Continuing care options were discussed and I made my decision based on his statements."

October 28, 2025 - "Dr McLean is awesome. I am very fortunate to be able to see him.He could not be better!"

October 4, 2025 - "Dr. McLean is very patient-oriented. And very patient! He listens well and explains everything thoroughly."

September 29, 2025 - "Dr. McLean is attentive to questions and thoroughly explains proposed treatments and plans. We feel confident in his care and services. I would highly recommend him to others."

September 23, 2025 - "Dr. McLean is very good at what he does he helped me out greatly."

September 16, 2025 - "Dr. McLean is excellent. Very approachable, easy to talk to, and attentive."

September 16, 2025 - "Dr. McLean clearly explained the surgical procedure I will undergo and the medical rationale behind it. He spoke calmly and directly. His demeanor exuded the confidence of a genuine professional. My visit with him was most reassuring."

September 10, 2025 - "Dr. McLean was very professional and clearly interested in my well-being. He is very easy to talk with and to be with. Excellent physician and a credit to the University and health services."

August 24, 2025 - "Highly recommend Dr McLean [...]"

August 13, 2025 - "Dr. McLean and [...] were pleasant and professional"

August 12, 2025 - "Thank You, Dr. McLean for your very outstanding knowledgeable medical and personal care for me, Carefully examining and providing for my immediate and overall medical conditions with the very best medical care and direction for my good health, Always thoughtful of my questions and concerns, and your very heartening great good spirit each time we see each other. [...]"

August 10, 2025 - "In past [...] years Dr. McLean has given me excellent care. Always concerned and answers all my questions."

July 24, 2025 - "I came in with many questions and Dr. McLean answered them thoroughly and made sure I understood my options and why he believed the [...] he recommended was best. I felt feeling he heard my concerns and addressed them by explaining his plan clearly."

July 6, 2025 - "Dr. McLean, always thorough and listens. Answers any and all questions."

July 1, 2025 - "Though my plan of care has had to change, [...] has been extremely diligent in making sure I'm continuing treatment in the best way possible to keep things under control while navigating through unforeseen delays because of medical conditions that arose with me along the way. This especially includes Dr. McLean and his ability to switch plan of care for me and discuss this with [...], he's the one driving the bus at this time in my treatment journey. Though he is working with other providers with my condition he is the one delivering the instructions to me [...]"

July 1, 2025 - "I'm very happy with Dr. McLean"

June 3, 2025 - "Dr. McLean exudes peace and competence."

May 13, 2025 - "I am very fortunate to have Dr. McLean as my doctor."

May 11, 2025 - "Thank You, Dr. McLean, for your very outstanding knowledgeable medical and personal care for me, Carefully examining and providing for my immediate and overall medical conditions with the very best medical care and direction for my good health, Always thoughtful of my questions and concerns, And your very heartening great good spirit each time we see each other. [...]"

April 29, 2025 - "Dr McLean is awesome!Very thankful I can see him."

April 29, 2025 - "Dr. McLean has overseen my care for [...] and has been a critical part of my care team. He is thorough, compassionate, and caring in his answering of all of my concerns. [...] I have received the best care possible from Dr. McLean [...]!"

April 25, 2025 - "Dr McClean is always professional but pleasant and easy to talk to. He is always receptive to questions and has ready, informed responses. He never seems to be too busy to address all of my concerns."

April 16, 2025 - "Dr McLean is always kind, thorough and not rushed"

April 8, 2025 - "Dr. McLean was very helpful with my problem. He listen to my problems and explained how helpful he could be. His services are greatly appreciated."

April 1, 2025 - "Dr. McLean was patient, easy to understand, compassionate, and thorough. [...] Highly recommend this surgeon"

March 25, 2025 - "[...] The experience with both Dr McLean and [...] was a great experience and overall very positive."

March 23, 2025 - "Dr McLean is an excellent dr. He is kind, friendly, skilled and pleasant. It was a pleasure to work with him."

March 23, 2025 - "Dr McLean and [...] always listen and take concerns into consideration."

March 18, 2025 - "Was in to see Dr. McLean for a [...] post operative check up. He said everything looked good and he answered my questions. In and out in 20 minutes"

March 11, 2025 - "ALWAYS a good experience when seeing Dr. McLean."

January 28, 2025 - "Dr. McLean is wonderful in every way."

January 24, 2025 - "Thank You, Dr. McLean and [...] for your genuinely friendly personal care and outstanding medical care throughout my entire follow-up visit. With grateful appreciation, [...]"

January 24, 2025 - "Dr. McLean has been overseeing my care for [...] and I cannot say enough good about him [...]. He answers my questions thoroughly [...]. I am so grateful to have him as a part of my care team!"

December 20, 2024 - "I have always been pleased with the medical experiences with Dr. McLean [...]"

December 17, 2024 - "Doctor McLean is "TOP NOTCH""

December 10, 2024 - "Dr McLean and [...] are the best!!"

November 26, 2024 - "Dr. McLean is a superb physician and a kind and compassionate person. I am lucky to have him as one of my doctors."

November 24, 2024 - "Dr. Mclean is a very matter of fact surgeon that tells you what he's going to do and how he's going to do it. With that being said he's a very personable doctor that will answer any questions.[...] I want Dr.Mclean to operate on me with all his experience"

November 22, 2024 - "Dr McLean is the best."

November 9, 2024 - "Dr McLean was excellent from my first meeting, all thru surgery and after care. I feel very fortunate that I was able to have him as my specialist and he knows his stuff..and had a good bedside manner. I was never afraid to ask questions, he was always available."

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