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Xelenia Depena

Xelenia Depena, MD, FAAFP

Family Medicine

Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
Need help scheduling? Call (201) 387-7055

Highlights

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Gender

Female

About

VMG Provider

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Bio

What are some of the specific conditions you treat?

I treat a wide range or acute and chronic conditions across all ages, including common illnesses such as ear infections, urinary tract infections, rashes, respiratory infections, as well as chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension to name a few. I also provide comprehensive women's health services, including Pap smears and non-insertive family planning options, and focus strongly on preventive care and whole-person wellness.

What techniques or procedures do you use in your practice?

Laceration repair, suture/staple removal, Pap smear, knee injection, shoulder dislocation reduction. 

Describe some of your professional highlights. 

  • Serve as a lecturer for the Valley Community Health Department
  • Preceptor and mentor to rising healthcare professionals and students
  • Recognized by peers as a Bergen County Top Doctor in 2026
  • Awarded Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP) in 2025
  • Former Site Medical Director of the Primary & Walk-in Care Center in Dumont from 2022-2024

What would you like patients to know about your approach to care?

My approach to patient care is compassionate, collaborative, and rooted in active listening. I take the time to truly hear my patients' concerns, understand their health goals, and partner with patients to create personalized care plans focused on prevention, lifestyle medicine, and whole-person wellness.

What inspired you to become a doctor?

I was inspired to become a doctor by a genuine love for helping people get healthy and live better lives. I have always been passionate about serving others, teaching, and empoweing patients through education, and I see medicine as a calling rooted in compassion and service. 

 

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Locations

  1. VMG Primary and Walk-In Care - Dumont

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: St Mary And Elizabeth Medical Center, Family Practice, 2018
  • Doctor of Medicine: Universidad Iberoamericana, Medical Doctor, 2015

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

412 ratings, 76 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2026

    Will continue to use valley medical and Dr Depena

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Love Dr depena

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    She is a great doctor!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    Love my physician. Very pleasant and helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2026

    Dr. Depena is by far one of the best doctors I've had for speaking to the patient with the utmost care and response to who she is talking to. Any questions I ask are handled emphatically and with clearness that I can understand. To even say call me anytime and I will get back to you-says much in feeling at ease. Every health care professional can learn from her humanistic manner. She cares.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Dr DePena is awesome. Very professional intelligent and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Dr. Depena is the absolute best! She takes such good care of our entire family! We love her and are so grateful for her expertise given with kindness and compassion!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Seamless

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    My Dr and staff are very pleasant and knowledgeable of their work. Yes I would recommend them.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    Provider calls me important test results and advice what to do and see her in few days.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    Dr. Depena is short and to the point, but an amazing doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/28/2025

    Dr. Depena is my third PCP, and I am very happy with her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Dr Depena is wonderful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Dr Depena was professional and caring. Very down to earth.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Caregiver was very thorough, kind, and informative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/13/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Good

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    Very concern and caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    I would want to see her again.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    Dr Depena was extremely caring and attentive to my problem visit. I felt like she really listened to me and cared about the issue I was having.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    I have zero complaints or any bad experiences with Dr. DePena. I love her!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    Both the physician and the pa were very professional and friendly. They both made me feel at ease and made the visit as pleasant as possible.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    Took time to listen all of health issues and concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Excellent Dr. Depena I will wait to see her I don't mind. she's worth the wait very caring and helped me with my condition at this difficult time and schedule all the necessary test to find what was happening to me with my neurological problems

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Sipmple very excellent service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    I feel very comfortable discussing any issue?

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    [...] Very nice doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    Dr Depena is outstanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/21/2025

    Dr. Depena is wonderful! I'm so fortunate to have her as my primary care provider!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    Great doctor. [...]

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/30/2025

    I've been seeing Dr. Depena for Diabetes control for a few years now. She is one of, if not the best, doctor I've had in my life - caring, informed, professional, knowledgeable, engaged. She's helped me thru this difficult period in the best way possible. A gem!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Dr Depena is OUTSTANDING!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    I have complete trust in Dr. Depena. I would recommend her to all my family and friends.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Great care! Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Dr Depena explained very well the result of my blood works and advised me to continue my medication and lab work

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    My experience was most helpful and the DR was informative regarding my condition and explained what plan should follow.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    Perfect

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    I love the provider. [...]

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    Very good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    All were helpful in answering my questions .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/27/2025

    Dr Depena is very compassionate and knowledgeable physician. She really takes the time to help me take care of myself and my family needs. She really loves her job. She is an asset to the practice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/26/2025

    Dr. Depena is an excellent provider. She listens to all of your concerns and makes sure to properly address them with thorough explanations. She is very knowledgeable and compassionate in her care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    My pcp took the time to see me even though I was an add on sick visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    Dr. Depena is an excellent doctor

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    I really, really like Dr Depena. She listens and she does not rush through the visit. She answers questions I ask, she is very knowledgeable, up to date on medical and information. She always talks about next steps in my care. That I appreciate very much.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/29/2025

    Dr. Depena Is one of the best provider in Dumont .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Dr. Depena is very professional, helpful, and I feel comfortable with her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Well explained at the level of my understanding recommend and gave opinions to health care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Good

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    The Dr was very nice and polite. [...]

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Great experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Excellent Doctor!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    My experience with my treatment was top notch .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    Doctor Depena is such a good doctor. So happy to have her as my PCP. She listens, she explains in great detail and she really cares about her patients. She has a wonderful bedside manner!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    Dr Xelenia DePena is the best doctor I ever encountered in my whole life! Very dedicated caring, passionate and very knowledgeable about anything medically and physically. Thank you so much!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/17/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/17/2025

    Live Dr. DePena

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    Dr. Depena is very professional & knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Dr. Depena is wonderful. She listens to your concerns and I never feel rushed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/10/2025

    Very good experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Dr. Depena is an excellent Physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/5/2025

    Always professional and friendly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    Dr. Depena is the best. Truly listens and makes you feel comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    Overall a very good experience with the Doc

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    Dr. Depena is excellent,caring,profesional,knowledgeable I wish all the medical providers were like her

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    Dr. Depena has always been friendly, courteous and respectful with me. She answered my questions and put me at ease.