Dr. Christina Vassileva, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*•Female•Age 50

Cardiothoracic Surgery*

Dr. Christina Vassileva, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Worcester, MA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2002. She specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Dr. Christina Vassileva, MD

Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin-Greenfield

55 Lake Ave N Worcester, MA 01655
(508) 334-3278
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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Vassileva specializes in the areas of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery & Thoracic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews

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Dr. Vassileva's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vassileva

4.9

7 ratings, 3 with a written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Ron Willard – Jan 26, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Walter Schwager in Sherman, IL – Jan 15, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Dan Coakley in Merrimack, NH – Jul 06, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

My training at Johns Hopkins for general surgery and Harvard for cardiac surgery has instilled in me a philosophy to treating cardiac surgery patients that emphasizes strict attention to detail in preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative...read more

biography

Dr. Vassileva was born and raised in Bulgaria and came to the US after high school at the age of 19. She completed medical school and general surgery at Johns Hopkins and subsequently finished her training in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac track...read more

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • Brigham And Womens Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2009

  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2007

  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2002

  • Northeastern University

    Undergraduate School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Thoracic Surgery†
†Self designated 
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  • English

  • Bulgarian

  • French

Locations

Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin-Greenfield

UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center55 Lake Ave N Worcester, MA 01655
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Holmes Regional Medical Center

Florida Oncology1350 Hickory St Melbourne, FL 32901
2

Siu School of Medicine

Office619 E Mason St Springfield, IL 62701
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • CHI Health Midlands

    11111 S 84th St
    Papillion, NE 68046

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    85%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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  • CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy

    7500 Mercy Rd
    Omaha, NE 68124
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Saint Vincent Hospital

    123 Summer St
    Worcester, MA 01608
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

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