PLEASE NOTE: This is a Direct Primary Care practice. Portola Direct Primary Care is a membership-based primary care practice for adults seeking a long-term relationship with their physician, personalized attention, and more time to focus on their health. Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a membership model in which patients pay a monthly fee directly to the practice for included primary care services, rather than paying for individual visits through insurance. The membership is $100/month, with a one-time $100 enrollment fee. Before booking: If you are looking for a primary care physician who will get to know you over time and provide ongoing, comprehensive care, I encourage you to learn more about the practice model on our website or contact the office. A meet-and-greet is also available if you would like to make sure the practice is a good fit before establishing care. By booking, you understand that this practice operates under a DPC membership model. About Dr. Jennifer Lee Dong I am a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with more than a decade of experience caring for adults in primary care. Before moving to Irvine and establishing my practice, I served on the faculty of NYU Grossman School of Medicine in New York, where I taught and cared for patients in a large academic medical center. My approach to primary care is grounded in evidence-based medicine, prevention, healthy lifestyle, and a strong doctor-patient relationship. I believe good primary care starts with listening — understanding not only a patient's medical history and current concerns, but also their goals, priorities, lifestyle, and challenges. I care for adults across a broad range of primary care needs, including preventive care, annual physicals, women's health, perimenopause and menopause care, weight management, and chronic disease management. I have extensive experience caring for patients with conditions including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, heart failure, kidney disease, thyroid disorders, hepatitis, asthma, obesity, arthritis, allergies, and more. When appropriate, I incorporate lifestyle counseling around nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress, mental health, and other health behaviors alongside medications and other evidence-based treatments. My goal is not simply to treat an individual diagnosis, but to help patients understand their health and make informed decisions about their care. I also have experience using point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) as an additional diagnostic tool when clinically appropriate. One of the things I value most about Direct Primary Care is having the time and accessibility to care for patients as people—not just as a diagnosis or a brief appointment. Longer visits, continuity of care, and direct communication make it easier to review concerns in context, discuss test results, adjust treatment plans, and work together on long-term health goals. Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with my family and staying active through ice skating, dance, and music. *** Additional appointment times may be available by request. Please contact the office if you do not see a time that works for you. ***

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

5.00

Wait time

4.89

Bedside manner

5.00

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Dr Dong is a highly patient, empathetic, investigative and intelligent doctor. We're lucky to meet her

May 29, 2026Willy I.Verified patient

Great experience she spent ample time with me and truly considered everything. Great visit

December 1, 2025Haley R.Verified patient

I recommend Dr. Dong to anyone seeking direct primary care with a comprehensive, respectful, and holistic approach. Dr. Dong has been a listening ear and has helped provide referrals for support outside of her scope of work while respecting different approaches to treatment based on my health history and preferences as a patient with a complex chronic illness case. She has also been incredibly generous and understanding in managing unprecedented circumstances affecting my ability to receive care.

ZCVerified patient

Dr. Jennifer Dong is amazing! She truly listens to concerns, explains everything clearly, and makes you feel so comfortable. Highly recommend for her empathy and experience! Thank you, Dr. Jennifer Dong.

January 7, 2026Jiri K.Verified patient

My experience with Dr. Dong has been amazing and very helpful! She is great at providing informed care and makes sure to be thorough with her approaches. I felt listened to when discussing with her, and the overall visit was productive and great.

ALVerified patient

Dr. Jennifer Dong is extremely professional and patient. She is very responsive and a wonderful listener who truly cares about her patients. She can speak Chinese. With her help, my condition improved quickly. She’s genuinely the best doctor I’ve ever seen—highly recommend.

December 23, 2025Junwei Y.Verified patient

On the advice of a physician friend, I sought out Dr. Dong last month to help me understand and begin to address some confusing and anxiety-provoking health issues. I had been feeling lost about how to approach them, and so had been letting them linger unaddressed. I have had two office visits, a phone consultation, and multiple text interactions with Dr. Dong (the practice’s texting app is great). The phone consultation was on the day after Thanksgiving, which I genuinely appreciated. Dr. Dong is very knowledgeable, caring, and easy to talk to. Everything has been unhurried. With Dr. Dong’s help, I have been able to create a care plan and navigate specialist appointments as an informed patient, capable of asking the correct questions and requesting the correct testing and procedures. It has been like having a knowledgeable guide on my shoulder—someone who is entirely in my corner. Highly recommended.????????????????

JEVerified patient

I just had my first visit with Dr. Jennifer Dong at Portola direct primary care. The whole experience was wonderful. I was greeted warmly by Dr. Dong when I walked in the door. The office space feels very comfortable and safe. Dr. Dong put me at ease with her authentic and caring approach. I am a physician myself and have been looking for a doctor like her for a long time. I highly recommend Dr. Dong and Portola direct primary care if you are looking for her a healthcare experience where you will truly be cared for.

ESVerified patient

I had an excellent experience with Dr. Dong. From the very beginning, she was incredibly communicative and responsive, even before my appointment. During my visit, she took the time to listen carefully to all of my concerns and performed a very thorough physical and checkup. I never felt rushed or dismissed, she was warm, professional and made sure to explain everything clearly. I can tell that Dr. Dong genuinely cares about her patients and their overall well-being. I left my appointment feeling confident and well cared for. I’m truly grateful to have her as my primary care provider.

November 5, 2025Noreen Marie L.Verified patient

For fifteen years Dr D was my PCP. If it made sense, I would have followed her out west. She is caring, thorough and informed, as well as being a very good listener. I wish her the best, but mostly I envy anyone lucky enough to have her as their medical professional.

CSVerified patient

Dr. Dong, During our visits she would display professionalism. She has an unwavering ability showing true commitment in insuring the best outcome for my care. She was patient answering all of my questions and concern's. Taking time to explain clearly what was going on and what my options . Her exceptional manner in how she connected with me was refreshing. I always knew I was in good hands. I admire her attention to detail that truly is a rare quality. Her caring bedside manner did not go unnoticed ,she always went above and beyond.

JMVerified patient

Dr. Dong treated my mother very well! She always listened to her concerns and provided her the best medical judgement in an empathetic way

JXVerified patient

Amazing experience

MJVerified patient

Dr. Dong has been my GP for more than 10 years and i wouldn’t have had it any other way. She’s highly respected in New York City where I first met her. Dr.Dong has always been caring, resourceful, respectful and kind. She even would check-up on me even if I didn’t have an appointment - that’s the kind of person she is.

NHVerified patient

Dr. Dong is an exceptionally attentive listener. She pays close attention to every detail I share and skillfully gathers the information to determine the most effective treatment and accurate diagnosis. It is essential for me to choose a doctor whom I can trust and openly discuss all my concerns. Dr. Dong has provided me with everything I needed. She is the best doctor I have ever had.

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