
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- German
- Bulgarian
- English
Gender
FemaleLocations
- Mass General West Medical Group
- 52 Second Avenue, Green Building, Suite 400, Waltham, MA 02451
- Get Directions
- phone: 781-487-4350
- fax: 781-487-4351
- Massachusetts General Healthy Lifestyle Program at Revere Community Health Center
- 300 Ocean Avenue, Suite 5, Revere, MA 02151
- Get Directions
- phone: 781-485-6217
- fax: 781-485-6230
Expertise
Education
- 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, 1989
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- 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
- MassHealth ACO
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
187 ratings, 89 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 3/3/2026
Dr. Gelev is an outstanding doctor and has been so for nearly 40 years.
- Reviewed on 2/27/2026
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.
- Reviewed on 2/23/2026
Dr. Gelev was thorough and experienced. I appreciated her opinions, and she listened to mine.
- Reviewed on 2/16/2026
I trust her explicitly.
- Reviewed on 2/14/2026
I'm very happy with my provider's care.
- Reviewed on 2/27/2026
She was amazing as usual and on top of everything. I can't say enough good things about her.
- Reviewed on 2/10/2026
I believe that Dr. Gelev is the best doctor that I have ever been trested by.
- Reviewed on 2/9/2026
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.
- Reviewed on 2/5/2026
She's the BEST!
- Reviewed on 2/4/2026
I've been seeing this doctor for 30 years and she is amazing.
- Reviewed on 2/3/2026
This provider has been my PCP for over 25 years. She is excellent.
- Reviewed on 1/29/2026
Dr Gelev is an outstanding physician and I feel lucky to have her.
- Reviewed on 1/22/2026
Dr Gelev has been my primary care physician for 31 years, she is a wonderful physician!
- Reviewed on 1/18/2026
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.
- Reviewed on 1/11/2026
I've Been With Dr.Gelev for Years and She is Very Thorough I am Very Happy With The Care She Provides
- Reviewed on 12/29/2025
Dr Gelev has been my Primary Physician for 36yrs. She is knowledge and does a wonderful job.
- Reviewed on 12/28/2025
I'm so grateful to have Dr. Gelev as my primary care doctor.
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 12/8/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 12/5/2025
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
- Reviewed on 12/4/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 12/4/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 11/30/2025
Dr. Gelev is an excellent health care provider. I highly recommend her.
- Reviewed on 11/21/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 11/17/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 11/9/2025
I always get excellent care from Dr Gelev.
- Reviewed on 11/3/2025
Excellent visit
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
Great.
- Reviewed on 10/24/2025
Dr. Gelev has been my doctor for 36 years. I trust her explicitly with all aspects of my health care.
- Reviewed on 10/15/2025
Dr Gelev knows me well and is responsive to any concerns or questions I may have.
- Reviewed on 10/15/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 10/11/2025
Very positive...Dr.Gelev was extremely aware if my issues, past care, medications, etc. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 10/9/2025
Excellent!!! Knowledgeable, experienced, caring, best doctor ever!
- Reviewed on 10/8/2025
Excellent care from dr gelev
- Reviewed on 10/8/2025
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.!
- Reviewed on 10/8/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 10/5/2025
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 !
- Reviewed on 10/4/2025
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!
- Reviewed on 10/1/2025
Excellent care!
- Reviewed on 9/28/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 10/1/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
Dr. Christina Gelev is caring as well as professional in her approach to communicating with patients.
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
she is wonderful
- Reviewed on 9/23/2025
I love Dr. Gelev. She is amazing clinician and person. I trust all my med care to her.
- Reviewed on 9/23/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 9/23/2025
Excellent
- Reviewed on 9/21/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 9/22/2025
Dr. Gelev is a wonderful doctor and has taken care of us very well. And we consider her very good at her profession.
- Reviewed on 9/17/2025
Dr Gelev is the BEST. I do not want her to retire.
- Reviewed on 9/17/2025
Dr Gelev is excellent-caring, knowledgeable and professional
- Reviewed on 9/14/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 9/10/2025
Excellent! Dr. Gelev is an outstanding physician!
- Reviewed on 9/9/2025
Dr Gelev is the Best !!
- Reviewed on 9/4/2025
Highly professional preventive health care from a dedicated professional. The best.
- Reviewed on 9/1/2025
Been with Dr. GELEV FOR OVER20YRS. and she is the Best ! Always feel comfortable discussing anything with her and very confident with her care. .
- Reviewed on 8/30/2025
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+
- Reviewed on 8/19/2025
Doctor is the best that i,very experienced at MGH
- Reviewed on 8/13/2025
My usual PCP is Dr [redacted]. She is great. This recent appointment was critical and scheduled same day. dr GELEV was Available to see me and she was wonderful as well. I have been with this practice for many hears and love everyone I've met with
- Reviewed on 7/31/2025
Comforting knowledgeable considerate Good diagnostician
- Reviewed on 7/30/2025
I am always treated with respect and kindness. Everyone is always happy, smiling and caring ?. My doctor is always helpful and happy ?.
- Reviewed on 8/1/2025
Dr. Gelev is always friendly and professional. I have been seeing her for years and respect her very much.
- Reviewed on 7/27/2025
Dr Gelev is thorough, thoughtful, caring, professional, impressively well informed, smart, wise, and encouraging. She is an extraordinary physician and person. I'm grateful to her for her guidance and care.
- Reviewed on 7/27/2025
I have been with Dr Gelev for over thirty years. She is the Best!!!!!!
- Reviewed on 7/26/2025
Dr Gelev is friendly, professional, and always listens to my concerns. I always get immediate feedback on any tests, and plan needed to address any issues.
- Reviewed on 7/20/2025
I have always been satisfied with the staff I have seen at MGWest.
- Reviewed on 7/19/2025
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- Reviewed on 7/12/2025
Dr. Gelev is by far the BEST doctor I have ever had. She is extremely knowledgeable, intelligent, caring, kind, attentive and make you feel beyond comfortable with every visit. He approach is unique and effective beyond measure. I always look forward to my appointments with her. It is clear she was put here to take care of people. I wish everyone had a doctor like her!
- Reviewed on 7/9/2025
Dr. Gelev provides excellent care.
- Reviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr Gelev is professional compassionate and helpful for all my care
- Reviewed on 6/29/2025
I have been seeing this care provider for 25+ years. She is approachable, treats me with respect, and always answers my questions.
- Reviewed on 6/23/2025
Perfect experience.
- Reviewed on 6/18/2025
Everything was great
- Reviewed on 6/16/2025
Dr Gelev has been my provider for many years. She is always helpful and knows my case
- Reviewed on 6/15/2025
Always treated in a timely and respectful manner. I feel free to discuss any issues with Dr Gelev and definitely feel listened to.
- Reviewed on 6/15/2025
She is always very thorough
- Reviewed on 6/15/2025
DR Gelev is a 10 out of 10 PCP. She has played a key role in getting me to the right specialist to beat Hep C and Esophageal cancer. She is caring and extremely competent and smart. She has been my PCP over 30 years.
- Reviewed on 6/11/2025
Okay, Dr. Gelev has been my doctor for over 40 years. She's very good. She knows me. We talk about things. She listens. She's great. So I'm just hoping that she stays there. I'm [redacted] years old. Maybe she'll be there until I go home to Glory, because she's very good. Like I said, she knows me and we have great communication. She's the best.
- Reviewed on 5/21/2025
Dr. Gelev is my PCP and she is terrific!
- Reviewed on 5/19/2025
I'm very satisfied and very impressed with the kind of care and attention, cleanliness, friendliness, professionalism of everyone in the internal medicine clinic, and of course including Dr. Gelev. I really appreciate what they do, and I've seen plenty of other places by comparison, and it's really top-notch.
- Reviewed on 5/19/2025
I was one of Dr. Gelev's first patients, here in Waltham , and have a long, positive history with her. I always leave my visit with her, feeling grounded and motivated to improve. She has given me sound guidance and full attention over the years, and I consider myself to be incredibly fortunate to have her as my doctor.
- Reviewed on 5/14/2025
I have been with Dr. Gelev more than 30 years. I am very happy with her care.
- Reviewed on 5/14/2025
Dr. Gelev is singularly the best primary care doctor I have ever had. At age [redacted] that's saying something. She is the best, never feels rushed. Apparently reviews my records before meeting me. Can not possibly get better care than with MGH West and Dr. Gelev and the entire staff there
- Reviewed on 5/11/2025
My husband and I are patients of Dr. Gelev for probably 30 years and we always find her very professional and caring. I always come with a list of questions and she is very gracious about it.
- Reviewed on 5/11/2025
Dr. Gelev is the best doctor I ever had. She is a wonderful professional. She treats people with respect. And I would never go to another doctor. She's the best.
- Reviewed on 5/7/2025
Professional & knowledgeable
- Reviewed on 5/5/2025
Dr. Gelev is outstanding
- Reviewed on 5/3/2025
Dr. Gelev always treats my care with respect, thoroughness, and compassion. I am very grateful to be a patient of hers, and feel that she is great about following up on care items that pop up over time.
- Reviewed on 5/1/2025
Dr Gelev has been my pcp for well over 30 years. She has been a wise voice in the most knowledgeable yet unassuming manner. She is a huge advocate for prevention and has had such a positive influence on my health and wellness.