Dr. Scott W. Mclain, MD | Springfield, IL | Internist

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Dr. Scott Mclain treats chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus and practices internal medicine in Springfield, Illinois, where he is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Saint Louis, Holston Valley Medical Center, and Indian Path Community Hospital. He earned his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and has practiced for 28 years.

Overview based on verified provider data

2.6

11 Ratings
28 years of experience
Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine
6 written reviews
1 specialty
11 areas of expertise
3 hospital affiliations
1 office location
Male

Dr. Mclain's Ratings and Reviews

2.6

11 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 10 Minutes

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Had a good bedside manner: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
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Provided follow-up after the visit: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
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I have received great care from Dr. McClain. I hope he stays on at the VA center. Thanks Dr. McClain for taking care of veterans.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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August 17th, 2020

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Horrible doctor.

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August 30th, 2017

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Pompous. Like talking to a toaster.

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October 27th, 2015

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My husband was treated by Dr. Mclain last year, and we both found him to an excellent physician. He provided very patient explanation of the observations he made and any procedures he recommended. The doctors he referred were also excellent in their fields, and as a result, my husband's issues have improved. He feeks very comfortable with Dr. Mclain and respects his dedication to him as a patient.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 18th, 2012

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I found Dr. Mclain to be both skilled and caring. This is a pretty unique combination anymore. I wholehearedly recommend him.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 27th, 2011

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After I suffered painful injuries, Doctor McLain provided immediate and effective service. He is an excellent doctor of medicine.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 22nd, 2008

Springfield Va Outpatient Clinic

5850 6th Street Frontage Rd E Ste ASpringfield, IL 62703

Tel: (217) 529-5046

Mon7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Tue7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Wed7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Thu7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Fri7:30 am - 4:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Scott William Mclain, MD	Dr. Adewumi Bakare DMSc, PA-C	Dr. Firas Aubeid, MD, MBA, FACP	Dr. Samuel Lewis Hutson, MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Diagnostic Radiology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.6 (11 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)
28 Years of Experience		19 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
	Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin)	Speaks English
Springfield , IL	Mesquite , TX	New Lenox , IL	Peoria , IL
Med School: Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine	Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc	Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Internal Medicine

Asthma
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Diabetes
Heartburn
High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
Immunization
Physical
Preventive Medicine
Vaccination
Weight Loss

Dr. Scott William Mclain holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of Illinois and Tennessee.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2029 and an expired medical license in the state of Tennessee that expired in 2019.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine in 1998.

NPI Number

Dr. Mclain's NPI number is 1669463436.

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Where is Dr. Scott Mclain's office located?: Dr. Scott Mclain's office is located at 5850 6th Street Frontage Rd E Ste A, Springfield, IL, 62703.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Scott Mclain affiliated with?: Dr. Scott Mclain is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Saint Louis, Holston Valley Medical Center, and Indian Path Community Hospital.

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