Christina W Gelev, MD

Christina W Gelev, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.900529 average rating from 189 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Waltham, MA
  • Revere, MA

Education & Training

  • Residency: University Hospitals of Cleveland (Ohio), Internal Medicine, 1989
  • Medical Education: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 1986

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • Bulgarian
  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.900529 average rating from 189 reviews

  • Dr. Gelev is a top notch professional and a wonderful human being.

    2026-07-08

  • I have known Dr. Gelev for years. She has saved my life 2-3 x. She found my GIST, my Hep. C and a small lung tumor.

    2026-07-08

  • I feel blessed to have my provider, Dr. Gelev, and her team. The have actually surpassed my expectations! Thank you to all of them for their genuine care.

    2026-07-07

  • Dr. Gelev is a caring person, experienced physician and respectful professional.

    2026-07-06

  • I received excellent healthcare from the doctor and nurse.

    2026-07-01

  • Give my PCP highest marks!

    2026-06-21

  • My provider is wonderful and I am happy to have her as my primary care physician.

    2026-06-20

  • Dr. Gelev is an excellent doctor of internal medicine.

    2026-06-16

  • I like her a lot. She listens and is empathetic. She understands ... "think beyond the pill."

    2026-06-13

  • Dr Gelev has been amazing. She has diagnosed many different things over the years and advocated for me. Friends who see others in this practice do not seem to have the same level of care.

    2026-06-11

  • Dr Gelev provided excellent care

    2026-06-10

  • Wish she could see more patients. I have family members that need pcps

    2026-06-08

  • Dr. Gelev is an amazing doctor who really spends time to understand her patients and carefully explains her recommendations and any testing. I really appreciate her! MGB is so lucky to have PCPs in their system like Dr. Gelev.

    2026-06-07

  • Dr. Gelev is a great doctor. Listens carefully. Devouts needed time.

    2026-06-07

  • I don't think I would be alive and able-bodied w/o the incredible care I have received from MGHB West. It is a special place in which has provided both me and my wife with the most excellent care. All delivered w respect and a welcoming friendliness. Many of my friends complain about their medical care elsewhere. We are grateful for how quickly MGHB West responds to questions.

    2026-06-05

  • Dr. Christina Gelev is the best doctor I've ever had - excellent professional, very knowledgeable and experienced PCP, goes out of her way to help the patient.

    2026-06-05

  • I was very satisfied with

    2026-06-01

  • Dr Gelev is a superb physician. She listens carefully to concerns, explains things regarding conditions, medication, nutrition, and exercise. She gives realistic advice and always provides additional resources. I am so grateful for her care!

    2026-05-27

  • she is the best! Been with her for 25+ years

    2026-05-24

  • After the talk I had a good sense of what the bone density results meant and next steps in terms of supplements and getting calcium from food as well as the next medical procedure. Dr Gelev took the time to answer all my questions and concerns.

    2026-05-17

  • Dr. Gelev is a wonderful, experienced and very down to earth physician. She reviewed all of the issues in my medical history and provided excellent recommendations. She genuinely cares and made me feel heard. I feel very fortunate to be under her care. The office staff, nurses and medical assistant were equally kind and attentive.

    2026-05-10

  • The experience was excellent.

    2026-05-10

  • Dr Gelev is always an excellent provider. She's been my doctor for over 30 years and is familiar with my history and able to treat me the way I need to be.

    2026-05-07

  • Dr Gelev is that perfect combination of extremely knowledgeable and very approachable. I feel very fortunate to have had her as my pcp for 34 years.

    2026-05-03

  • Dr. Gelev is very open and attentive. She listens and respects my thoughts and feelings about my care. I trust her.

    2026-05-05

  • She was very pleasant and attentive to my questions.

    2026-05-03

  • She listens and is always up to date with me

    2026-05-02

  • Best doctor. She is thorough and always follows through.

    2026-04-26

  • Exceptional doctor

    2026-04-26

  • Dr Gelev is an incredible physician. I am also an internal medicine physician, and she knows my level of knowledge. She caters her counseling to my level, and always gives amazing solid prevent preventive advice. She gives me tips about detail on certain forms of supplements for example and she really takes a preventative approach. She has my best well-being in mind at all times and meets me where I am at. She's been my doctor for many years, and I drive an hour and a half just to see her every time. I feel well taken care of.

    2026-04-25

  • This is the best medical office one could wish for! Courteous, competent and eminently capable.

    2026-04-21

  • Respectful and courteous

    2026-04-17

  • It was a very good experience.

    2026-04-17

  • As always, i felt well taken care if, informed, condudered and more aware and knowledgeable at the concludiin if my visit.

    2026-04-16

  • Dr Gelev always takes good care of me and she often has good suggestions.

    2026-04-05

  • Dr. Gelev is always great. I describe her to friends and family as no BS. Lol. She's quick but thorough. I like that about her.

    2026-04-04

  • Dr. Gelev has been my PCP for many years, and I respect and enjoy her.

    2026-03-27

  • Dr. Gelev is extraordinary. She is a caring professional. We are very very fortunate to have her as our PCP.

    2026-03-25

  • I did not see Dr Gelev, It was a phone call visit.

    2026-03-21

  • I am very fortunate to have Dr. Gelev fill in for Dr. [redacted].

    2026-03-18

  • A+++++++++

    2026-03-20

  • Everyone in the office is WONDERFUL!!!! My doctor is always willing to answer all my questions. She is the BEST!!!

    2026-03-18

  • Dr Gelev is extremely thorough, kind and caring. I've been seeing her for many many years. She explains everything in detail.

    2026-03-16

  • Dr Gelev, Very helpful, spent good amount of time reviewing my history and made good suggestions to observe,

    2026-03-16

  • Dr GELEV is the best!

    2026-03-12

  • Dr. Gelev is an outstanding doctor and has been so for nearly 40 years.

    2026-03-03

  • Dr. Gelev is an amazing physician and I am so glad to be part of her practice and one of her patients. She is thorough, she really listens, she follows up, just really appreciate the care. Thank you.

    2026-02-27

  • Dr. Gelev was thorough and experienced. I appreciated her opinions, and she listened to mine.

    2026-02-23

  • I trust her explicitly.

    2026-02-16

  • I'm very happy with my provider's care.

    2026-02-14

  • She was amazing as usual and on top of everything. I can't say enough good things about her.

    2026-02-27

  • I believe that Dr. Gelev is the best doctor that I have ever been trested by.

    2026-02-10

  • Dr. Gelev is excellent. She's very thorough and very polite and she knows everything. I would like to have her as my primary care doctor.

    2026-02-09

  • She's the BEST!

    2026-02-05

  • I've been seeing this doctor for 30 years and she is amazing.

    2026-02-04

  • This provider has been my PCP for over 25 years. She is excellent.

    2026-02-03

  • Dr Gelev is an outstanding physician and I feel lucky to have her.

    2026-01-29

  • Dr Gelev has been my primary care physician for 31 years, she is a wonderful physician!

    2026-01-22

  • I have been a patient of Dr. Gelev for about 30 to 35 yrs now. I find her to be very caring and concerned about her patients. she takes the address all of my concerns.

    2026-01-18

  • I've Been With Dr.Gelev for Years and She is Very Thorough I am Very Happy With The Care She Provides

    2026-01-11

  • Dr Gelev has been my Primary Physician for 36yrs. She is knowledge and does a wonderful job.

    2025-12-29

  • I'm so grateful to have Dr. Gelev as my primary care doctor.

    2025-12-28

  • I'm more than satisfied with this provider. I've been going to her for a long time. She knows my history. She is always very personable and informed about my condition and she always seems very concerned about my health.

    2025-12-16

  • I have been seeing Dr. Gelev since she first came to Mass General West many years ago. I always have liked her and have thought she is and always has been an excellent doctor. I am pleased that she has been with me so many years.

    2025-12-08

  • I think very highly of Dr Gelev who is not my PCP. Therefore very grateful that she was able to see me when I was feeling so sick

    2025-12-05

  • Dr. Gelev was very efficient and immediately told me what I had and put my mind at rest about it, that it is not anything to be concerned about.

    2025-12-04

  • She had never seen me before and was only covering for my usual primary care doctor. She was concerned enough, but really did not know much about my history.

    2025-12-04

  • Dr. Gelev is an excellent health care provider. I highly recommend her.

    2025-11-30

  • I have been a patient of Dr. Gelev for more than 20 years and I have never been disappointed on any subject at any appointment. She's professional, she's kind, she listens and I would recommend her to anyone and everyone.

    2025-11-21

  • I can't speak highly enough about Dr. Gelev. She has wisely guided me for many years and I trust her recommendations completely. I am very grateful to have her in my life.

    2025-11-17

  • I always get excellent care from Dr Gelev.

    2025-11-09

  • Excellent visit

    2025-11-03

  • Dr. Gelev has been my PC for over 30 years and has always been an excellent provider. She's very familiar with my history and background and knows what I need. She and I have been working for a couple of years to help me lose weight and I have finally been successful. She was very supportive of me and my success. I always feel very secure knowing that she is my doctor.

    2025-10-29

  • Great.

    2025-10-29

  • Dr. Gelev has been my doctor for 36 years. I trust her explicitly with all aspects of my health care.

    2025-10-24

  • Dr Gelev knows me well and is responsive to any concerns or questions I may have.

    2025-10-15

  • Dr. Gelev has been a great PCP. I know she is winding down her practice but I hope she will continue to see me as long as possible.

    2025-10-15

  • Very positive...Dr.Gelev was extremely aware if my issues, past care, medications, etc. [redacted]

    2025-10-11

  • Excellent!!! Knowledgeable, experienced, caring, best doctor ever!

    2025-10-09

  • Excellent care from dr gelev

    2025-10-08

  • I have been with Dr Gelev for more then 30 years. She a good doctor and a very good compassionate woman. I an lucky to have her as my doctor.!

    2025-10-08

  • Dr. Gelev was excellent in diagnosing a situation that I had. She sent me quickly down for diagnostic testing and then came back up and thoroughly thought she knew what it was and we followed through with it. You can't ask for anything more from a doctor. I don't know what number to tell.

    2025-10-08

  • It was a very special appointment. Dr Gelev treats the whole patient. She is caring, kind and truly listens. I have a lot of respect for her !

    2025-10-05

  • My wife and me are very happy that Dr.Christina Gelev is our Care Provider.! She is always polite, friendly and respectful! Thank Dr. Gelev very much for your help, support, suggestions and advice!

    2025-10-04

  • Excellent care!

    2025-10-01

  • I enjoy my physicals with Dr. Gelev. I come in with a set of questions and she not only answers all of them, but gives me additional suggestions. I feel I have her attention even as she carefully updates my record. She is efficient and caring.

    2025-09-28

  • As is customary, Dr. Gelev treated me with complete professionalism, courtesy and respect, and showed herself as a patient listener and excellent communicator. Her advice is always appropriate and valuable.

    2025-10-01

  • Dr. Christina Gelev is caring as well as professional in her approach to communicating with patients.

    2025-09-24

  • she is wonderful

    2025-09-24

  • I love Dr. Gelev. She is amazing clinician and person. I trust all my med care to her.

    2025-09-23

  • Dr. Gelev listens intently and offers thoughts and suggestions to treat the whole person not just any symptoms at hand. I appreciate her time, professionalism, and believe who heartedly that she has my best long term health interests in mind.

    2025-09-23

  • Excellent

    2025-09-23

  • I have been a patient of Dr. Gelev's for many years. She is always pleasant, professional and willing to answer any question thoroughly. She seems very familiar with my medical history as well.

    2025-09-21

  • Dr. Gelev is a wonderful doctor and has taken care of us very well. And we consider her very good at her profession.

    2025-09-22

  • Dr Gelev is the BEST. I do not want her to retire.

    2025-09-17

  • Dr Gelev is excellent-caring, knowledgeable and professional

    2025-09-17

  • Dr Gelev is a very caring person,she listens to my concerns and provides useful feedback to help me continue and improve my health concerns. She has provided opportunities for educational information during the appointment and beyond.

    2025-09-14

  • Excellent! Dr. Gelev is an outstanding physician!

    2025-09-10

  • Dr Gelev is the Best !!

    2025-09-09

  • Highly professional preventive health care from a dedicated professional. The best.

    2025-09-04

  • Been with Dr. GELEV FOR OVER20YRS. and she is the Best ! Always feel comfortable discussing anything with her and very confident with her care. .

    2025-09-01

  • Dr Gelev is a wonderful primary care doctor. She spends the time to explain my various medical conditions and what I can do to work on relief for the symptoms. A+

    2025-08-30

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