Carey M York-Best, MD

Carey M York-Best, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.830435 average rating from 92 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA
  • Waltham, MA

I have been an attending physician at Mass General hospital since 1993. Currently, I am the Division Director of Benign Gynecology and Obstetrics and the Associate Director of the third year clerkship director for Mass General at Harvard Medical School. I provide specialized gynecologic care for abnormal bleeding, fibroids and endometriosis, including up to date medical and surgical technologies such as endometrial ablation, hysteroscopic surgery and laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomy and myomectomy. I enjoy longstanding relationships with patients, and guide them through OB/GYN care through their life span. Within my practice at Mass General West I care for many women with advanced maternal age pregnancy. I also have expertise in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, perimenopause and the gynecologic care of breast cancer patients. In addition to teaching, I am interested in patient safety, teamwork training and simulation within the department. My primary focus however is personalized patient care within the outstanding OB/GYN department at Mass General .

Education & Training

  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Obstetrics - Gynecology, 1993
  • Internship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Obsetrics-Gynecology, 1990
  • Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, 1989

Board Certifications

  • Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.830435 average rating from 92 reviews

  • Dr York-Best is extremely patient, kind, and knowledgeable - everything you would want in a doctor.

    2026-07-03

  • I appreciate their very professional service; they are interested in clarifying my doubts regarding my health.

    2026-07-01

  • Thank you, as always!

    2026-06-07

  • I thought that Dr. York was fantastic [redacted] I would like to refer some of my other female or female presenting friends to her. Her bedside manner was wonderful. She listened to all my concerns and really did her best to comfort me in a decision that was very difficult to make.

    2026-06-03

  • I appreciate her listening and acknowledging that my worries about a colonoscopy are valid. She offered to do an e-consult with that office to explain my history and make sure I'm placed with the right doctor. This felt so reassuring

    2026-05-18

  • I felt comfortable and respected with any of my concerns and questions. I felt my doctor was very informative and clearly explained all the information. I liked she had 20+ years of experience in her line of work. She seemed relatable.

    2026-05-13

  • I had an extremely positive experience with this visit. It just was everything that it needed to be and I had a great feeling the entire time. I don't know it's difficult to describe it specifically, but I felt so strongly about it that I wanted to make that clear. I felt very heard and very validated and I felt like I got very good information and it was exactly the amount of time that I needed without me being at the hospital all day. It was just, it was excellent care from everybody and I wanted to make sure that was known.

    2026-05-01

  • Hi, yes, I think she's great. She actually did a surgery on me and it went very well and she's always very attentive. [redacted]

    2026-04-22

  • excellent. I am about to have surgery and I feel confident going into it that I am in the best hands possible

    2026-04-17

  • She was very informative, and helpful

    2026-04-08

  • Hello, I'm really happy to meet with this provider. She was very kind and thoughtful. She had all the patience to listen to, and she did address all my questions and concerns. And she seemed really knowledgeable, though it was just my first visit. But I was pretty happy with my meeting with her. So no complaints. I like her. I really liked her and I would recommend her to other people too. So yes, that's my response. Thank you.

    2026-04-08

  • I had an excellent experience with Dr. York-Best. I appreciated her calm demeanor, and it was clear she had reviewed my chart thoroughly as well as spoke with my other provider before the appointment. She explained everything carefully and in a way I understood. I left feeling heard and like I have a great plan in place to deal with my condition.

    2026-03-25

  • I have been seeing Dr. York-Best for 12+ years and she's been wonderful, she listens, provides appropriate medical advise and never rushes the visit. Am glad our paths crossed!!

    2026-03-15

  • She is caring, knowledgeable and respectful. Feel blessed to have her on my team

    2026-03-02

  • Dr York Best is a great listener, thoughtful in her approach to my care, thinks bait the future and provides great advice and counsel

    2026-03-02

  • I've been a patient of this provider for 25 years and throughout my time with her, she has been excellent, knowledgeable, and kind. I would recommend her as a physician to anyone looking for an obstetrician gynecologist.

    2026-02-11

  • During the appointment, Dr. York-Best took her time to listen, consider my viewpoint, and offer suggestions and recommendations to address my concerns. She is very compassionate, empathetic, and extremely knowledgeable. An incredible doctor!

    2026-02-11

  • Kind caring explained details excellent bedsides manner

    2026-02-08

  • Dr. York-Best is a very competent doctor. [redacted] She was great. [redacted]

    2026-01-14

  • Dr. York is the best gynecologist I have ever seen and I am [redacted] years old. She was extremely patient, thorough, knowledgeable, and experienced.

    2025-12-26

  • I am so happy I am seeing her now, she is amazing

    2025-12-16

  • she didn't listen to me. she also contradicted everything i had to say. she tried to diagnose me with a chronic illness that i do not have symptoms of without preforming any testing.

    2025-12-14

  • Dr. Carey Michele York-Best is the best provider I've ever seen. I didn't have any issues with her. Thank you.

    2025-11-21

  • She is definitely a doctor who listens to her patients. Besides being a busy person, she takes the time to explain everything related to my condition and looks for ways to understand and respond, if possible, to my needs or concerns regarding my health.

    2025-11-15

  • Dr. York-Best was extremely courteous, patient, and respectful. She spent ample time with my husband and me, carefully gathering medical history and discussing my needs and treatment options. She took special care to ensure we felt included our decisions and was extremely kind.

    2025-11-14

  • This provider is one of the best doctors I have ever had. She is a wonderful caring doctor who goes above and beyond with advice and care.

    2025-10-26

  • Dr. York-Best is so easy to talk with and she is very empathetic when it comes to discussing concerns and provides good specific information regarding medical details. I really like her and feel so comfortable with her too.

    2025-10-26

  • It was the best experience possible. Dr York-Best was kind , thorough, knowledgeable ,respectful and straightforward in her advice and approach. Her physical touch felt safe and professional.

    2025-10-09

  • Dr York-Best has been my provider over 30 years. I hope she never retires as she is an excellent doctor and compassionate care provider.

    2025-10-06

  • She was a very good listener and provided helpful information about my health condition and course of treatment. I felt that she was genuibely interested in helping me improve my health.

    2025-10-03

  • [redacted] The Provider was wonderful. Extremely knowledgeable on all fronts and took her time. Amazing bedside manner

    2025-09-17

  • Dr. York Best is a great provider. [redacted]

    2025-09-14

  • Dr. York-Best was professional and was well experienced and knowledgeable about the procedure and made me feel very comfortable and confident in my decision.

    2025-09-06

Accepted Insurance

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