Diana Cirstea, MD

Diana Cirstea, MD

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4.94717 average rating from 159 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA
  • Danvers, MA

I grew up and received my medical degree in the Republic of Moldova. My passion for multiple myeloma ignited when I joined Noopur Raje’s translational research lab. My work focused on novel anti-myeloma therapeutics including CDK inhibitors and agents targeting PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway both alone and in combination with conventional therapies. Next, during my three-year Hematology/Oncology Fellowship at Boston Medical Center I had the privilege to care for patients originating from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds, presenting with advanced malignancies, rare and often severe hematological conditions. There I developed an interest in stem cell transplant that led to my first job as a BMT hospitalist at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, focusing on the inpatient care of patients receiving stem cell transplant and other forms of cell therapy including CAR-T. In August 2022 I joined the Mass General Cancer Center Multiple Myeloma Program, where I will be caring for patients with plasma cell disorders and conducting research, with a particular interest in cellular immunotherapy in myeloma.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Boston Medical Center (BMC), Hematology and Oncology, 2019
  • Residency: Mount Auburn Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2016
  • Medical Education: State University of Medicine and Pharmacy Nicolae Testemitanu, General Medicine, 2000

Board Certifications

  • Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Languages Spoken

  • Russian
  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.94717 average rating from 159 reviews

  • She is very knowledgeable in the field, so It gives one confidence in her. She speaks in a gentle voice which calm any anxiety one has about the results.

    2026-07-06

  • I was very satisfied with our visit and the information conveyed to me.

    2026-07-05

  • The experience at Mass General was excellent. All the people involved were helpful

    2026-06-30

  • Dr. Cirstea is very knowledgeable about my cancer and always takes time to answer my questions and address my concerns.

    2026-06-30

  • Everything was excellent.

    2026-06-24

  • Someone highly recommended Dr. Diana Cirstea, I Absolutely loved the time, the Support, Dr. Cirstea's Knowledge regarding my case. Dr. Cirstea put me at ease because I was far from being at ease before our conversation, I hadn't slept in weeks. That night of the [redacted], I slept Incredibly well! [redacted] I hope You realize how Lucky Mass General is having such a Incredible Oncologist as Dr. Diane Cirstea! [redacted]

    2026-06-24

  • Dr. Diana Cirstea. At the Cancer Center! I have MM. Dr. C is an expert in MM. She had reviewed my history from Florida and was able to treat me in a short visit. MM is Multiple Myeloma.

    2026-06-22

  • She explained her concerns to us in an easy to understand manner frequently asking if we had any questions. Felt very comfortable with her as our provider.

    2026-06-20

  • Dr. Cirstea if veru knowledgeable and very compassionate. The visit was very informative and helpful. Based on the one visit I would say it was a very good experience.

    2026-06-14

  • I was very impressed by the kindness and compassion that I received in the oncology department. [redacted] Dr. Cirstea, was very thoughtful and very good at explaining in detail what might be going on with my health and talked about the options and communication with Northampton and Cooley Dickinson where I live in that area. So bottom line, I was very pleased with my encounter [redacted]. Thank you.

    2026-06-05

  • It was a privilege to have her as my doctor. She is brilliant and insightful. She made me feel safe and hopeful with my diagnosis.

    2026-06-02

  • My visit was primarily for follow up on protein in the blood. Had my blood test and followed with the doctor. She explained thr blood test results and will follow up again in 1 yr. I am not a cancer patient. All staff and the doctor were respectful and friendly.

    2026-06-03

  • Always had pleasant experience at MGH

    2026-05-27

  • Dr Cirstea is always informative and helpful in helping me understand my disease. A very kind person.

    2026-05-27

  • The doctor listens and advice on what patients need.

    2026-05-28

  • Dr Cirstea is extremely thorough and explained tests in detail. She was easy to talk to and understood my concerns. I was impressed that she went back several years to study my medical records.

    2026-05-25

  • She was very helpful, clear, listened, compassionate, understanding. I couldn't ask for a better visit. Very pleased.

    2026-05-20

  • She's wonderful

    2026-05-11

  • Dr. Cirstea was wonderful. She was exremely knowledgeable about my health issues and answered all my questions and concerns regarding my upcoming treatment plan. She's a keeper and I look forward to having her oversee my treatments.

    2026-05-10

  • Yeah, I just want to say that the doctor was, she was extremely knowledgeable and had researched my history and was kind of skeptical about why I was there at that moment. And so we discussed all that and she concluded that I was going to get a kind of a full CAT scan to kind of sense where things are going and I was very pleased with all of that. So she did a great job and I think we collaborated really to come up with the next steps, which I thought was great.

    2026-05-11

  • Excellent

    2026-05-06

  • Caring thoughtful attention

    2026-05-02

  • So, my experience thus far with Dr. Cirstea has been fantastic. She's been very accommodating, coming in on her days off to see me, rearranging her schedules to fit me in. She's been very attentive to my needs, my questions, my concerns. I've felt instantly, you know, put at ease by her manner and the way in which she communicates information to me. So, brava.

    2026-05-01

  • My appointment was for a second opinion.Dr.Cirstea listened to me tell my of my experiences then explained my health condition and made several recommendations. She spent an hour with me and was a clear, kind and frank. She had studied my medical history before the appointment and the most wonderful part was she spoke to me directly and rarely looked at the computer. That was a true gift! Thank you Dr Cirstea.

    2026-04-28

  • Excellent

    2026-04-25

  • She was outstanding. All doctors should take lessons from her.

    2026-04-18

  • Dr. Cirstea is informative. She's knowledgeable. She has empathy. She is decisive. I cannot say enough about this doctor. She's just phenomenal. Thank you, Mass General, for hiring her. She is an exceptional, high quality, I'm at lost the words, doctor. I would not or could not have asked for a better person.

    2026-04-17

  • Dr. Cirstea is my doctor, teacher and mentor. Kind, compassionate and a very good listener. Hopefully, Dr. Cirstea and I will be committed partners in my health journey for many years to come.

    2026-04-19

  • She's an excellent provider.

    2026-04-17

  • Appreciate the attention to detail in assessing my status.

    2026-04-16

  • great place

    2026-04-15

  • Always professional I feel very comfortable with provider

    2026-04-13

  • Provider: I have been seeing Dr Cirstea x 3.5 yrs. She is my angel! Diana is the most respectful, kind, patient focused provider I have ever had!!! The care also always extends to my husband!! [redacted] I am grateful to have two of the best caring for me!!

    2026-04-07

  • I am completely satisfied with her performance and service.

    2026-04-04

  • Dr. Cirstea demonstrates patience and genuine care for my health status. She is easy to talk to and is prepared for our appointment by reviewing my records before we meet.

    2026-03-31

  • Dr. Cirstea is very knowledgeable and she's an excellent physician.

    2026-03-30

  • Dr. Cirstea was warm and professional. She was exceptionally good at explaining medical information to me. She spoke in a slow and precise manner that allowed me to process everything she was saying. I wish everyone was as clear a communicator as she is! I can't speak highly enough of how she gave me the time to process and respond, truly listened to me, didn't speak a mile a minute, and used language I could understand. I feel lucky to have her as my doctor.

    2026-03-23

  • I've experienced excellent care both physically and emotionally .

    2026-03-19

  • This was my first time meeting with Dr Cirstea. I found her to be very personable , attentive and knowledgeable . I'm pleased she will be my Doctor and using her expertise to sort out my diagnosis. Thank you very much Dr Cirstea

    2026-03-21

  • My experience was how the provider greeted me with a cheerful smile, I was comfortable. The provider is always this way , so there are no complaints or questions unanswered. I can always communicate with her if needed for any concerns.

    2026-03-24

  • Very happy with my care.

    2026-03-14

  • Dr. Cirstea is an outstanding oncologist. She is very knowledgeable and she explains everything clearly.

    2026-02-04

  • Dr. Cirstea is, of course, an excellent doctor. That goes without saying. But what I appreciate most is her willingness to explain, in detail, as much as she estimates the patient is able to understand. She does not assume anything. I really appreciate that.

    2026-02-04

  • Highly professional Caring

    2026-02-04

  • Very impressed with the amount of time that the doctor spent with us considering it was during a snowstorm.

    2026-02-03

  • I liked that she was patient and explained my medical problems clearly and in different ways so I could understand them

    2026-01-28

  • All set

    2026-01-26

  • Dr Cirstea is an excellent doctor!

    2026-01-14

  • Everything went well as usual!!

    2026-01-12

  • Always positive. The doctor is taking really good care of me and helping me heal and move forward.

    2025-12-22

  • The doctor provided excellent information for greater than expected in the results. That were very good. She is excellent doctor. I recommend her to anybody.

    2025-12-20

  • She is very kind and seems to be genuinely concerned that you understand all that she is talking about

    2025-12-18

  • She was excellent knowledge about what was going on with me and what to do for the future gave a good plan was very nice in talking to me. Didn't rush showed me results on the computer that we went over. Overall experience with her was absolutely the best.

    2025-12-17

  • Dr. Cirstea is awesome. She explains complex issues in a way that is understandable and actionable. The whole team at the Danvers location do a great job and make patients feel very important and welcomed!!!

    2025-11-23

  • I have full confidence I am receiving the best possible care and guidance from MGH. My Dr Cirstea is one of the best and Im fortunate to have her as my Oncology physician

    2025-11-24

  • Dr. Cirstea is wonderful, very knowledgeable, very kind, and very professional. Thank you.

    2025-11-20

  • Dr Diana is most certainly compassionate, knowledgeable, a good listener, and this time saw the need due to questionable blood work to reach out to my neurologist, Dr [redacted]

    2025-11-19

  • Everything was excellent.

    2025-11-13

  • Good ??

    2025-11-12

  • Dr Cirstea is amazing. She is so bright and personable. She explains things clearly and gives enough time to answer my questions. I feel fortunate to have her for my specialist and lucky to have my care at the MAss General Cancer Center.

    2025-11-12

  • Excellence in every way

    2025-11-09

  • She spent a lot of time talking to me and my wife. At the end of the visit we were both confident that I would be receiving the best care possible.

    2025-11-06

  • All is good

    2025-11-03

  • She is so friendly

    2025-11-01

  • I had the best experience with my doctor. She sat with me and she explained everything to me and she broke it down in terms that I would really understand, even though it was difficult. She broke it down in terms that I definitely understood what she was mentioning to me and I totally appreciate her.

    2025-10-31

  • I have nothing to complain about

    2025-10-29

  • Dr. Cirstea is always attentive, caring and compassionate. Her "bedside manner" always eases my anxiety brought on by my health condition that she is following. I feel that I am in very capable hands with Dr. Cirstea.

    2025-10-22

  • She is extremely professional, listens intently and makes us (My wife always comes with me) feel like family. We love her dearly.

    2025-10-20

  • Excellent

    2025-10-09

  • Everyone and everything was great

    2025-09-20

  • She is an excellent and kind physician

    2025-09-24

  • Dr. Cirstea listened and addressed all my concerns. She is a very kind and caring doctor.

    2025-09-15

  • They should continue the good work

    2025-09-11

  • good

    2025-09-10

  • Physician was outstanding Explained all facets of my Health issues.... Extremely Kind and knowledgeable... The encounter left a lasting impression.... I cannot recommend Dr Cirstea highly Enough.... I feel so fortunate To be in her care!!!

    2025-09-10

  • I am so fortunate to have such a brilliant compassionate provider like Dr Cirstea who always has my best interest at heart!! She has provided me with not only the best cutting edge medical care but has also always uplifted me and my husband emotionally along this difficult journey.

    2025-08-29

  • A very well professional team,very satisfied.

    2025-08-25

  • She has been my doctor for several years and I appreciate her knowledge and support. I think she is great.

    2025-08-24

Accepted Insurance

  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • Wellpoint
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid RI
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Beech Street
  • WellSense
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Cigna
  • MassHealth
  • Fallon Health
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • Medicaid CT
  • Humana
  • TriCare
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Maine Community Health Options
  • Coventry
  • Senior Whole Health
  • United Health Care