
Highlights
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Carey M York-Best
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 .
Locations
- Massachusetts General Minimally Invasive Gynecology Procedures
- 52 Second Avenue, Green Building, Suite 402, Waltham, MA 02451
- Get Directions
- phone: 781-487-3860
- fax: 781-487-3870
Expertise
Education
- 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
- Obstetrics and Gynecology: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1995
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
113 ratings, 44 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 2/8/2026
Kind caring explained details excellent bedsides manner
- Reviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr. York-Best is a very competent doctor. [redacted] She was great. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 12/26/2025
Dr. York is the best gynecologist I have ever seen and I am [redacted] years old. She was extremely patient, thorough, knowledgeable, and experienced.
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
I am so happy I am seeing her now, she is amazing
- Reviewed on 12/14/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 11/21/2025
Dr. Carey Michele York-Best is the best provider I've ever seen. I didn't have any issues with her. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 11/15/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 11/14/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 10/26/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 10/26/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 10/9/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 10/6/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 10/3/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 9/17/2025
[redacted] The Provider was wonderful. Extremely knowledgeable on all fronts and took her time. Amazing bedside manner
- Reviewed on 9/14/2025
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- Reviewed on 9/6/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 8/4/2025
Yes, she has been fantastic to me every time I have had a consultation with her, and I love how she listens to me without judging me because I am an immigrant!
- Reviewed on 8/3/2025
I loved the frankness and experience Dr York-Best shared , showing she Thoroughly studied my charts and tests. I look forward to my dealings with her in the future.
- Reviewed on 7/29/2025
That the experience was good and helpful and answered all my medical questions
- Reviewed on 7/23/2025
Dr York Best was able to see me a few minutes early. She carefully explained the upcoming surgery and possible complications thoroughly. She did not rush me in the least and answered all of my questions in a way that I could understand.
- Reviewed on 7/18/2025
Dr. Carey York Best was extremely patient with me as we attempted to navigate through my options, period. I thought she was very relatable and easy to connect with. She also spent a lot of time with me, dot, dot, dot. more than I would have expected. I would highly recommend her to anyone I cared about.
- Reviewed on 7/25/2025
Dr. York-Best is just wonderful, love her so much! Kind, thoughtful, caring...and remembers and is sympathetic to everything I've been through.
- Reviewed on 7/15/2025
I am truly grateful for my visit with Dr.York-Best. It was my first visit with her- a consult. She was recommended by Dr. [redacted] and I can see why! I really appreciate her approach to my concern. Great communication. Lots of patience with me and my questions. Thank you!
- Reviewed on 7/19/2025
This was my first time meeting Dr. York-Best. She was very knowledgeable about my past medical history and it seemed she really took the time to review my records. She immediately knew what my condition was and informed me of the best treatment plan. She took the time to address concerns and really explain the procedure. It it not easy hearing you need a major surgery including a hysterectomy at the age of 40. Although it was validating all my symptoms. She was running an hour behind but I truly felt like I was the only patient there once she came in for the my visit. The wait was worth it. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 7/7/2025
I have always had the best experience with Dr York-Best. She is wonderful.
- Reviewed on 7/6/2025
Mass General is very lucky to have this provider as part of their team.
- Reviewed on 7/4/2025
The doctor was professional, on time, kind, and thoughtful, and obviously was well aware of my situation to address it fully and answer any concerns that I have. She also followed up promptly with a follow-up appointment, [redacted], which I very much appreciated. I can't say enough good things about my experience.
- Reviewed on 7/2/2025
Fantastic, knowledgeable, caring, accepting, helpful, respectful, respectable, wouldn't change a thing.
- Reviewed on 6/30/2025
I thought Dr. York Best was lovely. She was very helpful and explained a lot about my medical condition.
- Reviewed on 6/23/2025
Certainly a pleasant professional visit.
- Reviewed on 6/22/2025
Dr. York-Best was professional, knowledgeable, relatable, and explained procedures well and thoroughly. I felt she listened to my concerns and history and came up with a coherent plan.
- Reviewed on 6/12/2025
Extremely knowledgeable and kind.
- Reviewed on 6/18/2025
Dr. Carey York -Best is courteous and treats her patients respectfully. She is easy to communicate with.
- Reviewed on 6/9/2025
Careful listener and explained things thoroughly. Extremely considerate. Did not feel rushed at all.
- Reviewed on 5/29/2025
Dr. York-Best is an amazing doctor!
- Reviewed on 5/29/2025
I have seen Dr. York-Best through my childbearing ages up to menopause. She is a tremendous physician in every way!
- Reviewed on 5/28/2025
Dr. York Best is terrific. I feel very comfortable talking with her about my care. She explains any signs/symptoms I should be aware of and when to contact the office.
- Reviewed on 5/25/2025
Thank you.
- Reviewed on 5/12/2025
I would like more prompt response to my questions on the patient gateway.
- Reviewed on 5/11/2025
Warm. Knowledgeable. Trusted her right away.
- Reviewed on 5/11/2025
shes a great doctor but i was waiting for my scheduled appointment a full 2 hours. she knows she wants to spend more time with her patients i just wish she could book her visits for longer so other patients dont have to wait so long to be seen
- Reviewed on 5/2/2025
I have gone to Dr. York-Best for over 40 years. I have always been very pleased with her service. I feel that she is an excellent doctor.
- Reviewed on 5/2/2025
The wait was 1 hour. There was no acknowledgement and she was rushed. She is the best of the best so I just accepted it.
- Reviewed on 4/10/2025
Dr. York-Best is kind, educated, caring, and I feel very fortunate to be in her care.