Legacy Health Partners
Mei Dong, MD
Specialist
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My Specialties:
Hematology & Oncology, Board-certified -
My Areas of Focus:
Cancer, Cancer Treatment Protocols, Colon Cancer, Gastrointestinal Malignancies, GI Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Lymphoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Lung Cancer, Melanoma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Bladder Cancer, Anal Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Hematology, Rectal Cancer -
Gender:
Female
PATIENT RATING: 4.8 OUT OF 5 ( 184 RATINGS & 82 COMMENTS)
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Legacy Cancer Institute- The Vancouver Clinic Building (on 87th)
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700 NE 87th Avenue, Suite 360
Vancouver, WA 98664 - 360-896-7070
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About Me:
As an oncologist with a deep background in research, she enjoys staying current on emerging cancer treatments and providing the most updated and comprehensive care. Through Vancouver Clinic’s partnership with the OHSU Knight – Legacy Health Cancer Collaborative, Dr. Dong works closely with other physicians to bring clinical trials to our cancer patients. Dr. Dong earned a doctor of medicine from Harbin Medical University in Harbin, China. She received a PhD in biomedical science at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut. From there she performed cancer research at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. She completed an internship and residence at Yale-affiliated Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, Connecticut. She also completed a fellowship in medical oncology and hematology at the MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas. She has performed extensive research in gastrointestinal malignancies.
Hospitals Served:
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
Patient Rating
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Dr. Dong was very compassionate and knowledgeable.
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Efficient, kind, attentive, responsive
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I have very good experiences when Go to the clinic and see my doctor
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Time lapse between referral to Dr. Dong and actual office visit too long in our opinion due to recent diagnosis. The wait was very worrisome.
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Dr. Dong is an awesome Oncologist. She listens, she communicates well, and she is up to date on the latest information regarding my cancer. She is a caring physician.
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Excellent Doctor Dong Is compassionate, smart, thoughtful! I feel luck to have her as a Doctor.
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Have all been very good
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I found Dr. Mei Dong to be friendly, kind, and very knowledgeable. She wrote all the important points on the board and explained everything. She has the appropriate sense of urgency with my situation, which I find comforting. I would recommend her without reservation. Mike at the front desk staff was very kind, considerate and he and his co-workers quietly shared a laugh which shows they can deal with the stress of dealing with patients who may be quite ill.
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Dr. Dong is one of the few practitioners who have taken the time to listen to me and understand the complexity of my condition. To be seen, heard, and supported by a doctor is sadly a rarity these days. Dr. Dong provided all of that and more, leaving me feeling so grateful for being in her care.
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My appointment was 11:30am. When I arrived there was no receptionist at the front station until after 11:30. It took another 5-7 minutes for person to log in to their computer to check me in. If my appointment was for 11:30 someone should have been at the front desk to check me in. Instead I was told the front desk person was at lunch and would be back shortly!
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Dr. Dong is an excellent doctor. So glad th have her as my Oncologist.
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Dr. Dong is a shining star in your care team. Thorough, kind, conscientious, caring, empathetic. What a fantastic doctor for this position within your system.I wish even half of the other doctors were anywhere near as good as she is. Don't dare let her go!
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Very good experience
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Very communicative & explains any concerns or questions I might have.
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Good appointment
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Dr. Dong took very good care of me.
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Dr. Dong is very caring and supportive. I trust her with my care.
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I have MDS which is a condition I know nothing about. Dr. Dong has been treating it for 22 months and it is getting worse. She has never fully explained to me what my future will be.
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A very professional first visit with your facility.
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Excellent visit w/ Dr Dong
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Doctor took time to explain everything to me.
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It was a positive experience.
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Dr. Dong is an exceptional oncologist.
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Very easy to understabd
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Very impressed with her knowledge and treatment
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I hope that I never have to make such a referral. DR. Dong has always made sure that both my wife and I understand where I'am at in my treatments. Except for the first meeting, we locked horns then, but she has been great ever since.
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I went to the dr. and she saw me before I get cancer treatment it cost so and she only spent 5-10 minutes with me. I got all of my questions answered but so is a lot to pay, on top of the treatment, I am on social security and it just seems like a lot.
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We received the information and recommendations needed from the provider.
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My first visit with Dr. Dong. Waiting for PET scan so I can start treatment. My daughter is treated by Dr. Dong she loves her.
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This appt. Was for a surgical consult
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Always friendly and helpful and a great attitude, I am blessed to have her as my doctor.
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Good.
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Dr Dong is an outstanding oncologist and person. The best professional I have encountered.
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We "clicked" very well. Explained all in "regular English" and agreed upon what treatment path to go forward; pending test results.
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All good
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Dr. Dong is knowledgeable, kind, helpful, supportive, and respectful. I have never had a bad experience with Dr. Dong
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The health providers are all very helpful. And, I felt very comfortable during my visit.
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Doctor requested nurse to schedule lab and order Rx. Nurse did not follow up with me, so I had to contact Dr for next steps. Dr is very responsive. At Salmon Creek Apothecary, instructions for Rx needed clarification from provider's office. I had to text provider directly to get pharmacy clarification - which happened immediately, but I'm not sure why the clarification wasn't handled without my intervention.
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Dr. Mei Dong is exceptional & is following closely CMML - professional, caring, I feel fortunate to be seen by Dr. Dong and the CMML condition.
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Very thorough and speaks to the point
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It was distressing that you cannot accept my Columbia Credit Union card for billing transactions. Columbia Credit Union is a well establushed established financial institution in Vancouver. I have been a member since 1975. This situation needs to be resolved ASAP.
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Listens, pays attention, provides information, separates out of opinions from Facts, provides everything needed for patient to make decisions and become part of treatment team. Very, very good doctor!
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Dr. Dong has shown concerns over well being.
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Was hoping for more answers
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Exceptional customer service
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Dr. Dong is excellent. She was very thorough, answered all my queries and showed compassion for my concerns. I appreciate the tests she ordered so we could have a definitive diagnosis. I see her again soon to address another issue my PCP is concerned about.
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Super friendly nurses and doc. They like to laugh
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After transitioning from one Blood Doctor to Another... First mistake by previous blood doctor stating, I had COVID, Couldn't come for my appointment. I DID NOT have Covid. Change in Doctors, set an appointment months in advance for the beginning of March, week or so prior I received a call from the Office (Man), telling me I had to change my appointment. The next available appointment was almost 2 months out. He was rude, bully trying to MAKE me give up my appointment for "Cancer Patients". I don't know what happened in the office but it was not my responsibility to make room for more patients. I was not feeling well also and had no answers... Doctor was great, that phone call was more than RUDE!
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Smart woman
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Dr Mei Dong Is personable, articulate, and concerned about your welfare
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Could not talk to a human to make appointment. Played phone tag for 3 weeks before I could make contact. Worst rating ever for ease of making appointments.
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I feel it's worth it to have cancer so I can interact with these professionals and their great care.
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Very good! They are real nice, to tell them how I feel. About my liver cancer. They take good care of me.
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Everything was very good at visit. Like Dr. Dong a lot.
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Good. Needed a written document to return to firefighting work stating the things I can do besides desk work (cleaning, training, working out, responding to emergency calls)
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Great first visit.
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Hope never have to make such a recommendation
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I have never, and will probably never, tout a particular practitioner or practice. But perfectly willing to say this was a good experience.
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Excellent experience. Through explanation of my condition and what to expect.
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Dr. Mei Dong was extremely attentive and made clear what was happening with my situation. I left her office upbeat and encouraged with how to handle it. However, I don't think she had viewed my MRI or CT scans (maybe didn't have them?) because her drawing/description didn't fully match the situation. In other words, the cancer of my kidney was considerably larger than what she drew on the board. Had she known that, I feel she would or should have drawn a more accurate diagram. She left me feeling very optomistic, and I still am even after seeing the Uroligist the following day and finding out the whole kidney needs to be taken out verus simple removal of the cancerous area. I am still very pleased with Dr. Dong. Thank you.
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Everybody was wonderfull
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Dr. Was knowledgeable and I formative
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Dr. Dong was maybe the worst doctor I've ever seen. She was late to the appointment, even though when I was taken into the room, her nurse said she was ready. She then proceeded to make me feel like I was worried about nothing, and ignored questions about concerns I was having. She was dismissive, rushed, and still has not called to explain my test results, even though I've seen them in mychart. I felt completely invalidated and left in tears. I will not be back to this provider.
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Mostly good
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Dr. Dong Is a consummate professional. Extremely intelligent and very kind a wonderful combination. Thankful I have her.
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Excellent conversation about my issue; the diagrams she drew assisted in understanding my issue more fully.
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Always get great services.
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This office is professional and kind/caring. Responses to online requests very good.
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I was treated well by all staff that I encountered. Dr. Dong was informative, listened to my concerns and gave me as much time as I needed to be sure I understood what I was being told.
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It took nearly 6 weeks to get insurance authorization.
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Dr. Dong is very thorough - 5 out of 5 stars!
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She doesn't like to be interrupted during presentation with questions for clarification. Seamed to have a script that she didn't want to deviate from.
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I've been going to Dr. Dong for over three years, she and her team are great. They are more like part of the family and make you feel right at home. They are always proffessional and caring. You are very lucky that they are part of your team.
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Dr. Dong was wonderful. Thank you.
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Dr. Dong is always kind, respectful & knowledgeable.
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The only difficulty is that lately it is much more difficult getting answers on my chart. I realized staffing had changed but this does make it hard when trying to make decisions.
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She was very helpful and I appreciated her saying try not to talk or text Mr. Google!
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Very thorough and efficient
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I always have a good respectful visit with this practitioner.
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Very thorough explanation of my condition
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Dr. Dong is amazing! She's kind, knowledgeable and very personable.
Dr was helpful with a explanations to my questions.