Care Designed Around You
The Eastover Clinic was created as an alternative to rushed, transactional care.
WHY WE’RE A CASH PAY PRACTICE
At The Eastover Clinic, we operate outside of insurance contracts by choice. This model gives us the freedom to practice medicine the way we believe it should be practiced: thoughtfully, thoroughly, and centered entirely on you. No outside parties determining what care you receive or how long your visit lasts. Just a physician, a patient, and the time to do the work well.
More Time, Not More Paperwork
When a visit is not constrained by insurance requirements, something changes. There is room to listen, to examine carefully, to address more than one concern, and to leave with a plan that actually reflects your life. We designed our practice around that kind of visit — because we believe that is what good medicine feels like.
A More Personal Experience
Because we are not constrained by insurance requirements, we can focus on relationship-based care. We take the time to understand your goals, collaborate on treatment decisions, and provide personal and attentive follow-up.
Meet Dr. Emily O. McLean, founder of The Eastover Clinic
Emily O. McLean, MD, FAAD, MSCP is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology with a practice rooted in evidence-based medicine, spanning the management of chronic inflammatory conditions such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis to the hormonal dimensions of women's skin health. She founded The Eastover Clinic to provide thoughtful, evidence-based dermatologic care in an insurance-independent setting that allows for deeper integration of skin, hormonal, and lifestyle health.
Dr. McLean earned her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine, where she was elected to both Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society, and the Gold Humanism Honor Society, honors recognizing academic distinction and compassionate patient care. She completed her internship in internal medicine and her dermatology residency at Boston University School of Medicine, and holds an undergraduate degree from Wellesley College.
Since 2019, Dr. McLean has practiced dermatology in Charlotte, previously serving as a dermatologist and lead physician at Novant Health Dermatology SouthPark, and currently as a dermatologist at Charlotte Skin & Laser through June 2026.
Her clinical expertise spans medical dermatology, skin cancer detection and treatment, cosmetic dermatology, and complex hair and pigmentary disorders, with a particular interest in hormonal acne, hair thinning, and the skin changes of perimenopause and menopause. In 2025, she became a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) and completed advanced training through the Academy for Advanced Women's Health Medicine, further deepening her expertise in hormone-informed care for women in midlife.
Dr. McLean has authored peer-reviewed research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Molecular Diagnosis & Therapy, and Archives of Dermatological Research, with work focused on melanoma, health disparities, and patient-provider communication. She has also written a textbook chapter on cosmetic dermatology. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, where she has served as a board observer and committee chair, and is a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.
Outside of clinic, Dr. McLean is married and enjoys time with her two daughters and their dog, Radley. She is a member of Myers Park Presbyterian Church and can often be found playing Mahjong with friends.
Evidence-Based Dermatological Care for All
The Eastover Clinic practice is committed to a new approach toward dermatological care: one that is transparent, empathetic, and patient-centered. Our clinic is based on a cash-pay model, giving us the opportunity to deliver more to our patients.
If you’re interested in high-quality, elevated dermatological care, we would love to meet you soon and be a part of your journey.