About
Barry McLean, MD, PhD, has practiced internal medicine in Birmingham, Alabama since 1980. He earned his undergraduate degree from Union University and his medical degree from East Tennessee State University. His doctoral training took place at the University of Kentucky, where he received a National Science Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship from 1969 to 1972. He also earned the Tapp Memorial Scholarship and the Department of Medicine Award during his time there.
Dr. McLean holds membership in the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Hypertension, and the International Society of Hypertension in Blacks, among many other professional organizations. He serves on the Coronary Biology Working Group and the Vascular Biology Working Group. His clinical expertise runs deepest in hypertension, diabetes, and coronary heart disease. Named to The Best Doctors in America list from 1998 through 2018, he also received the Patients Choice Award from 2008 to 2012 and an Outstanding Teaching Award from Baptist Medical Center in 1985. He gets to know each patient personally before applying his clinical expertise. Many of his patients have trusted him with their care for 20 to 30 years or more.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Union University
Medical School
East Tennessee State University
Additional Training
University of Kentucky (graduate/PhD training; National Science Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship 1969-1972)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. McLean right for?
Dr. McLean is a strong fit for adults managing hypertension, diabetes, or coronary heart disease. Patients who want a doctor with deep scientific training alongside long clinical experience will find him well-suited to their needs. He works especially well with patients who value long-term relationships and a physician who takes time to know them. Those seeking a well-organized practice with a consistent, personal approach tend to thrive under his care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. McLean focuses primarily on hypertension, diabetes, and coronary heart disease. He has built his clinical expertise around blood pressure and diabetes management over more than four decades of practice. He also provides comprehensive internal medicine care for a wide range of adult health concerns.
Dr. McLean has practiced medicine since 1980, giving him over 40 years of clinical experience. That depth of experience shapes how he approaches diagnosis, treatment, and long-term patient relationships.
Dr. McLean is a specialist in internal medicine with extensive credentials including membership in the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Internal Medicine. He holds both an MD and a PhD, with doctoral training supported by a National Science Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship at the University of Kentucky.
Dr. McLean has received numerous honors throughout his career. He appeared on The Best Doctors in America list every year from 1998 through 2018. He earned the Patients Choice Award from 2008 to 2012 and an Outstanding Teaching Award from Baptist Medical Center in 1985 and 1986. He is also a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, the medical honor society.
Dr. McLean gets to know each patient as a person before applying his clinical expertise. He takes time to understand a patient's life, not just their symptoms. Many of his patients have maintained a relationship with him for 20 to 30 years, which reflects how much that personal investment matters to the people he cares for.
Dr. McLean holds memberships in a wide range of medical organizations. These include the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Hypertension, the International Society of Hypertension in Blacks, the Birmingham Society of Internists, the Coronary Biology Working Group, the Vascular Biology Working Group, and the National Diabetes Education Initiative.
Dr. McLean completed his undergraduate studies at Union University and earned his medical degree from East Tennessee State University. He conducted his doctoral research at the University of Kentucky, where he received a National Science Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship and additional departmental honors.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026