Dr. Debora McClary
General Surgery
Glendale, AZ
30 years experience female
Locations
North Valley Surgical Associates -- Paradise Valley Office
Phoenix, AZ
My office hours
Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
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Aetna Life Insurance Company
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Arizona
CIGNA Health Care
Humana Insurance Company
Tricare
United HealthCare Insurance Company
North Valley Surgical Associates -- Glendale Office
Glendale, AZ
About
Bio
I graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1994, then completed a General Surgery Residency in 1999 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, followed by a Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery in 2000 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. I am now in partnership in a private practice in Glendale and Phoenix, AZ. I specialize in diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. Colon cancer is the 3rd most common cancer in the US and 2nd leading cause of cancer death. It is preventable with screening -- the colonoscopy. The standard surgical approach in most cases of colon cancer is minimally invasive, or laparoscopic surgery. I also treat diseases of the anus, including hemorrhoids, pain, infection, and control issues.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
General Surgery
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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General Surgery 30 years experience
Tailbone cyst remove: The most common "cyst" in this region is a pilonidal cyst. It is in the skin and fat over the sacrum or very low back, part of our pelvis just above ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Pain in right abdome: The right upper abdomen contains several organs including the liver, right adrenal gland, kidney, part of the stomach, the duodenum, part of the colon... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Abs after surgery : There are many kinds of surgery and incisions. Most abdominal surgeries now are laparoscopic with small incisions. These rarely affect the abs. Op... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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General Surgery 30 years experience
Hemorrhoid types: The two types of hemorrhoids are internal hemorrhoids and external hemorrhoids. Internal hemorrhoids are graded 1-4, with 4 being the worst. Extern... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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General Surgery 30 years experience
Blood Clot Pain: Blood clots may be present without any signs. However patients usually seek a doctors opinion because one extremity, arm or leg, is more swollen than... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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General Surgery 30 years experience
Hemorrhoids : Strangled hemorrhoids are internal hemorrhoids that have dropped so much they are stuck outside the anus and can't be pushed back to inside the anus. ... Read More
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A 60-year-old female asked:
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General Surgery 30 years experience
The test: Those two dilated ducts come together in the head of your pancreas near a structure called the ampulla. Fine anatomy in this area cannot be seen on a... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:
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General Surgery 30 years experience
You may feel better: Returning an ileostomy will reduce many symptoms. Some symptoms may persist, depending on the cause of the pouchitis. Returning the ileostomy is rec... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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General Surgery 30 years experience
Yes: You can do any activity that doesn't cause you pain, so regulate your own choice of activity. Surgeons recommend repairing inguinal hernias if they a... Read More
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. McClary is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. McClary is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks. I already had the colonoscopy and upper gi endoscopy and blood work. But I am still sick.
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Washington
Graduated 1994MD
Residency
MAYO CLINIC
Awards
Top 3% of Compassionate Physicians 2011
Affiliations
Arizona Medical Association
Maricopa County Medical Society
American College of Surgeons
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