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Gavin J MacCleery, PA
Accepting New Patients
UVA Health Provider

Gavin J MacCleery, PA

Neurosurgery

Primary Phone Number
Fax Number
434.244.4419

Additional Locations

Bio & Overview

Gavin MacCleery, PA-C, is the lead advanced practice provider in the UVA Department of Neurosurgery. He specializes in caring for patients with a variety of neurological and spine disorders, including brain tumors, spinal fractures, skull base conditions and more.

Originally from Newport News, MacCleery received his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia. He then worked in the UVA Department of Pharmacology as a laboratory specialist for five years, assisting with research and maintaining the lab, before pursuing a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

MacCleery joined the UVA faculty in 2006 as a certified physician assistant in the UVA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in foot and ankle surgery. After two years, he transitioned into the field of neurological surgery.

Conditions & Treatments

  • Benign neoplasm of brain
  • Brain metastases
  • Brain neoplasms
  • Malignant brain neoplasm
  • Metastatic brain cancer
  • Olfactory neuroblastoma
  • Primary brain tumor
  • Skull base tumor
  • Spine surgery
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age Groups Seen
Adults (21-65)
Older Adults (65+)
Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (Physician Assistant)

Reviews

149 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

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Overall
4.8 Out of 5
Provider showed concern
Provider explained things clearly
Provider included you in decisions
Provider discussed treatment options
Likelihood of recommending this provider

24 Patient Comments

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PA MacCleery was wonderful and discussed my recent surgical treatment thoroughly and also explained the most likely reason I am experiencing a little skin numbness on face of my left thigh which is the pathway of the L2 nerve associated with my burst vertebra.
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Gavin was very attentive and helpful.
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All good.
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Gavin McCleery, PA is amazing. His has a rare, invaluable combination of thorough assessment, technical knowledge in his field, and utmost respect for his patients. What a privilege to have his eyes on my situation. He is trustworthy and smart. Plz recognize him!!
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Very knowledgeable with my problem covered all my questions.
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Good