Mei Dong, MD
My Specialties:
Hematology & Oncology, Board-certifiedMy 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 CancerGender:
FemaleAffiliations:
Salmon Creek Medical CenterWhere I see patients
Where I see patients
Legacy Cancer Institute- The Vancouver Clinic Building (on 87th)
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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Very pleasant and professional; really explained all my options well.
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Dr. Dong is smart, to-the-point and coherent. I enjoyed my visit with her and came away with good information and felt I was treated with respect, that she listened to me and that she had my best interests in mind.
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Dr. Dong is kind, knowledgeable, and attentive. My particular diagnosis is uncommon; thus, there are few resources and pathways offered as tools or information for support and guidance on my treatment and response journey. Neither good nor bad, it is regrettable.
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Taking care of my elderly parents for decades; I have been trained to check after all Providers and their support staff. Dr. Dong is a GREAT Scientist; but she is no good if her support staff do not follow her orders; nor question her when I question them (via MyChart). A few incidents so far; and expect more to follow. Too many patients; too little time!
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Provider was on time and very professional. Answered all my questions and went out of her way to schedule lab work for follow up.
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Excellent.
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Personally, I have been treated with respect and dignity for every appointment this far.
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She was/is very concerned & helpful for my ongoing cancer needs - very good professional doctor.
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She was very helpful and informed
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Dr. Dong is my oncology doctor and she has been 100% right on everything that I needed and is very knowledgeable about her work and has excellent communication skills
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Poor communication skills. No explanation of tests prescribed, no f/u so far.
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No problems - quick & efficient.
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I have no bad experiences, everything been all good.
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Dr Dong is a very caring, MD.
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Dr. Mei Dong has shown nothing but compassion and supreme subject matter knowledge. I'm literally trusting her with my life for a second time.
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Best oncologist I have had.
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No medical assistant available so our doctor had to do everything. Needed 3 days of chemo. They forgot to schedule day 2 or 3. Messed up on ordering bloodwork for a Scans. Can never speak to anyone, always Have to leave a message. Odds are you won't hear back. Like our provider but staff must not be paid enough because the turnover is crazy. Feel like we have to be on top of everything. Cannot rely on staff to do their job. So disappointed when you are going through cancer.
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Dr Dong was excellent in explaining my problem and I understood what my problem was.
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Dr Dong always happy and caring
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I would like to be seen by a different oncologist. Dr. Dong and I were not able to work together. Thank You.
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Provider always listens & gives me answers to my questions
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Did not like initial consultation about having cancer.
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The flow of the visit is very smooth and comfortable.
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You all ALWAYS do a GREAT job making me feel comfortable and you provide excellent care.
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Dr was helpful with a explanations to my questions.
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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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Was told that "she was not obligated to show me my PET scan",this made me very frustrated and helpless. As a patient I believe that it is my right to know, also that the patient was the providers obligation to explain every detail weather it was on paper or to see the images on film. I believe I may need another Oncologist who will be as concerned with my mental health as with my cancer's, yes I have two different kinds going on, and I realize that priority must be given to the worst of two. But, let not forget to at least address the second cancer status. I am sorry that my visit with Dr. Dong was not a pleasant one.
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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.
Very good place to come