Shawn McGlew

Shawn McGlew, PA-C

Patient Rating
4.5 out of 5 (372 Ratings, 106 Comments)

Profile

Gender:
Male

Specialties:

Surgery and Urology

Areas of Interest

Shawn McGlew, PA-C, DFAAPA, is a physician assistant employed by MaineGeneral Urology at the Thayer Center for Health in Waterville and a member of MaineGeneral Medical Center's Professional Services Staff. Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, he is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (DFAAPA). Mr. McGlew previously worked in MGMC's emergency department for 15 years and later was in private practice before he joined MaineGeneral Urology's staff.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Education

Education

1986
Boston University, Boston, MA, Bachelor's, Biology
1993
Northeastern University, Boston, MA, Master's, Physician Assistant Studies

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Physician Assistants
  • Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants
  • Downeast Association of Physician Assistants
  • Urological Association of Physician Assistants

Board Certifications

  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Office Information

Locations

Patient Reviews

March 25, 2026
Provider was excellent, feel comfortable with plan of care
March 25, 2026
Dr. McGlew is excellent.
March 25, 2026
Shawn McGlew was excellent. He explains things thoroughly and listens well
March 20, 2026
I much appreciate all the sensitive care I received and have received from Shawn McGlew.
March 19, 2026
Everybody was wonderful, helpful, happy, very, very good experience.
March 17, 2026
At the reception desk, have your folks think of the age of patients and likely hearing issues. Partially opening a sliding glass barrier and immediately turning your attention to the keyboard and screen evidences disconnection. I know it is part of the generational thing, but you can do better and guys like me won't have reasons to comment to our social network.
March 11, 2026
Shawn McGlew was just fantastic. Such a super guy and was really good with helping me through my office visit, exam and next steps. I was very pleased with my whole urology visit.
March 05, 2026
Waited for quite a bit long . I had go out see doctor was coming soon .
March 05, 2026
I was very pleased with my visit
March 04, 2026
Long wait, but worth it.
March 03, 2026
Shawn is good with his patients, he has great bed side manners that are needed for his job & knowlege to provide the care they need. His staff was very nice & made sure everything was going smoothly for this visit. Keep up the fine work!!!
February 25, 2026
Great group. I felt at ease and confident of the ability of the group at the regestration desk.
February 12, 2026
Very knowledgable & helpful.
February 11, 2026
The experience was great.
February 10, 2026
The Urology staff is fantastic!
February 10, 2026
Excellent experience.
January 29, 2026
All my concerns were discussed and I'm more than happy having Dr. McGlew as my doctor along with his medical staff.
January 29, 2026
Every staff member that I spoke with at Maine General Thayer was very friendly, respectful and knowledgeable.
January 28, 2026
My doctor is perfect. He treats me well. He treats me respectful. He knows what he's doing. I couldn't ask for any better.
January 28, 2026
Well, I was there before my appointment was due. My appointment was due at 1 o'clock. And it wasn't until after 1 o'clock until I got in the room. The nurse in there asked me a few questions about my health and everything and my medication. And then she left the room and I was still in there for a while. And by that time, it was like 1:30, quarter or two. And I'm not there to warm a seat. My appointment's for 1 o'clock. I want it for 1 o'clock.
January 28, 2026
Very positive experience
January 28, 2026
Was a great patient experiance through out the whole office visit.
January 22, 2026
My visit was very well, I was very well taken care of yesterday by the nurse and also by Sean. I was very comfortable telling him all my concerns and my worries and he helped me go in the right direction for myself as far as further tests and so on. I felt very well taken care of by the whole entire staff and I thank you for a good visit. Thank you.
January 21, 2026
All staff were very friendly,welcoming and professional. Shawn was very knowledgeable ,professional, personable and spent the all time needed for this visit. Would highly recommend him for a urology provider.
January 21, 2026
Dr is great but his staff didn't book the appropriate care that I thought I was showing up for after 7 months. Definitely room for improvement in the office.
January 20, 2026
It was a long five month wait for the appointment.
January 14, 2026
Happy with the results, as usual.
January 08, 2026
Both Payette and Dr. McGlew were amazing. They made us feel comfortable and treated us like family. Dr. McGlew was very knowledgeable and spent a lot of time with us. He had a wonderful bedside manner. We trust his informed decision going forward based on his knowledge and my husband's history. As very pleasant visit.
January 08, 2026
Terrible double booking
January 07, 2026
Shawn McGlew was a delight to speak with and has been incredibly awesome to have able a care provider. I have always had a great time speaking with him and definitely felt heard and understood my concerns and reason for the initial visit.
January 07, 2026
I was very impressed.
December 19, 2025
I had an excellent visit with Shawn McGlew. He answered all my questions about my post-op surgery and helped me with medication for my UTI. It couldn't have gone better. I am very happy with the care that I received. Thank you!
December 09, 2025
Don't let Shawn McGlew retire ever.
December 04, 2025
Everyone was very knowledgeable and very helpful
December 03, 2025
I have been in Shawn McGlew let's care for years and, ad busy as the Urology Department is, I never feel like I'm being rushed. He's friendly, knowledgeable and professional, as is every person with whom I come into contact on my visits.
November 28, 2025
I would recommend the practice, but not the facility. The handicap parking lot doesn't have curb ramps to the main entry, so I have to walk farther, stepping up and over at least two curbs while being careful. The wait time for the lab is long. The building is in disrepair. I'm just thankful we have an office building with an ER still in Waterville.
November 28, 2025
Totally trust Shawn.
November 26, 2025
Getting a prescription renewal seemed way more difficult than it should be. Long wait for resolution, when time was of the essence.
November 25, 2025
He wasn't too concerned about my health to begin with. I've got a lower abnormal pain. It's about a four or a five. And I would have liked to have him give me a urine test and a blood test, but he didn't want to. So in my respect, he's no good. Thank you.
November 25, 2025
Shawn McGlew and his team are professional, courteous, and they make you feel at ease. They are extremely thorough, answer all your questions and review your medical records with you. I had an issue with my new prescription, I called Shawn's office and his staff solved my concerns, got back in touch with the pharmacy, plus called me to say a new prescription was ready for me to pick up. Priceless.
November 20, 2025
Thorough. Knew my history. Personable. Provider and intake worker. Good team. Inspired confidence!
November 20, 2025
Great doctor with wonderful staff, their always friendly
November 14, 2025
Great appointment
November 13, 2025
Shawn McGlew has been treating me for a while now and I feel confident with his abilities and medical knowledge regarding my health. He explains everything very well to me and always includes me in the decision making for my treatment. I also would like to mention the check-in person in the window when I first arrived. I did not get her name but she was very congenial and thorough. She made me feel welcome when I arrived for my check-in.
November 07, 2025
Fantastic. The doctor was better than fantastic, listened to everything. Just a great, great man. Thank you very much for your time.
November 06, 2025
Everyone was kind and helpful
November 05, 2025
Excellent doctor.
November 05, 2025
The Dr and staff are knowledgeable, professional and friendly. That is why I travel to Waterville for my care. Huge difference, 5 star service, keep up the great work.
November 04, 2025
Shawn McGlew is a great PA Who has helped me tremendously.he has expertise,shows compassion and empathy,and keeps me informed at all times.he takes the time to call me for followup as well.
October 28, 2025
I felt that the team worked really well in getting me in and checking me out and my issue I had at a time. And Shawn was very good as far as what he had to do. And I appreciate everything was done. Thank you.
October 24, 2025
Very attentive and caring.
October 10, 2025
I appreciated Shawn's time, as it was not rushed and questions could be poised and discussed.
October 10, 2025
Very caring people
October 10, 2025
I've been seeing the same practioner for years now and I value his advice, while he always listens to what I have to say.
October 09, 2025
Great support staff and physician!
October 09, 2025
Thanks for all you do to keep me healthy and safe.
October 07, 2025
Very pleased with the appointment with the doctor.
October 01, 2025
very happy and very completely happy. Thank God he was there. Thank you.
September 26, 2025
Dr. Sean, as far as names I saw, was a real great guy. Explained a lot of stuff and very professional. I highly recommend him and I'll be seeing him in the future. He's a good guy. Staff team is great.
September 24, 2025
Sean is very knowledgeable with what he does for a living in his profession and how he presents to you explaining the problem that you have and how they're going to fix it. It is very much in layman's terms that you can understand.
September 24, 2025
Shawn McGlew was very thorough & knowledgeable. He was kind and courteous. He gave me more information about my condition and treatment than anyone else has in the past year. I look forward to working with him.
September 24, 2025
From the volunteer that brought me to the right dept. , the young lady at registration, the nurse that took my BP. finally the Doctor. All acted kindly and professionally. Thank you .
September 24, 2025
Dr. McGraw is the best.
September 11, 2025
I waited an hour after my appointment time before I saw Shawn. I am supposed to have a cat scan scheduled and I still have not gotten a call 4 business days after my appointment.
September 05, 2025
The staff in the front, they were super nice and helpful. And then Dr. Shawn, I don't know what was last name, he was really wonderful, very thorough, took time to listen to me and try to be as thorough as he could to find the issue. And just very, very, very nice and helpful. And I had a wonderful experience.
September 05, 2025
I tried to make an appointment but they said THEY would call ME. Then, the morning before my visit they had a cancellation. The caller was under the impression that I already HAD an appointment but could not see WHEN that was. I took the open slot with dubious conviction
September 03, 2025
Very informative, thanks
September 03, 2025
I was very pleased to be with Shawn McGlew. He is very thorough and I will recommend him to anyone asking me about a urologist.
August 27, 2025
Great experience. Highly recommend this practice. Dr. McGlew was great. Very friendly and knowledgeable.
August 20, 2025
I was completely satisfied and much relieved after my appointment I was educated about my problem and instructed as to the best course of action and allowed to make my own decisions. I chose the doctor recommended solution.
August 20, 2025
I saw Shawn McGlew yesterday. As usual he did a fine job of giving me sensible, professional advice.
August 19, 2025
I've been seeing Shawn for a couple years now and he always takes the time to explain things to me and also take the time to listen to any concerns I have.
August 14, 2025
when I came to my appointment i was on the wrong day and they said that the schedule was full. I went down and the elevator and came back to a different receptionist to ask if they could schedule a earlier date than the one I schedule for. She checked the schedule and there was a cancellation that day a hour latter. If I had not come back to asked I would have missed my opportunity that day. If someone makes a mistake I think they should always check the schedule for a cancellation or a earlier date. Not a big issue but I had travelled a good distance for the appointment so having not to come back was a big deal for me. I thanked the person for doing the extra to help me out. I liked the other location a lot more. I feel like a number at the new location. I like the doctors and PA.
August 12, 2025
I really appreciated the personal care and the friendliness of the staff.
August 12, 2025
Shawn was on his game as in he knew his stuff. I enjoyed talking with him and learned a lot from him.
August 12, 2025
I am always 100% comfortable and feel like my provider has my best interest at heart
August 12, 2025
Shawn is very good. I am glad he is my provider.
August 12, 2025
Terrible signage in the building finding the urology department
August 08, 2025
Shawn, P.A. Is very caring, knowledgeable, and down to earth in his explanations.
August 07, 2025
I was treated with dignity and respect. Shawn was very knowledgeable of my history. He listened to my concerns and thoughtfully treated me accordingly. My only complaint was not with Urology, but with Maine General. The layout of the hospital is convoluted. The back is the front and the front is the back. It is not well thought out with regards to handicapped parking and general access.
August 06, 2025
Shawn was great!
August 05, 2025
Yes, the staff and the nurse practitioner were very helpful in answering questions I had. Highly recommend. Thank you.
July 30, 2025
The only thing I didn't like was i waited an 45 minutes after my appointment time to be seen. Nurse and Dr both apologized for the wait. Every one was nice and very attentive once in was I in a room. The location was easy to find with the signage.
July 23, 2025
Waited in the exam room for just shy of an hour without being seen. Had a 9am appointment and the provider did not come in the room until 10am. I work in Healthcare and understand things happen, but an hour waiting in an exam room without even someone poking their head in to say that the provider is running behind is unacceptable. That being said the provider was very personable and did apologize for running behind.
July 23, 2025
Sat in a dark room because the lights wouldn't stay on in the room water kept turning on and off. I totally dislike the new facility so would I recommend anybody to go there no, it's a horrible set up.
July 15, 2025
Good visit i was nervous seeing a male urologist however he was very good at making me feel at ease. All was fine.
July 15, 2025
excellent
July 10, 2025
He's a wonderful doctor.
July 10, 2025
I felt very well taken care of by Shawn McGlew and people who worked with him. It's always a pleasure to see him. I've known him for a long time. And I think he's very competent, answered all my questions, examined the parts I wanted examined, and gave me encouraging advice. I would trust him with my life and I would recommend him extremely highly to all my friends.
July 09, 2025
I like how Shawn Mc Glew took the time with me to explain my plan of care. He is compassionate and caring.
July 08, 2025
Shawn is a great doc!!
July 08, 2025
Dr. McGlew has to be the most understanding doctor u have on staff. He definitely cares about his patients and he listens to them
June 24, 2025
Very understanding and helpful. Felt like they cared about what I was going through
June 20, 2025
My visit there was very good. They seem to know a lot more than my last hospital at Northern Light. I thank them very much.
June 10, 2025
It is nice when the Doctor has reviewed my file prior to the visit. Shawn was definitely prepared.
June 10, 2025
The hospital could use better signs to get you to the urology office, the young lady at the help desk actually walked me all the way to the office , she knows how to treat a patient, very nice personality ?
June 03, 2025
I'd recommend him to anybody to come in and see him if they need him.
June 03, 2025
As usual, the entire staff comported themselves warmly and professionally.
May 15, 2025
as always a good visit. However, as always at least a 40 to 45 min wait after brought to exam room. without exception....
May 13, 2025
Sr listened to my wife's input and thanked her for helping
May 13, 2025
Keep up the excellent work. The care is most exceptional and the team is extremely well trained in their field and work together like a Rolex watch. Thank them all from me and my family.
May 07, 2025
Shawn was very easy to talk to and made me feel like he truly was listening and cared. I walked in a bottle of nerves and walked out feeling very blessed.
April 17, 2025
Everyone was very friendly and helpful. I felt very comfortable there.
April 17, 2025
It was great. The people that I saw were polite, they were courteous, they were respectful, they respected my age. When I told them I was hard of hearing, they spoke up so that I didn't miss anything they said. And Dr. McGlew was very, very nice, very professional and very informative. And I felt much better about my condition when I left the office than I did before I came in. Thank you. Goodbye. Thank you.
April 16, 2025
Very good
April 15, 2025
Cannot improve it. Everything was fantastic. I dearly love the group. I don't know what else to say other than yay, great job. Thank you. Goodbye.
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