Alisa Cleary

Alisa Cleary, DO

Patient Rating
4.8 out of 5 (57 Ratings, 19 Comments)
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Profile

Gender:
Female

Specialty:

Addiction Medicine

Areas of Interest

Alisa Cleary, DO, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained addiction medicine specialist who treats patients with substance use disorders as part of the medical staff at MaineGeneral Addiction Medicine, which she joined in January 2022. Before joining the practice and MaineGeneral Medical Center's active staff, Dr. Cleary practiced at Northern Light Primary Care in Hampden, ME, where she provided primary care services and treatment of substance use disorders.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Education

Education

1990
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, Bachelor's, Health Sciences
1991
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, Master's, Physical Therapy

Medical School

2003
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Residency

2006
Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, ME, Family Medicine

Fellowship

2007
Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, ME, Neuromuscular Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
2020
Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME & VA Togus, Augusta, ME, Addiction Medicine

Professional Memberships

  • American Osteopathic Association
  • Maine Osteopathic Association
  • American Society of Addiction Medicine
  • American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine

Board Certifications

  • American Osteopathic Association, Family Medicine
  • American Osteopathic Association, Neuromuscular Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
  • American Osteopathic Association, Addiction Medicine

Patient Reviews

December 01, 2025
Yes, Dr. Cleary is a very well good doctor. She's very thorough and I would definitely recommend her.
November 24, 2025
Was very comfortable and all the techs and staff were amazing ?
November 04, 2025
I love the nurse who does all my intake, and Dr. Cleary, they're both just angels, and I appreciate them both. they give me great care. Thank you.
October 27, 2025
Dr. Cleary was very, very helpful and I'm very pleased with her.
October 13, 2025
Yes, I'd just like to say that even after I wasn't around or available to go to appointments for a while, after like three months, they were able to get me in. Basically the day that I called, they were able to get me in and it was actually with my doctor as well. So that was very nice and I super appreciated it. And everybody there is absolutely sweet and helpful.
September 25, 2025
I just don't like the fact that I have to go to the hospital to get labs when I don't have an appointment with my cancer doctor I find that b due to the fact that I have a poor for a reason I don't like needles needles give me high anxiety and you continue to make me go to the hospital when I have a port it takes 2 minutes to access my port I don't understand why you ought to change your policy and let us come in and do Labs especially if we have a port
August 13, 2025
It was a very positive experience. She was a good listener, detail-oriented, and proactive. I wish all my doctors were like her.
July 31, 2025
Dr Cleary is the best Dr I have ever had . She really cares about her patients and always will listen
July 30, 2025
I think Dr. Cleary was great. I actually meant to enter a four in my first response, not a three. So feel free to adjust that response to accordingly. I had all my questions answered. Dr. Cleary knew many different aspects of medicine, heart condition that I have going, how medicines would interact with that, had an open and honest dialogue, seemed very much receptive to my input as a patient. I can't say enough good, but I just wanted to let you know that first three should have been a four as well. Thank you.
July 23, 2025
Dr. Cleary is one of the most compassionate and knowledgeable doctors I've ever encountered. She takes the time to truly listen, explain things in a way that makes sense, and always make me feel seen, heard, and cared for. Her professionalism is matched by her warmth, and I always leave appointments feeling supported and confident in my care. I'm so grateful to have Dr. Cleary as part of my healthcare journey.
June 19, 2025
Yes, the care team, especially Dr. Cleary, has made me feel welcome. I definitely would recommend them to anybody I know that needs help.
June 09, 2025
You guys do really well. I'm happy there. I recommend it to my family members. Thank you.
June 05, 2025
Excellent access to building with plenty of parking. Lovely ladies greet you and help you if needed. Lab work is quick in and out most of the time. Very comfortable atmosphere.
May 12, 2025
Dr. Cleary is my favorite doctor that I have ever seen. I am a better person because of her.
May 12, 2025
Dr. Cleery is AMAZING. She is in perfect office for who she is. So many other doctors make you feel less than and that they are looking down on you making you want to run away from treatment. She is real and says the hard stuff needs to be said but she does it in the right way with compassion. Incredible doctor and place that I am so grateful for.
May 02, 2025
Everything at my doctor's office, including my doctor and the receptionist, go very well. They always are there to answer any questions I have and they always get everything done in a timely manner. I appreciate everything they do and everything is going great. Thank you.
April 16, 2025
Very nice and knowledgeable staff ! Very pleased
March 24, 2025
Both Dr. Cleary and Dr. Uhler are absolutely amazing. They're both extremely knowledgeable, patient, kind, and always flexible about making time to see me with my difficult work schedule. The level of support and care I receive is always exceptional. I don't know where I would be with my health without having these amazing doctor's in my life. Also the other staff is as incredible as well. So thank you all for doing an amazing job.
March 17, 2025
I'm very, very happy with the staff and especially the doctor. I would highly recommend to other people.
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