Allison Ann Gockley, MD

Allison Ann Gockley, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.968254 average rating from 189 patient reviews

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Newton, MA
  • Boston, MA

Allison Gockley, MD is an attending Gynecologic Oncologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and an instructor at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Gockley evaluates and treats patients with gynecologic cancers providing full spectrum care including surgical, chemotherapy and immunotherapy approaches. She specializes in minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopic and robotic techniques. Dr. Gockley provides care at Mass General in Boston and Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

Dr. Gockley was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and graduated from Washington and Lee University. Dr. Gockley received her medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital integrated program. She then completed her fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She was on faculty at Columbia University prior to joining the faculty at Mass General. Dr. Gockley is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Gockley is a full member of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology and a recipient of the Gynecologic Oncology Group Young Investigator Award. Within the NRG/Gynecologic Oncology Group she serves on the surgical oncology, cervix/vulva and uterine corpus subcommittees.

Dr. Gockley’s research interests include the surgical treatment of gynecologic cancers, gestational trophoblastic neoplasia, advanced endometrial cancer and onco-fertility. She has 2 children, 1 French bulldog and enjoys running, eating pasta and spending time with her friends and family.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Gynecologic Oncology, 2020
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, OB GYN, 2017
  • Internship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Ob/GYN, 2014
  • Medical Education: Penn State College of Medicine, 2013

Board Certifications

  • Gynecologic Oncology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.968254 average rating from 189 reviews

  • I am beyond grateful to have Dr. Gockley as my surgeon. She is not only incredibly knowledgeable but also compassionate, patient, and reassuring. She takes the time to answer every question, explains everything clearly, and truly makes you feel heard and cared for. From our very first meeting, I had complete confidence in her. Her kindness and genuine concern for her patients make an incredibly difficult journey so much easier. I feel very blessed to be in her care.

    2026-07-08

  • This was a very positive experience.

    2026-07-06

  • Dr Gockley is knowledgeable, honest, and compassionate. I have full confidence in her care.

    2026-07-05

  • Dr. Gockley was terrific. She was very patient and explained things in great detail and reassured me and I felt very comfortable in her care.

    2026-06-25

  • I was made to feel very comfortable, very important and respected!!

    2026-06-22

  • Dr. Gockley is a wonderful oncologist. She is knowledgeable, caring, thoughtful, a good listener, explains everything in very clear detail, and is just the loveliest person.

    2026-06-22

  • Dr. Gockley was very kind, very thorough. She explained everything to me. She even gave me a diagram. She gave me my options and I made an informed decision and she took into consideration things that I didn't want and things that I did need. Very thorough, very confident. Made me feel safe and secure and didn't feel like I had anything to worry about.

    2026-06-18

  • Dr. Gockley was very compassionate and knowledgeable. I feel I am in very good hands with her as my doctor and surgeon.

    2026-06-17

  • Both the NP and Doctor Glockley were terrific. Great explanation of my options and she provided a drawing and notes about genetic testing.

    2026-06-15

  • Everyone I dealt with was perfect.

    2026-06-15

  • I love my provider! She is kind, friendly, thorough and professional.

    2026-06-08

  • Dr. Gockley was very patient and I really appreciate her. Thank you.

    2026-06-08

  • Dr. Gockley was compassionate and caring and gave a clear plan of action for follow up using Guidelines from NCCN

    2026-06-06

  • Very kind and thoughtful

    2026-06-04

  • Always courtesy and I never feel rushed. The entire team is great!

    2026-06-04

  • Great visit we sat and talked about my concerns I left there feeling relieved and so glad I had the appointment.

    2026-05-21

  • Dr. Gockley is the best. She just puts you at ease and she is just a remarkable doctor. I love her.

    2026-05-14

  • Dr.Gockley explained everything very well, what the surgery consisted of, the procedure and the after care . She was very informative, articulate and very pleasant.

    2026-05-13

  • This provider is an exceptional caring physician and I am grateful for her care and expertise as well as the comfort that the clinic provides.

    2026-05-13

  • I am so glad that Dr. Gockley is my Dr. She listens and completely understands what you need to talk about. She helped me through a scary situation with such compassion.

    2026-05-12

  • Excellent care . Good rapport.

    2026-05-11

  • Dr. Gockley is amazing....so kind and smart. She explains things very clearly and makes herself available for even the smallest question. I trust her with my medical care completely. I moved to central MA recently and will continue making the trip to see her for my appointments.

    2026-05-06

  • Dr. Gockley is great! She always shows higher level of respect and courtesy. She's kind, caring and compassionate. I'm so grateful to have her as my doctor!

    2026-04-30

  • Satisfactory

    2026-04-29

  • The entire experience was comfortable, easy and very well organized. They went above and beyond to make me and my husband feel comfortable and totally informed. All parts of the appointment were well organized and in one area! Seeing the Dr, the EKG and the Lab were in the same area! All went smoothly!Thank you!

    2026-04-25

  • I'm very fortunate to be a patient of Dr. Gockley's. Not only is she an excellent surgeon, but she is kind compassionate and caring.

    2026-04-15

  • She wonderful!

    2026-04-11

  • Kind, gentle informative

    2026-04-06

  • Dr Gockley is an amazing physician ...extremely kind and compassionate as well as listening patiently to all concerns and questions.

    2026-04-01

  • Very knowledgeable and patient.

    2026-03-28

  • Dr Gockley is amazing and lovely

    2026-03-23

  • Dr.Gockley and her team are terrific - kind, caring, warm, respectful - you couldn't ask for better.

    2026-03-22

  • I thought the care by everybody in this office was amazing and the doctor even knew about little touches such as the family members that I live with. I felt like she explained everything in wonderful detail, including drawing pictures so I would understand what is going on and the surgery that she's going to have to provide. I think she's one of the best doctors that I've ever come in contact with.

    2026-03-19

  • I told her she should be the Chair for the Dept of Medicine for bedside manner and I was glad to hear she teaches it at the med school. I've been a nurse for 35 years and never met a doctor like this - best ever by far!

    2026-03-16

  • Dr Gockley & team were wonderful. So kind respectful and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this team to anyone.

    2026-03-16

  • Dr Glockley is a caring and thorough physician. She called me personally to tell me about biopsy results. I really appreciate her understanding of me as a nervous patient!

    2026-03-16

  • The doctor was extremely concerned that I understood what was going on with my ovaries & uterus & the sincere regard for this procedure.. she was far more positive than I was since my age ([redacted]) of having any surgery was a concern as taking out my ovaries & uterus & & other things was a major issue since they won't know if I have some cancer until exploring these parts

    2026-03-14

  • Dr. Gockley is a 10 plus. She listens, she's caring, she's got a great presence, and I would recommend anybody to her. Thank you.

    2026-03-13

  • Dr. Gockley was wonderful. Couldn't have been nicer. I would recommend her to anyone needing GYN cancer care! It was a comfortable and confident experience.

    2026-03-09

  • Overall very positive- I am a new patient and was very impressed by the level of care and respect. Thank you

    2026-03-07

  • Dr. Gockley was wonderful. I was very nervous and concerned about my appointment, however Dr. Gockley eased my concerns with her care and confidence. She took her time with my appointment and answered all of my questions in a very caring and compassionate manner.

    2026-03-04

  • My Doctor is the best! Dr. Gockley always shows the higher level Of respect and courtesy. She is very professional. She saved my life and continues to help me be healthy and feel happy.

    2026-02-16

  • Caring, compassionate and concerned. Extremely knowledgeable and put me at ease.

    2026-02-11

  • I liked her immediately. She listened to me. She had a lot of information and she spoke it so I could understand. My daughters and I liked her. She seemed very knowledgeable, but she also seemed very kind and caring and made us feel at ease.

    2026-02-02

  • It was the first time meeting with the doctor and she was knowledgeable professional and had my best interests at heart. I trusted the doctor immediately.

    2026-02-02

  • Dr Gockley showed understanding, compassion and a sense of calmness

    2026-01-31

  • Dr. Gockley showed great compassion. She checked not just on my physical health but also my emotional health.

    2026-01-31

  • Dr. Gockley took time to explain and answer my questions in a professional manner.

    2026-01-22

  • I felt like the doctor was very straight forward in her explanation of things. She was exceptionally warm and compassionate in her interaction

    2026-01-21

  • Doctor Gockley is very knowledgeable, informative, and kind. I am grateful for being her patient.

    2026-01-18

  • A very positive experience. Everyone was attentive,kind and respected my schedule. I appreciate their professionalism and attentiveness.

    2026-01-19

  • I was above and beyond thrilled with the care that I had that day. I know that I'm in good hands. The whole entire staff from when I walked in, checked in, A blood, EKG, blood pressure, you name it, everybody was fantastic. I was really impressed.

    2026-01-19

  • First time meeting her and she was impressive. Understanda my concerns and tried to schedule surgery as soon as she could.

    2026-01-14

  • I was extremely pleased.

    2026-01-12

  • Thank you, doctor, for your help.

    2026-01-08

  • Doctor Gockley is a warm, caring, and kind person. She truly values you as a person, and continually reassures you that she will always have your health as a priority. Her calm, understanding nature has helped me through my own diagnosis and surgery.

    2026-01-06

  • Great experience! [redacted]

    2026-01-03

  • Best

    2025-12-24

  • Everyone that I saw in the office was kind, understanding and calming. Everything I needed during this visit.

    2025-12-22

  • Professional and great care.

    2025-12-22

  • She was so kind and caring. Took time and didn't rush through the visit...

    2025-12-22

  • Very warm and professional

    2025-12-22

  • Thank you for reassuring me

    2025-12-12

  • I loved meeting Dr. Gockley and feel like I am in great hands to move forward with my surgery with her. She listened well, I never felt rushed and I feel like she really heard and answered all of my concerns. So incredibly happy so far!

    2025-12-11

  • Great experience with this practice from the transporter to the MD. Dr. G. Is great.

    2025-12-11

  • She was really, really great! Very knowledgeable, professional, kind, and caring! I consider myself lucky to be under her care.

    2025-12-09

  • Dr. Gockley is a godsend. She is thorough and always knows what is going on with my health. She illicits my concerns and provides information and recommendations clearly and understandably. She has equipped me to take the best care of my health and I know I can reach out with any concern.

    2025-12-11

  • Dr. Gockley was extremely professional but also warm and engaging. She gave me the all the information that I needed to make an informed decision about my treatment.

    2025-11-30

  • The care provider was incredibly kind, empathetic, understanding.

    2025-11-27

  • Dr. Gockley was very attentive, upbeat, and positive. She communicated my diagnosis in detail and provided all the information I needed. I appreciated her time and her dedication.

    2025-11-24

  • Dr. Allyson Gockley is very concerned and I have confidence that she will provide the best of care.

    2025-11-09

  • Very professional and personal.

    2025-11-05

  • Dr Gockley always makes me feel like I'm her most important patient, which of course I'm not but it's nice to feel that way.

    2025-11-03

  • Genuine easy to understand seems to genuinely care about me receiving best care.

    2025-11-01

  • Hi, I just want to say Dr. Gockley was wonderful and her nurse was wonderful as well. I believe her name was Katie. It was a great experience. I really enjoyed meeting them. I feel completely comfortable and safe and like I'm in good hands. Thank you.

    2025-10-23

  • Dr. Gockley is a good listener, personable and professional.

    2025-10-13

  • All professional.

    2025-10-11

  • Dr. Gockley was warm, welcoming, reassuring, and supportive. She immediately put me at ease, listened to my questions and concerns, and clearly explained the situation and my options.

    2025-10-07

  • [redacted] Dr. Gockley is wonderful. She made me feel so comfortable. Even when I kind of started tearing up, she comforted me and I was so knowledgeable. [redacted] She's an excellent provider. The nurses were also very sweet, very nice. It's the best experience I've had at a hospital, and I've had a lot of them recently. So you guys are doing a great job. Thank you.

    2025-10-06

  • I've just always been so impressed with Dr. Gockley because of her knowledge and expertise. And so I was so pleased to be at a teaching hospital for my last appointment where a student was accompanying her and just instructed him so carefully and with so much detail that I just look forward to the next generation. And I'm so pleased that they are this thorough and knowledgeable. And I can't say enough great things about the team that I've experienced there. Thank you.

    2025-09-22

  • Dr. Gockley and her team are wonderful. My condition was stressful, yet, she and her team helped take away my fears. Always listening and explaining. I couldn't have asked for better care.

    2025-09-26

  • Dr Gockley has been an excellent medical provider. She is thorough, very intelligent and helpful.

    2025-09-17

  • She is a very thoughtful caring person and I'm lucky to have her

    2025-09-13

  • Dr Gockley is a caring and methodical in all things she does. I am grateful I found her and that she is in my corner.

    2025-09-13

  • Dr Gockley is a wonderful surgeon, empathetic, human being, and treats me with interest and respect. I look forward to my follow up visits with her.

    2025-09-04

  • Meeting Dr. Gockley was a pleasure in a scary situation. Her attention to details, communication & explanations along with her caring attitude was much appreciated. I left the appointment feeling nothing but gratitude. I certainly feel that I will be in good hands with her.

    2025-09-04

  • So very caring an attentive. I trust her with my care

    2025-08-30

  • Incredibly attentive, listens well and explains everything appropriately. Provided information so that I could make an informed decision.

    2025-08-27

  • Dr Gockley is very respectful, explained any of my questions well, she is compassionate and efficient, I feel very comfortable with her and glad she is my oncologist

    2025-08-24

  • Amazing care -empathic, caring and supportive

    2025-08-24

  • She has best personality with smile spent time to answering a big list of questions didn't have any problems with her

    2025-08-23

Accepted Insurance

  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
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  • Medicaid RI
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  • TriCare
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • United Health Care
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  • Medicaid NH
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  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
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  • Coventry
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  • Medicaid CT
  • Senior Whole Health
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