About
Ailene Medalla, MD brings both strong clinical credentials and a personal connection to Defiant Direct Primary Care. She served as Chief Resident at the VCU Riverside-Brentwood Family Medicine Program, where she trained alongside the practice's co-founders, Drs. Jake and Christina Mutch. Dr. Medalla earned her medical degree at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and holds board certification in Family Medicine through the American Academy of Family Physicians.
She focuses on chronic disease management, preventive care, and lifestyle medicine. Her approach keeps care high-touch and patient-centered. She values building real relationships with the people she treats and staying actively connected to the community. Dr. Medalla is currently accepting new patients at Defiant Direct Primary Care.
Education & Training
Medical School
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine (VCU-SOM)
Residency
Family Medicine (Chief Resident), VCU Riverside-Brentwood Family Medicine Program
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Medalla right for?
Dr. Ailene Medalla is a great fit for adults seeking a thorough, relationship-centered primary care physician. Patients managing chronic conditions who want a doctor who takes time to listen will find her approach particularly well-matched to their needs. She is also well-suited for those new to the practice, as she currently accepts new members. Her passion for lifestyle medicine makes her a strong partner for patients ready to take an active role in their health.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Dr. Ailene Medalla is actively accepting new patients at Defiant Direct Primary Care. Prospective members can book a free consultation or sign up directly through the practice.
Dr. Ailene Medalla earned her medical degree at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the VCU Riverside-Brentwood Family Medicine Program, where she served as Chief Resident.
Yes. Dr. Ailene Medalla holds board certification in Family Medicine through the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
Dr. Medalla focuses on family medicine, preventive care, chronic disease management, and lifestyle medicine. She takes a whole-person approach to primary care, addressing the factors that shape long-term health and wellbeing.
Dr. Medalla prioritizes unhurried, high-touch care. She takes time to hear each patient's full story and builds care plans around lifestyle and prevention. Her goal is to give every patient the kind of thorough, attentive medicine that makes a genuine difference over time.
Yes. Dr. Ailene Medalla served as Chief Resident at the VCU Riverside-Brentwood Family Medicine Program while Drs. Jake and Christina Mutch completed their residency training there. That shared history is part of what brought her to Defiant Direct Primary Care.
Dr. Medalla sees patients across a broad age range as a family medicine physician. Defiant Direct Primary Care accepts members from age 11 through older adulthood, and Dr. Medalla works with patients throughout that spectrum.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026