Dr. Scott E. McAleer, MD
Family Medicine
UT Primary Care - Halls
7326 Maynardville Pike
Knoxville, TN 37938 Directions
4.8 out of 5
423 verified ratings
423 Ratings, 299 Comments
The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
AI Overview
Patients consistently praise Dr. McAleer for attentive, compassionate, and knowledgeable care. Many comment he truly listens, explains things clearly in lay terms, and spends time with patients rather than rushing. Several mention improved management of chronic issues (glucose control, mental health medication) and trust in his clinical judgment—he avoids unnecessary tests. Appointment access and professionalism are noted positively. Overall sentiment is highly favorable with frequent appreciation for his bedside manner and medical skill.
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Mar 25, 2026
Great communication skills. He listens and engages in meaningful discussions regarding my health and options to address my needs. Always a good experience.
Mar 25, 2026
good listener, knowledgeable.
Mar 25, 2026
Instantly felt comfortable talking to him, like he had been my doctor for years. Very easy to chat with and understand. Friendly. Coolest doctor I’ve ever met.
Mar 24, 2026
Dr. Mcaleer was very nice and helpful.
Mar 22, 2026
Dr.Mcaleer is very honest and I know he has my best interest on my health. Ever since I've been seeing him my health has gotten better and better! Great young man.
Mar 21, 2026
He is a caring physician. He listens and takes action.
Mar 20, 2026
Excellent doctor. Great personality. Takes plenty of time with visit and I don’t feel rushed. Highly recommend.
Mar 20, 2026
personal & professional
Mar 17, 2026
We love Dr. McAleer. He finds the root of the problem not just covering it up
Mar 15, 2026
I have recommended him to others. Good communication skills - explains conditions well, answers questions clearly. Excellent primary physician. Seems to be a good diagnostician. Refers to specialists when needed.
Mar 15, 2026
He's caring and kind. Takes his time to listen and explains everything.
Mar 15, 2026
He was very easy to talk to and understood what I needed
Mar 15, 2026
Dr Mcaleer is the best dr. I've had in years I can ask him any questions and we dicuss it till I understand. Not all doctors do this. They expect you just to do what they say, no questions asked. I can only pray he stays with U.T. because that is the only hospital I will ever go to if I need hospitalization. Thank you to all the personal at U.T. Halls for being there for us in the Powell. Halls and north Knoxville area.
Mar 13, 2026
Thorough. Good listener. Good follow up. Confident in his abilities. Excellent communicator.
Mar 13, 2026
Dr. McAleer relates really well with Robert. He listens, check on things that Robert mentions and provides us quality information on things that Robert needs.
Mar 12, 2026
Dr Mcaleer really takes the time to listen to you without judgement. He has a calm bedside manner but he is also relatable talking about some of his own experiences. So glad to have found him.
Mar 11, 2026
He listens to concerns better than just about every Doctor I have dealt with. He is very good with bedside manners.
He is also very easy going and friendly.
Mar 11, 2026
Friendly
Mar 10, 2026
He takes the time to sit and listen to you.He has alot of patience..
Mar 10, 2026
He is a kind empathetic doctor who actually listens to his patients.
Mar 10, 2026
He is knowledgeable and will work with you on you health. Will not force you into something you don’t want to do
Mar 9, 2026
Nice and listens
Mar 9, 2026
I feel he truly cares about his patients follows up on lab results In a timely manner which a call from him one evening after a checkup pretty much saved my life I believe he is an excellent Dr. I would say you could not find better.
Mar 7, 2026
He listens & really understands your problem.
Mar 6, 2026
Because Dr mcaleer listens to you an help I recommend him to my whole family and now they see him
Mar 5, 2026
I liked his approach healthcare.
Mar 4, 2026
He listened, then examined & tested my shoulder. He gave good practical advice for my problem, and asked me more than once if I had any questions.
Mar 4, 2026
Smart, knowledgeable and easy to talk to.
Mar 4, 2026
He takes time to listen what’s going on. He Never makes me feel rushed. Need more Docs like Dr McAleer
Mar 3, 2026
He is very knowledgible, and willing to share his medical advise.
Mar 3, 2026
He is such a nice Dr. Very well educated.
Mar 3, 2026
He is very caring.
And knowledgeable.
Listens to my problems.
Explains to me what we can try.
Mar 2, 2026
Dr. McAleer, listened to me very well and took notes. He evidently researched some of my symptoms and told me a possibility of what the problem was. I haven’t been able to talk to him about it yet. He is also very direct but at the same time he is also kind and shows he cares.
Feb 28, 2026
I really like Dr. McAleer. He’s very patient and he listens. He gives clear instructions and make sure that I understand what he’s saying. He also make sure that if I have questions or I don’t understand something he will clarify it. He has good bedside manners.
Feb 28, 2026
Dr Mcaleer takes his time to walk though all questions, review my chart and other appointments to see what is going on, and even is well read himself on menopause. I’m able to cover a wide range of concerns with him during an appointment.
Feb 28, 2026
good score. Was one of the best visits ever had
Feb 27, 2026
Dr. McAleer is an amazing doctor. He listens and is extremely knowledgeable. He is by far the best doctor I have ever interacted with in my life.
Feb 24, 2026
I’m definitely satisfied with my new doctor. Doctor McAleer was very thorough on my first visit. I’ve found me a really good doctor and have already referred two of my relatives and they are now his patients.
Feb 23, 2026
He is always attentive, he listens and takes time with me. I have found him to be very professional and very knowledgeable. He has truly helped me with my diabetes.
Feb 21, 2026
He took his time with me
Feb 20, 2026
He always listens to my concerns and I value his opinions
Feb 18, 2026
He listens. Non judgemental. Intelligent
Feb 18, 2026
Very observant of my medical condition
Feb 18, 2026
He listens and does things. Checks further into needs for patient.
Very caring!
Feb 18, 2026
Good care
Feb 18, 2026
He is awesome. Smart, caring and easy to talk to
Feb 18, 2026
Dr. McAleer is always pleasant and easy to talk to. He answers all my questions and my husband is also a patient and he was able to get "HIM" into see a cardiologist quicker than when we tried for a year.
His assistant Alicia is also fantastic.
Feb 17, 2026
Dr. Scott McAleer is a wonderful and amazing doctor. Most likely, the best doctor I’ve ever had as a family practice doctor.
Feb 16, 2026
Thorough and listens
Feb 15, 2026
I was very pleased after my first meeting with my new doctor. He was very thorough and took time to explain what my options were to deal with my health.