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Douglas A. Portelance, MD

Patient Ratings

4.9 / 5 (Based on 299 Ratings)

Specialties:

Primary Care and Internal Medicine

Call 425-899-6700

Telemedicine Visits Available

Dr. Douglas Portelance provides care for adults age 18+.

Conditions Treated

gout, osteoarthritis, abdominal pain, allergies, anxiety, atherosclerosis, colds, conjunctivitis, constipation, cough, depression, diarrhea, ear infections, earaches, eczema, family planning, fatigue/malaise, fever, fibromyalgia, flu, GERD, hair loss, headaches, health maintenance, heart burn, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, incontinence, laryngitis, men's care, migraines, minor injury, myositis, nasal congestion, nausea, pink eye, pneumonia, pre-diabetes, rashes, shingles, sinus infections, skin irritation, smoking cessation, sore throat, sprains, stomach aches, stomach flu, strains, tobacco use, tonsillitis, upper respiratory infection, vertigo, vomiting, women's care, wounds, abdominal discomfort, yeast infection, urinary tract infection, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), internal medicine, and primary care

Procedures Performed

annual wellness visit, blood test, breast exam, diabetes screening, flu shot, flu test, hearing test, high cholesterol screening, hypertension screening, mono test, pap smear, pregnancy test, strep test, tuberculosis test, urine test, vaccinations, x-rays, annual physical, annual gynecology exam, and adult preventive care

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Gender:

Male

Languages:

English

Interpretation Services Available

Honors, Awards, etc.

2025 Seattle Magazine "Top Docs"

Board Certification

Board Certified in Internal Medicine

Experience

Dr. Douglas Portelance enjoys sharing the benefits of his 20+ years of experience with patients and providing them with information and care to allow them to make informed decisions about achieving their best health possible.

Clinical Expertise

General internal medicine and primary care for ages 15+

Philosophy of Care

I am an ally to our LGBTQ+ community and provide a safe space for all of my patients to discuss their unique health care needs.

Experience

Year began practicing: 1992

Medical School

University of Washington School of Medicine | Seattle, WA

Residency

Veteran's Administration Medical Center | Boston, MA

Personal Information

I'm a Northwest native, born in Washington and raised in Victoria, BC. I returned to Seattle for medical school. My  hobbies include swimming and gardening.

Community Involvement

I'm involved in Special Olympics swimming.

Reviews

5.0
November 06, 2025
Dr. Portelance is very professional, personable and attentive. He never acts like he is rushed or disinterested in my care.
5.0
October 17, 2025
Dr Portelance has been an excellent doc to me
5.0
August 28, 2025
Dr. Portelance is an excellent listener and brilliant thinker when it comes to options.
5.0
August 05, 2025
Dr. Portelance is an excellent primary care physician. Very knowledgeable and helpful.
5.0
July 30, 2025
Dr Portelance is an outstanding internist with a wonderful bedside manner, clinically thorough and professional. Explains things well and has shared decision making. Excellent physician
5.0
July 23, 2025
Doctors have been great
4.14
July 23, 2025
He is a very kind dr
5.0
July 21, 2025
Excellent physician.
5.0
July 04, 2025
Over the years I have trusted the care from my provider and have not been disappointed.
5.0
June 26, 2025
Dr. Portelance has always been direct and nice.
5.0
June 01, 2025
Excellent thorough exam evaluation and discussion
5.0
May 14, 2025
Dr Portelance is the best doctor I have ever had
5.0
April 12, 2025
Outstanding physician
5.0
April 10, 2025
Very good experience
5.0
April 03, 2025
Bravo, Dr. Portelance
5.0
March 21, 2025
Excellent primary care doctor. Very personable, professional, friendly and caring.
5.0
February 16, 2025
Very understanding and helpful Dr Portelance is a most excellent provider
5.0
January 30, 2025
The doctor was very helpful even though he's not my primary doctor
5.0
January 02, 2025
I trust Dr. Portelance, I am always grateful for his time and he is always very thorough in explaining things.
5.0
December 31, 2024
Dr Portelance personifies a great doctor.
5.0
December 13, 2024
Dr Douglas Portelance always is courteous listens to my questions and gives me a understandable answer
5.0
December 12, 2024
Dr. Portelance's insight, experience and care Is outstanding. I'm a physician who Is grateful that he agreed to be my physician.
5.0
November 27, 2024
He is the best Doctor for the last 35 years
5.0
November 25, 2024
Dr. Portelance is one of the best, most caring Doctor that I have had the good fortune to have found.
5.0
November 06, 2024
Good all around experience.
2.49
October 18, 2024
He doesn't really hear me. Seems like he just goes through the motions
4.94
October 15, 2024
I was lucky enough to get a same day e-visit with a different IM doctor, as my PCP was completely booked. I'm happy with Dr. Portelance's care and recommendations.
5.0
September 15, 2024
Dr. Portelance provides thorough and informative care.
5.0
September 09, 2024
Very helpful to resolve problems
4.94
September 05, 2024
I'm very pleased with Dr. Portelance and the care he provides. He is very knowledgeable and sincere in his care.
5.0
September 05, 2024
Provider had skill and compassion and thoughtful perspective on my clinical questions and next steps about my care
5.0
July 28, 2024
Dr. Portelance is stellar
5.0
June 19, 2024
I've brought my entire family over because of how much I trust and respect. I always have no issues with being open and honest with my Dr as he has been there for me.