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Dr. Patrick McLear, MD

Dr. Patrick McLear, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Patrick McLear, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Greenville, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1986. He is affiliated with Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

1 Doctors Dr Greenville, SC 29605
Telehealth available

Dr. McLear is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. McLear specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. McLear's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McLear

3.8

17 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
29%
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sheryl E. Albertson – Nov 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
William Bayne – Apr 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Crystal Harmon – Jan 07, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 29, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Carrie B in Greenville, SC – Sep 23, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kristy Cheek in Anderson, SC – Aug 30, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jeffrey in Greer, SC – Mar 13, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dave B in Greenville, SC – Dec 24, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Patrick McLear, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Greenville, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1986. He is affiliated with Prisma Health Greenville...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Barnes Hosp-washington University

    Residency Hospital, 1992
  • Barnes - Jewish Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1987
  • University Of Michigan Medical School

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
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Dr. McLear is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Privia Medical Group South Carolina LLC1 Doctors Dr Greenville, SC 29605
    1

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital

      701 Grove Rd
      Greenville, SC 29605
      Recipient of 25
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Patient Safety 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 awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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