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Malina O Neville, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Female
Where I practice
- Emergency service
- Urgent care services
- After-hours services
- Pharmacy services
- No emergency services
- No urgent care services
- No after-hours services
- No pharmacy services
About me
I was born in socialist Romania, where I spent my summers in my grandmother's tiny village, surrounded by vineyards, without paved roads or running water. I decided to pursue medicine after observing my mother's practice in her ENT (ear, nose, throat) office, and after high school entered one of Romania's top medical universities. I completed four of the required six years of medical school before moving to Portland in 1991. This lovely city was a great fit for me so I never left. I worked first as a medical interpreter, then completed my college degree at Portland State University. I decided to continue my medical training at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), followed by a residency at Providence Portland Medical Center. I joined Northwest Permanente in 2004. I have three children, all born at Kaiser Permanente, whose ages differ by as much as 13 years, and whose very different interests and personalities always keep me busy.
About my practice
As a hospitalist, I care for patients from the moment they are admitted in the emergency room until they are discharged. As a consultant, I see surgical or psychiatric patients. My focus is on timely and accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and patient comfort. I see patients at very vulnerable times in their lives, when they are distressed, suffering, and have many questions. I appreciate the opportunity to explain the disease process, to educate about possible lifestyle changes, and to reassure and comfort. I enjoy the higher complexity and acuity of the cases compared with a clinic setting and the opportunity to work together with our Emergency Room (ER) physicians as well as sub-specialists in providing integrated care. I also work closely with the rest of our multidisciplinary team (nurse, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, dietitian, wound care nurse, and diabetic educator) to ensure all of a patient's needs are met. Together with my nurse care coordinator, I connect and communicate with the family in order to ensure all questions are answered and that a safe discharge plan has been crafted, whether at home or in a nursing facility. I feel extremely proud to be part of the Northwest Permanente Hospitalist Department, a superb and dedicated group of clinicians who constantly strive to deliver the best, evidence-based care to our hospitalized patients.
How I thrive
Between working nearly full time and being a single mother, I find it's sometimes difficult to find personal time. However, I am acutely aware that I need to carve time for myself if I am to succeed in these important roles. Three times a week I make time for my favorite activities: yoga, Argentine tango dancing, and opera (when in season). I've always enjoyed a variety of pursuits, and I leap at the chance to learn new things, even at the risk of making only slow progress. Over the years I've tried out pastimes as varied as glass fusing, African drumming, and rock climbing. Currently, I am enjoying tree-climbing, trying to learn Hawaiian, and riding my scooter as much as the weather allows.
My office
Referral requirements
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Medical Groups, Plans, and Networks
Northwest Permanente Physicians and Surgeons, PC
- Added Choice (Washington Employer)
- Added Choice + Dental Choice (Washington Employer)
- Classic
- Classic + Dental Choice
- Classic Complete
- Medicaid
- Oregon Added Choice (Oregon Employer)
- Oregon PPO Plus (Oregon Employer)
- PPO Plus (Washington Employer)
- PPO Plus + Dental Choice (Washington Employer)
- Senior Advantage
Contact information
- Information
- 360-414-2000
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
Oregon Health & Science UniversityBoard certification
Hospital Medicine
AB Internal MedicineTo verify board certification for an individual practitioner, please visit the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Medical Association, or the American Osteopathic Association websites.
Medical training
Providence Portland Medical CenterJoined Permanente Medical Group
2004Provider ID
0101SLicense information
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Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
Kaiser Permanente providers complete accredited cultural competency training.My hospitals
I have admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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