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Dr. Debora Fox-McClary, MD

Dr. Debora Fox-McClary, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Debora Fox-McClary, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Phoenix, AZ and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1994. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center and HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 49 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (49 reviews)

Practice

3815 E Bell Rd Ste 2200 Phoenix, AZ 85032
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4.7
49 ratings, 24 with a written review
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The best and Knowledgeable Skilled surgeon.
Very Knowledgeable and skilled as a surgeon and great bedside manner. One of the best.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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David Beasley – Jan 31, 2025
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Love her!
My first in person visit to talk about my resection, I left feeling so comfortable with her. Trusted her immensely. Just had my surgery 10/19 and doing great. All is healing well. Love her! Both pre and post office visits I was seen on time. Never made me feel rushed!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Kristen Jackson – Nov 04, 2022
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Dr McClary was the 3rd colorectal surgeon I saw to fix my fissure. At my first appointment, I was made to feel like I was her only patient that day and she had no where else to be. When she heard my history of trauma, she genuinely felt sorry for me. She is tremendous and I have never had a Dr treat me so well and listen. Many doctors can't wait for you to stop talking so they can tell you what they will do. After surgery, she spent over a half hour talking to my wife explaining what was done and how to care for me afterwards.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Frank – Jun 13, 2021
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She very precessional and knows her patient and nice to deal with and the office staff is very nice to deal with.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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May 23, 2020
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Fantastic doctor! She is so knowledgeable and has the best bedside manner! She took her time with me to explain my issue and answered the many questions I had. I was embarrassed to go to the doctor and put it off for a long time. Had I known how compassionate she was, I would have made the appointment sooner. The surgery she performed went well. She fixed my issue and I'm so thankful. I wish all doctors were like her!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Feb 04, 2020
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I was referred to Dr. Debra McClary by My Obgyn Dr. Scott Gulinson. Even though I live 1 hour away I feel she has been worth the drive. I have been able to get my questions answered without feeling rushed. She has 26+ years of knowledge with her profession I trust her advice. I also know many other patients that will wait in a line just to see her an is also willing to drive the extra mile to meet with her. Thank you, Dr. Debra McClary -S.S.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Worth the Drive. – Jan 25, 2020
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Dr. McClary immediately diagnosed and performed surgery and fixed my issue after I was bounced around from two other specialists and another clo rectal surgeon for two years. Dr. McClary is an excellent diagnostician and surgeon, she has a gentle and friendly approach, I am thrilled to finally have answers and treatment, and she did great surgical work too!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Rebekah – Jan 24, 2020
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Dr. McClary is absolutely wonderful! She is very knowledgeable, caring, compassionate, and personable. If you have any questions she will answer them thoroughly and explain them for anyone to be able to understand, even if you have little to no medical knowledge she will put you at ease. She recently performed a robotic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) on me and I couldn't have asked for a better surgeon. I appreciate her and her staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jennifer Mommer – Jan 15, 2020
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Absolutely the best! A dedicated professional with a great attitude and compassionate patient provider. She surgically removed an unknown growth under my right armpit on a Saturday night at Abrazo Arrowhead. She was very thorough in her preop briefing answering all my questions. Postop debrief was just as thorough and complete. Less than 24 hours later I feel no pain and on my way to complete recovery. Thank you so much! Highly recommend Dr McClary
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Denny Granquist in Peoria , AZ – Dec 30, 2018
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Initially I had a decent interaction with Dr. McClary. I never received a call about any of my testing that I had done (blood or colonic transit study). When I called the staff members were extremely rude and insinuated I should have known I needed an appointment to go over my results. Nobody came and talked to me after my colonoscopy to discuss how the procedure went. I was just given a folder and walked out. Apparently the doctor had other more important obligations. Worst experience!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Jessica Pickles in Peoria, AZ – Aug 24, 2018
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Dr. McClary is awesome-I needed a specialist for a hernia repair due to the last one failing. I live in a rural area and had to travel to the valley. Upon my first visit she greeted me with a big smile and a happy go lucky attitude, she sat with me going over my problem and even drew diagrams so I would understand better. Had to have so pre surgery testing done to rule out if I had cancer,when my results came in Dr. McClary called me herself. had my surgery and I am recovering nicely.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Donna Rouleau in SHOW LOW – Apr 14, 2018
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Dr McCleary quite literally saved my best friends life. She was caring, personable, patient, thorough and gave options that her first surgeon was too busy to be bothered with. We love her and highly recommend her! Only see Dr McCleary if you want the bery best!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 08, 2018
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By far, Dr. McClary is not only the best doctor in her field, she is one of the best people I know. Her critical thinking has saved me more than once. She makes sure you understand every step of the way with gentle kindness. I wish she could be my doctor for everything. Two thumbs way up!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Annie in Phoenix – Apr 06, 2018
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I was referred to Dr. McClary for a large messenteric cyst in my abdomen. She took it upon herself to get a second radiologist opinion on my scans and was very thorough in explaining the procedure. In a scary situation, she was warm, calm and extremely funny, putting me right at ease. Dr. McClary truly cares for her patients and is very knowledgeable in her field. I would strongly recommend her to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Avondale, AZ – Mar 27, 2018
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Dr McClary performed a rectocele procedure on me. Her diagnosis was quick but confident. She spoke to me in terms of what was needed and was very professional. What could be uncomfortable to discuss was made very easy with her down to earth approach. Her concern is genuine and she is very proactive in her treatment plan. She’s a great doc.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Janie Wong in Glendale, Az – Jan 11, 2018
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Have been putting off getting a colonoscopy and finally decided to go thru with it for peace of mind. Received a reference for Dr. McClary from my primary doctor and so happy I found her. Everything from my first consalutaion to my procedure went so well. She really explains everything to you and listens to your concerns. Could not happier with my choice to see Dr. McClary and have told two people in the last eight days to go see her when they need to get a colonoscopy. Thank you Dr. McClary.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Laurie in Peoria, AZ – Dec 27, 2017
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Dr. McClary has exceptionally poor interprofessional communication ability and lacks a general understanding of social decency. As a healthcare professional that speaks with Dr. McClary on the phone, I am frequently met with animosity and rudeness. I urge patients to choose another physician that treats their coworkers with respect and dignity.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 others found this helpful
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Dec 24, 2017
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This doc rocks! She is knowledgeable, personable, empathetic and funny. I immediately felt at ease with her with a very embarrassing (for me) issue. She explained everything involved with my procedure and took time to make everything clear to me. My procedure was a success and pain management was a piece of cake with her advice. Fabulous doctor! Go see her!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Phoenix AZ – Aug 10, 2017
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Had moved from Conn. and had to find a Gastroenterology Dr. I Could not had Pick a better Dr. . Dr. Debora McClary. IS TOPS . do not think twice about having Dr. McClary treat you. Bill French
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Bill French in Glendale, AZ – Jul 26, 2017
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Pat Moulton of surprise Dr. McClary in my opinion is the best. she is warm and thoughtful, she listened to the problems I had and what needed to be done. I had already had 3 previous surgeries for prolapse bowel and I needed to have a 4th one. She read the results of my previous surgeries and determinded what had to be done and said she would do what she had to do when she got in there. She accompolished just that. This surgery has brought back my quality of life. Thank you
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Surprise, AZ – Jul 21, 2017
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care philosophy

Care of patients requires an empathetic doctor who listens, diagnoses and treats with a strong scientific background and sound surgical skills. Doctors don't listen closely enough these days. She focuses on compassionate evidence based care, treating each patient with surgical issues to reach recovery.

biography

Raised in northwest Washington state near the US/Canadian border, Dr. Fox-McClary completed medical school at the University of Washington in 1994, General Surgery Residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN in 1999, and a fellowship in Colon...read more

  • Colorectal Surgery

  • General Surgery

  • Robotic Surgery

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  • Grand Canyon University-graduate Degree

    2021

  • Mayo Clinic (colon & Rectal Surgery)

    Residency Hospital, 2000

  • Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000

  • Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • University Of Washington School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994

  • Central Washington University

    Undergraduate School, 1990
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Locations

Practice

Office3815 E Bell Rd Ste 2200 Phoenix, AZ 85032
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(602) 995-0822

Practice

Smi Imaging LLC20333 N 19th Ave Ste 230 Phoenix, AZ 85027
2
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
(480) 707-9504

Practice

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus18701 N 67th Ave Glendale, AZ 85308
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(623) 561-7222
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