Elizabeth W. MacLean, M.D.

Dr. MacLean is a Chapel Hill native. She received her undergraduate degree in American History and Literature from Stanford University in 2008. She earned her M.D. with distinction from University of North Carolina School of Medicine, and was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She completed her Pediatrics Residency at Northwestern University in 2017. During residency, Dr. MacLean earned certificates in both Advocacy and Primary Care. 


Before joining Chapel Hill Children and Adolescents' Clinic in 2023, Dr. MacLean practiced in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Dr. MacLean loves the full range of General Pediatrics, including preventive medicine and management of acute and chronic conditions. 


Dr. MacLean lives in Chapel Hill with her husband and 2 children. Outside of work, she enjoys running, gardening, and all things related to food.

Elizabeth W. MacLean, M.D.
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January 22, 2026
❄️ Winter Weather Update for Saturday 1/31/2026 ❄️ The office will be closed on Saturday morning for in-office sick visits to protect the safety of our patients and staff from the impending winter storm. Please call 919-967-0771 and press 1 to reach our nursing advice line. You can request a telehealth appointment through our portal; however, please note that it will not be continuously monitored. Please call the nurse advice line above for immediate assistance. If we receive the large amount of snow accumulation expected, we will not be able to open for Sunday morning sick clinic. We'll continue to update this webpage and social media regularly. Stay safe and warm!