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Maria Teresa Vivaldi

Maria Teresa Vivaldi, MD

Cardiology

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • English

Gender

Female

About Maria Teresa Vivaldi

Maria T. Vivaldi, MD, is a clinical cardiologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital’s Corrigan Minehan Heart Center in Boston. Her clinical expertise focuses on the Corrigan Women’s Heart Health Program, Preventive Cardiology, and the Cardiac Ultrasound Laboratory. She is also an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Vivaldi completed her fellowship in clinical cardiology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, followed by a fellowship in echocardiography at Massachusetts General Hospital. Over her 25-year tenure at MGH, she has been widely recognized for excellence in teaching, including receiving the Harvard Danforth Award for Excellence in Teaching, as well as the Pierre Moussa Fellow Award for her contributions to cardiovascular research. She currently serves as Senior Director of Education for the Corrigan Women’s Heart Health Program and is a Fellow and Massachusetts Chapter Councilor of the American College of Cardiology.

Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Vivaldi is deeply engaged in advancing cardiovascular health—particularly for women. She has been an active advocate for improving awareness of heart disease and its risk factors through her involvement with the American Heart Association’s Circle of Red, where she served as Boston Chair. She is trilingual and has a particular interest in cardiovascular disease in Latino women. She has also contributed as faculty to the Massachusetts Medical Society lecture series, Ethnic Differences in Cardiovascular Disease.

Dr. Vivaldi is the Principal Investigator of the Lp(a)HORIZON trial, which is evaluating Pelacarsen, a novel therapy aimed at lowering lipoprotein(a) and reducing cardiovascular risk and major adverse cardiovascular events.

Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Cardiology Clinic at Revere Community Health Center
    • 300 Ocean Avenue, MGH Revere Specialties, Revere, MA 02151
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  2. Massachusetts General Cardiology Apheresis Unit at the Corrigan Minehan Heart Center
    • 32 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 5th Floor, Suite 5B, Boston, MA 02114
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  3. Massachusetts General Noninvasive Cardiology Clinic at the Corrigan Minehan Heart Center
    • 32 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 5th Floor, Suite 5B, Boston, MA 02114
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, 1995
  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Cardiology, 1993
  • Residency: Mount Auburn Hospital, 1991
  • Internship: Tufts Medical Center, 1989
  • Internship: Saint Vincent Hospital, 1988
  • Medical Education: Universidad De Concepcion - Chile, 1981

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2001

Insurance

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  • 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 CT
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid NY
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense
  • WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

216 ratings, 102 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    Always a positive experience- never any issues -

  • Reviewed on 3/23/2026

    Even though I believe a cardiology appointment needs to be in person to do an exam, I was grateful for the phone conversation rather than have nothing at all. Dr Vivaldi really listens and addresses concerns, which is important to me. I did not feel rushed, also important. Thank you

  • Reviewed on 3/28/2026

    Dr. Vivaldi was attentive to my needs as well as compassionate. She was knowledgeable about all the meds and there interaction with my body . She was a good listener and provided helpful measures to ensure I maintain good heart health.

  • Reviewed on 3/23/2026

    Dr. Vivaldi is wonderful! Very kind and straightforward. You feel like you're in great hands with her.

  • Reviewed on 3/22/2026

    Dr. Vivaldi is so warm, understanding,she has a beautiful heart!

  • Reviewed on 3/15/2026

    It was so nice to see her rather than her NP and to catch up after almost three years.

  • Reviewed on 3/3/2026

    All good comments relative to Dr Vivaldi, [redacted]. I consider myself fortunate to have Dr Vivaldi as my provider.

  • Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Very knowledgheful and helpful

  • Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    Thorough, caring, and professional

  • Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    I am very pleased with my connection and the attention I get from Dr. Vivaldi. She is professional, knowledgeable, and very caring, and I'm happy that I have her for my provider. And I hope she continues to be with Mass General.

  • Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    Dr. Vivaldi is very knowledgeable and I trust what her plans are for me. She also has compassion and understanding. I like that in a doctor.

  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Dr. Vivaldi always takes the time to discuss and explain situations. She is an excellent communicator and has a great team around her. I feel safe and comfortable under her care.

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Dr M Vivaldi was professional and caring Physical exam was complete and Dr Vivaldi explained all parts of her assessment along with tests that will be completed in the future . Dr Vivaldi is a asset to MGH

  • Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Dr. Vivaldi is an excellent Dr. anI really appreciate that she is reachable when necessary/

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    I think Dr. Vivaldi was very professional, informative, and I like her very much.

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Excellent! Always returns your calls and will call you with test results.

  • Reviewed on 1/19/2026

    Dr. Maria Vivaldi is the best

  • Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    I love Dr Vivaldi so kind caring and knowledgeable and always there for me

  • Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    Kind, helpful, extremely professional and knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    I trust and adore her. She knows her stuff and listens to me as well. She explains everything

  • Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Dr Vivaldi was extremely caring and listened to all of my concerns. Although it took a long time to get an appointment it was worth the wait

  • Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Dr. Vivaldi was very good, very knowledgeable. She seemed like she really cared about my case and really she answered all my questions and I'm very pleased with the quality of doctor-to-patient relationship that we have over the years. Thank you. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    She was very informative and concerned about what dosage of some of my meds that I was taking and was very upfront with my questions. Very honest and direct.

  • Reviewed on 1/4/2026

    The doctor was very very nice explain everything that I need to know and she was very very nice very very nice I can give her A plus.

  • Reviewed on 12/25/2025

    I am confident in the care I receive from Dr. Vivaldi. Whenever I have a medical test, Dr. Vivaldi is the person who calls to give me the results no matter the outcome. She is a highly skilled and dedicated physician. I feel fortunate to have her "watching over" my cardiovascular health.

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

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  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Very thorough and follows through

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Hope she gets over her cold.

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    very good; I had heard Dr. Vivaldi was lovely and patient and listened... She exceeded my expectations.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    This was the first time anyone spent this much time talking about my meds and my medical history

  • Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    Dr. Vivaldi is a superb cardiologist. i trust her for my care.

  • Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Excellent Cardiovascular... always comes into the visit knowing all my history. Great bedside manner and knowledgeable.

  • Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Very thorough , followed up and was very attentive

  • Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    She's great!

  • Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    Maria is [redacted] compassionate and and listens to her patient's needs

  • Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    Dr. Vivaldi was very interested in helping me and had obviously was prepared for my visit having reviewed information she received before the visit. She was forthcoming with information and questioned me on what has happened so far and my symptoms now and started a process of 2 tests which will give her information going forward. I felt I was taken very seriously.

  • Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Dr. Vivaldi is one of the best doctors I've ever met in my life. Every time I go there, she's always bright and cheery, has a great attitude, and she likes what I have to say. And she's very enthusiastic, and she cares for people. I can see that. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Dr Vivaldi is a gem. She listens and answers my questions carefully, and makes adjustments around my concerns. She will often bring something to my attention to do differently, or to follow up on, and I feel my cardiac care is in the best of hands with her.

  • Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    Her team was very respectful and very knowledgeable about my medical history.

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    I saw Dr. Vivaldi a year ago. Therefore I'm still a new patient to cardiology. I'm very confident that I will be in in excellent care under Dr.Vivaldi's care should the need arise.

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Great service

  • Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    I was very impressed with Dr. Vivaldi. It was an initial consult and she was extremely knowledgeable, was very attentive and listened to me. Sometimes I feel like a virtual visit can be tough, but I felt very comfortable and I am very excited that she's my doctor.

  • Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    I was satisfied with our appointment. My doctor knows my history now and this is important. So happy to have her caring for me.

  • Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    I never felt rushed with Dr Vivaldi. She spent time listening to my concerns and discussed all my findings. She was very professional and caring during my visit.

  • Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Everything went well

  • Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    This care provider is one of the best care providers.

  • Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    She is very knowledgeable and listens attentively .

  • Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Dr. Vivaldi was very thorough and understood exactly my condition and gave some great recommendations. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    Dr. Vivaldi is a wonderful cardiologist. I appreciate her time. She's respectful. She gives good, clear answers. She's very informative. She's very patient and I appreciate seeing her.

  • Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    This was my first visit with Dr. Vivaldi. I found her very, very good. She was very thorough and she went over my complete history and I really liked her and I would recommend her to anyone ever again if they needed a good cardiologist. And I thank her for her excellent care. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Dr Vivaldiis caring and very personable. She takes her time talking with you and she makes you feel very comfortable when seeing her. Would recommend Dr Vivaldi to family and friends.

  • Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    Everyone was great at the office. Dr Vivaldi spent a lot of time with me and explained everything in detail.

  • Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Dr. Maria Vivaldi is always wonderful, knowledgeable, thorough and caring. I am very fortunate to have her as my cardiac physician.

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    I am privileged to be under Dr Vivaldi's care. She listens to all concerns and is both very pragmatic and positive.

  • Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    She is very thorough and took her time in answering any questions we had

  • Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Always very friendly and attentive, with knowledge of her field...

  • Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Dr V is an excellent physician. She listens well, is courteous, and provides excellent feedback on my concerns.

  • Reviewed on 10/9/2025

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  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    She was great

  • Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    Dr. Maria Vivaldi is a well xoeriuwnced doctor. She is wxtremely knolsgeable with heart disease. She is also deeply cimpassionate with me and my sister. We both fell safe when we talk or visit her.She and expert heart dictor and person to ys.we are fond if her and akwats look forward to

  • Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Maria is professional, knowledgeable, caring and respectful!

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    It was extremely brief, but all in all satisfactory.

  • Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Dr. Vivaldi gives me personal care. Her expertise and experience are very much appreciated. She is a great doctor and makes me feel very comfortable.

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Dr. Vivaldi is outstanding.

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    I enjoyed my visit with this provider. She is very friendly and thorough. We went through all my history and answered any questions I had.

  • Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    I highly respect Dr. Vivaldi. She is extremely thorough. She explains everything so that I can understand what she is saying. She takes excellent care of me. She makes me feel very comfortable. I rate her A+ in every way. Love her.

  • Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Dr Vivaldi is amazing. She has a way of listening and knows how to determine what's going on with her patients.

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    I am very comfortable talking to Dr. Vivaldi

  • Reviewed on 8/30/2025

    She's knowledgeable and knows my history. She's conservative about not pushing tests or meds that I don't need.

  • Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Dr Vivaldi had read all prior records and was completely prepared. Very interested and patient. Explained everything well. I never felt rushed. Excellent manner.

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Dr.Vivaldi is so thorough and caring. I couldn't be happier having her as my cardiologist. She is superb!

  • Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Dr. Vivaldi is a great doctor, very professional, very kind. I highly recommend her.

  • Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    Enjoyed my visit with her.She is very knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Dr Vivaldi is always professional and thorough. Great Cardiologist!

  • Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Dr Vivaldi the best

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    General information that I already know-was hoping for specifics re: my heart & status. It took months to get appointment & thought it'd be an in-depth overview. Next time, I will bring a list of questions

  • Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    This provider is an excellent provider, very attentive, knowledgeable, listens to everything I have to say, and is a great, great physician.

  • Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    Dr. Vivaldi was absolutely outstanding. I couldn't recommend her more highly. She was absolutely excellent and answered all of my questions. She was fantastic. Thank you. Bye-bye.

  • Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Dr. Vivaldi is simply excellent. A real asset

  • Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    Excellent.

  • Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    As usual, it was excellent

  • Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    My doctor, Dr Vivaldi, is very pleasant and has a positive outlook on my care.

  • Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Dr. Vivaldi was great! Very pleasant and clear and thorough providing information.

  • Reviewed on 7/7/2025

    I would have liked more information of how to treat my condition without pharmaceuticals

  • Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    Dr Vivaldi explained the results of my echocardiogram very thoroughly. She mapped out my plan of care going forward and why she needed certain testing to evaluate my heart function.

  • Reviewed on 7/4/2025

    Dr. Vivaldi is very professional, very informed, and did a great job with me.

  • Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Dr Vivaldi is very attentive and communicates her concerns and findings clearly and thoroughly. She is an outstanding physician - personally and professionally invested in her patients.

  • Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Dr. Vivaldi was very professional. She listened to what I had to say. Actually, some of it was probably the antithesis of what she wanted to hear, but she listened carefully. She explained things to me carefully. Having never taken any type of blood pressure medicine before or a potential statin, I had an awful lot of questions to ask, especially since I consider my body a temple. And she was very thorough, very professional. and I am comfortable now taking blood pressure medicine and she's open-minded and she understands and she was very, very, very caring.

  • Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    I am so happy to be the pt of a highly experienced MD who can review my medical profile and advise me on the correct care for a successful future. Love this Dr's interaction with me

  • Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    I had a man give me my ELG. I was a bit uncomfortable about that. He was really nice but would have preferred.

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Dr Vivaldi has been my cardiologist since two local doctors missed a serious medical problem. She calls when needed, including weekends. I highly recommend Dr Vivaldi and have sent several others to seek her support and help with their cardiac issues.

  • Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    She's an excellent doctor and I enjoy going to her very much. I have no problem with it at all. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    Dr Vivaldi is so thorough and proactive. She is is joy to work with. I feel trust and appreciation for her watching over my cardiac health.

  • Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    Good experience. Great care

  • Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Dr. Vivaldi is excellent. She was very thorough and took the time to explain things to me and answered any questions I had. She is excellent.

  • Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    Great doctor. Mind, compassionate and listens. Never felt rushed

  • Reviewed on 5/26/2025

    Seemed thorough. Good listener.

  • Reviewed on 5/26/2025

    Dr V is excellent, can't recommend any higher.

  • Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    It's always a pleasure to meet with Dr. Vivaldi. She is very thorough and takes the time to go over everything concerning my health. She listens and answers any questions or concerns I may have. I'm very grateful to have such a wonderful physician. Thank you!

  • Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    At [redacted] years of age, being a life-long type 1 diabetic and have experienced numerous other medical issues, this provider is the best I've ever had.

  • Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Dr. Vivaldi is a wonderful doctor. Her care is unbelievable. There is no other doctor I would see. I love her and she gives me the most wonderful care that I need and she's always there for me. She will call me with the blood work even if it's at night. She will call my results to me personally. It doesn't matter how late it is. She's fabulous.

  • Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    Very professional, informative.