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Dr. Walter McLean

Ophthalmology
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience
Asheville Eye Associates Retinal Office 21 Medical Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 490-7831

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

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 and the University of Virginia Medical School. His graduate training includes an internship at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, an ophthalmology residency at the University of Virginia, a fellowship at the St. John’s Ophthalmic Hospital in Jerusalem, as well as a vitreoretinal fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Institute of Miami, Florida. Dr. McLean is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is a consulting Associate with the Duke University Medical School and the Asheville VA Medical Center. Dr. McLean joined Western Carolina Retinal Associates in 1981. He and his lovely wife have two children. His interests include spending time with his family and many outdoor activities.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Virginia School Of Medicine - 1975

Languages Spoken

Spanish
Russian

Location & Hours

Asheville Eye Associates PLLC
21 Medical Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Ophthalmology

Conditions Addressed

Glaucoma
Cataract
Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Retinal Detachment

Procedures Performed

Lasik Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Cigna
Molina Healthcare
Physicians Mutual
Humana
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Meritain Health
Aetna

Cancer 22
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 20
Orthopedics 43
Neurology & Neurosurgery 29
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 39
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 48
Diabetes & Endocrinology 22
Children's Hospital 8
Urology 37
Psychiatry 40
Geriatrics 41
Rehabilitation 22
Obsterics & Gynecology 8
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 5
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 7
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 36