What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Working with Dena was so amazing! She helped me find balance and understand long-term strategies for healthy eating habits. She was able to tailor plans to my dietary needs and was very empathetic. ”
NKMore than 1 year ago
“Working with Dena has changed my life. I have always struggled with my relationship with food, and it's finally getting better with Dena's help. She's incredibly knowledgeable, warm, and action-oriented. It's rare to work with a provider that is both an expert in their field and is genuinely approachable and supportive. She directs me to helpful tools and resources when applicable, & I feel the impact of our work beyond the session. She sends a follow-up after each visit with my goals for the week, which helps me stay on track. I'm finally feeling like a healthy relationship with food could be possible for me, and that's all because of my work with Dena. I am so grateful!”
SMMore than 1 year ago
About Dena Don
I'm Dena, a passionate dietitian with a mission to empower you on your journey to better health. My approach is non-judgmental, collaborative, and evidence-based. I believe you are the expert of your body, and we will work together to figure out how to fuel your body in the best way for you!
I hold a Master’s in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland. I completed my dietetic internship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, equipping me with the skills to provide comprehensive, personalized care.
Specialty Areas:
- Eating Disorders & Body Image Concerns: My compassionate approach, combining Motivational Interviewing and Intuitive Eating, helps individuals overcome eating disorders and disordered eating. I'll help you foster a healthy relationship with food and your body!
- Kids & Family Nutrition: For parents and children, I make nutrition fun and enjoyable! I encourage an all-foods-fit approach to establish lifelong, sustainable habits for the family. We can even go grocery shopping together to find foods everyone will enjoy! I see patients age 8 and up.
- Meal-Prep: Meal-prep can help you reach your nutrition goals, and I'm here with strategies to make it easier!
- Other Conditions: I support managing conditions like IBS, acid reflux, high cholesterol, and more! I’m also happy to help with general nutrition and wellness goals. We will create a gentle nutrition plan that fits your unique needs.
My Philosophy:
I believe in a balanced, flexible, and sustainable approach to nutrition. No fad diets or food shaming here! Goals are personalized and set collaboratively because your wellness journey is unique. Let's make nourishing your body fun and enjoyable. You won't have to say goodbye to any favorite foods while working with me!
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Board certifications
- Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Registered Dietitian (RD) (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
Education and training
- New York University, Master's in Clinical Nutrition
- University of Maryland (Bachelor's)
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Internship in Dietetics
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1255075867
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Super helpful and really knows how to help depending on your situation. Is super kind and a really great person aswell.
More than 1 year agoTT
I love my sessions with Dena! She has been a great to work with provides very helpful guidance, advice and care.
More than 1 year agoLF
Dena is wonderful in every way! She is so kind, caring, and patient. She is always willing to help and advise.
More than 1 year agoRW
Working with Dena was so amazing! She helped me find balance and understand long-term strategies for healthy eating habits. She was able to tailor plans to my dietary needs and was very empathetic.
More than 1 year agoNK
Working with Dena has changed my life. I have always struggled with my relationship with food, and it's finally getting better with Dena's help. She's incredibly knowledgeable, warm, and action-oriented. It's rare to work with a provider that is both an expert in their field and is genuinely approachable and supportive. She directs me to helpful tools and resources when applicable, & I feel the impact of our work beyond the session. She sends a follow-up after each visit with my goals for the week, which helps me stay on track. I'm finally feeling like a healthy relationship with food could be possible for me, and that's all because of my work with Dena. I am so grateful!
More than 1 year agoSM
Dena was absolutely wonderful to talk to! She was informative, nurturing, and addressed all my nutritional concerns post-surgery. I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for realistic dietitian advice. The knowledge she shared will guide my decisions for the rest of my life - quite the impact! 5 stars
More than 1 year agoGG
Dena is a very professional and skilled dietitian! I saw Dena for an eating disorder and she has helped me recover through logging my meals and now intuitive eating. I would definitely recommend seeing Dena for any health or eating concerns!
More than 1 year agoFH
Dena is truly a wonderful dietitian. I worked with Dena in treatment for my eating disorder. Since working with Dena, I have achieved major milestones including but not limited to, trying almost all of my fear foods, avoiding sports injuries and eating regular meals and snacks consistently. Dena initially focuses on logging food through recovery record using the MyPlate model and eventually transitions patients to intuitive eating. Dena's caring, supportive and understanding nature helped reduce my anxiety associated with food and overall significantly improved my life.
More than 1 year agoFH
I had the privilege of working with Dietitian Dena Don; her compassion, professionalism, and dedication are truly remarkable. With expertise and care, she helped my daughter create a tailored nutritional plan to overcome her eating challenges and guided us as parents in supporting her. Dena's personalized approach and unwavering support empowered my daughter to make significant progress on her journey to recovery. I'm immensely grateful for Dena's guidance and highly recommend her services to anyone seeking compassionate and adequate nutritional support.
More than 1 year agoAO
Dena is amazing! She is very positive and sweet, and I have been doing so much better after I started to see her. She lets you talk about what's going on and helps work with you on any issues. She is extremely knowledgeable and understanding! She also has helped give me a sense of accountability with eating properly. I now am recognizing my hunger cues and incorporating foods in my day that I enjoy. She makes talking about nutrition fun. I would highly recommend her as a great dietician! She is always there to answer your questions as well as support you when you meet your goals or need more help.
More than 1 year agoSF
Dena's personalized guidance, including meal plans, has made a significant difference in managing my digestive health. Highly recommended!
More than 1 year agoSH
Dena was great to work with! She was always very professional but also very warm and caring. You can tell that she genuinely wants to help her patients succeed and she uses a lot of different methods and activities to help them do so. Our sessions were always very engaging and she definitely helped improve my relationship with food!
More than 1 year agoAS
Dena is beyond of a simple mentor. She does it with passion and enthusiasm. The smile is priceless. That is what drives the client to keep motivated to have a session in an effort to eat healthy and maintain an ideal diet
More than 1 year agoBT
My first visit was great! The nutritionist explained everything to me and we talked about our goals for me! She helped me understand certain eating habits that would help me and I have been implementing them a lot. She's helped me so much she's an amazing nutritionist.
More than 1 year agoLD
I thought Dena was extremely nice and a consummate professional. She was able to explain things to me in a clear and concise way and was able to get me excited about nutrition in a way that I have never been before. 10/10 would recommend to anyone who is looking to better themselves
through nutrition
More than 1 year agoJL
Clinician was very knowledgable & able to relate well to pediatric patient. Review of available foods on diet was varied & vast. Clinician is very personable & relatable
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What practice does Dena Don work with?
Dena Don works with The Artsy Palate LLC.
Which board certifications does Dena Don have?
Dena Don is certified by Commission on Dietetic Registration, Registered Dietitian (RD) (Commission on Dietetic Registration), and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) (Commission on Dietetic Registration).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dena Don?
Dena Don frequently sees patients for Eating Disorder, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, New Patient Visit, Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dena Don on their profile.
How do patients rate Dena Don in reviews?
23 patients have reviewed Dena Don. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.