Virginia Vatev, MD
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Specialty: Internal Medicine
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Primary Location: 960 Clague Rd (15 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: English, Bulgarian
Office Locations
UH Westlake Internal Medicine (15 mi.)
960 Clague Rd
Ste 3201
Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-2070
Biography: Virginia Vatev, MD
Expertise
Titles
- Clinical Instructor, CWRU School of Medicine
Certifications & Memberships
- Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine
Education
Fellowship | Nephrology
Nephrology - Cleveland Clinic (1991 - 1993)
Residency | Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - Metrohealth Medical Center (1989 - 1991)
Internship | Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - Metrohealth Medical Center (1988 - 1989)
Medical Education
Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine (1988)
Undergraduate
Case Western Reserve University (1983)
Patient Experience Reviews
Dr. Virginia Vatev is the best!
Excellent provider! Dr. Vatev is the BEST!
The nurse and the Doctor are exceptional always!
As always she took care of any concerns I had. She's an excellent doctor that cares about her patients.
Dr. Virginia Vatev and her staff are excellent: compassionate, professional, caring, and efficient.
Dr. Virginia Vatev is the best doctor I have ever had. Informed, attentive, caring.
Excellent Dr. I love her
I am very grateful to have Dr. Vatev as my personal physician for close to 20 years. I trust her care and medical judgment. I also appreciate the kindness of all her staff. They have gotten me through many medically tough times over the years. She and her staff answer questions promptly and she always lets me know the results of any tests quickly so I won't worry. I feel very lucky.
Dr Vatev is AMAZING!
Dr Vatev is very caring provider. I would not be alive had it not been for her care and diligence.
Dr. Vatev is the best doctor I have ever had!
Dr VATEV always provides the best care possible!
Dr. Vatev and *** are professional and at the same time feel like family. So lucky to have them as my "provider". Thank you
Excellent service!
Love the medical care team at Westlake UH. I have been going there for years.
Dr. Virginia Vatev has literally saved my life. She treated me and was honest with me and talked through my issues and concerns. She and *** are amazing. I am blessed to have found them to help me navigate my medical world!
Excellent care from an excellent primary doctor.
Dr Vatev always takes the time to understand and discuss all my concerns and questions.
Dr Vatev is a very good and caring physician. She takes time to listen and genuinely cares about her patients!!
Dr. Vatev is an excellent doctor who shows concern for my health. She is a compassionate woman who loves helping people stay healthy.
Dr. Vatev is an excellent physician; she listens, explains and advises.and then follows up if necessary.
Dr. Vatev is the best!! I'm so grateful that she is my primary care doctor!!
Dr. Vatev is the best..She genuinely cares about you and very easy to be with!
Very thorough. Went over test results. Enjoy her personality. Very kind!!!
I have been exceptionally pleased with Dr. Vatev. I have been her patient since she began with the practice, which by my guess would be more than 20 years our relationship, while professional, has also become a trusted friendship.
*** I felt so secure and grateful that she is that thorough, dedicated and concerned.
Dr Vatev is the best doctor I have ever had and I just love her
Dr. Vatev is EXCELLENT! She has been my PCP for many years. She is the best doctor that I've ever had!!
Dr. Vatev was excellent
Dr. Vatev is a true professional, and I totally rely on her care.
Excellent experience. Dr Vatev and staff are the best!
Good
Great experience.
Best provider and staff. I would not change providers!
Dr Vatev is phenomenal
Dr Vatev is the best Dr and diagnostician! She has exceptional social skills and gives the best care to her patients!
Dr Vatev and her nurse *** have taken care of many family members for years. We trust her, always listens and shows great care.
Dr Vatev and the office and ma staff are always great and professional.
Dr Vatev is amazingly wonderful.
Dr.Vatev, *** and the whole staff are professional, courteous and provide excellent care. Dr. V listens to my concerns and advises me accordingly. I always feel so confident in the care I receive
Exceptional care and understanding is always demonstrated at this office. Dr. Vatev is an incredible PCP.
Caring as usual, willing to talk through any issues troubling me.
Dr Vatev and her staff are the absolute best. She is knowledgeable listens to me and has wonderful advice no matter what the issue. I am so glad I found her almost 20 years ago.
Dr Vatev is an excellent doctor who works with me to ensure I get the care I need. I have recommended her to many!
Although Dr. Vatev had recently suffered the devastating death of her husband at 60 years old, she was the same kind, interested and caring Dr. I have known since I became her patient.
Dr. Vatev is an excellent, caring physician
Dr. Vatev is outstanding!
I love the care my physician gives me! She is thorough and caring at all times! Returns my calls routinely!
This office is always great.
As always, my visit with dr. virginia, her medical assistant, ***, and every one else in the office with whom I came in contact was excellent! I cannot say enough positive things about my experience. A visit to that office is something I always enjoy. What a great Medical team they are! All of the ladies at the front desk are super. And doctor virginia, and her medical assistant *** are truly exemplary!
Great care. Highly recommend.
Dr. Vatev is a great doctor, I am so lucky to have her as my physician.The doctor always has my best health interests in mind and a treatment plan that keeps me well and healthy.
Best Dr and assistant!!!They know me. They follow up with me
*** Dr. Vatev is most supportive.
Dr Vatev is always very thorough and caring. She answers all my questions regarding my health care
Dr Vatev is awesome
Always a great experience with Dr Vatev. Her staff and receptionist as well. ***
Dr Vatev always listens and addresses any concerns I may have. She always refers me to somebody if I need further care.This time she suggested I sign up for physical therapy. She truly cares about her patients .
I've only received the best care from my care provider. I've told her she can not retire until I'm dead!!
I am very thankful to have Dr. Vatev as my GP.
Dr. Vatev and her staff are outstanding. I am so thankful to receive such wonderful care.
Dr. Virginia Vatev is the most compassionate, patient doctor.
Dr Vatev is excellent: very skilled, a great communicator, personally and professionallly provide care and caring , best ever!
Dr. Vatev is an excellent Internal Medicine doctor!!!
Dr. Vatev is an outstanding care provider!
Dr. Vatev is simply the best. I am so thankful and appreciative to have her as my doctor. She has been my doctor since 2005. I am forever greatful.
Dr Vatev and her nurse *** and her administrative staff are each excellent at their jobs. They provide a safe and comfortable environment along with their excellent care for my physical and emotional health.
Love my doctor and staff. I always feel so comfortable and that I matter.
Very concerned about my well being
Dr. Vatev is the best!! I feel very blessed that she is my primary care doctor! Nurse *** is wonderful too!
Virginia Vatev is a true asset to the medical profession. I am lucky to have her as my primary physician.
Dr. Vatev is an excellent, caring, and knowledgeable doctor. Pleased to her as my primary care physician. She does excellent work.
Dr. Vatev is the best doctor I have ever had. She is amazing and so is her nurse ***. I have lived many places and had many doctors in my 77 years but none have given me the care she has. She even remembers what we talked about from our last appointment. My children would love for us to move near them in *** but I would be afraid I would never find a dr. Like Dr. Vatev and at my age I will need her.
Dr. Virginia Vatev is the best doctor I've ever had!
Excellent care as always!
Dr Vatev and her staff are always kind and very easy to talk to
Dr. Vatev is a wonderful, caring, and thorough, doctor.
Dr. Vatev is awesome. She always welcomes me with a smile and goes over my medical history and answers any questions that I might have. I would recommend her to all of my friends and family. Thank you.
Excellent
The staff and doctor were very efficient and caring. Professional!
Dr. Vatev has been my main provider for years. She also sees my daughter and if she had still been accepting patients, my other daughter would also have her as her PCP. She is an excellent doctor. Usually I can get in to see her sooner but she was out. I was offered another pcp who was filling in for her, but I chose yo wait, She moved me up a week earlier, however, when she did return because she knew the difficulties I was having. I can't recommend her highly enough.
Best provider I have ever had
Dr. Vatev and her office staff are always welcoming and very helpful and efficient
Dr. Vatev has always been my favorite doctor. She is always punctual and professional. She always takes the time needed to really listen to my concerns and together we come up with a solution. She is so compassionate and empathetic and always takes her time with me. I never feel rushed. She is very thorough and makes sure she addresses all my concerns. *** A job well done deserves recognition. She always hugs me when I leave. I see Dr. Vatev every three months and each visit Is like this. I love her.
Dr. VATEV is the best physician. Dr. Vatev is very caring and explains my treatment plan and takes time to answer my questions. The doctor is so smart and I have very confidence in her .
I always get excellent service from Dr Vatev and her staff. She caring, listens Intently to your conditions, Very open conversations re any medical conditions or concerns I may have. ***
I've been a patient of Dr. Vatev's for many years, and she remains a top-notch healthcare provider and wonderful, caring person!
Excellent treatment, felt a personal feeling from Dr. Vatev
Always exceptional!!
Dr. Virginia is always concerned and caring.
My checkups always add to my sense of well being in a positive way due to care provided and explained.
I'm very happy with Dr. Vatev, and her nurse, Electra. They make you feel very comfortable, and make it easy to ask questions.
Dr Vatev is excellent. Perfect care. Caring, competent and clear. Can't say enough. I'm glad I had the opportunity to provide this feedback. Thank you.
Very pleasant, courteous, helpful, knowledgeable.
Dr Vatev is the best
Excellent physician!
I have always received excellent care every time I have visited this provider and their staff. I have also referred many friends and relatives to this provider.
Dr. Virginia Vatev is the best. She is compassionate and patient and truly cares about her patients.
Dr Vatev and her nurse *** are the best!!
Dr. Vatev is what every medical health personnel should strive to be. Caring, thoughtful, thorough and knowledgeable.
Dr. Vatev is engaged, remembers my history and has always been available whenever I've needed anything. I can say the same for Electra too.
Dr. Vatev is the best!! I enjoy talking to her and feel that she listens to me. I'm so glad she is my doctor!!
Excellent physician
Excellent care, as usual
I have been going to Dr Vatev for years. My daughter also sees her and I have recommended her to many people. She is wonderful. She's an excellent doctor. She's caring, she's professional, she's thorough. I trust her who could ask for anything more?
My experience with Dr.Vatev has always been very good.She Is very thorough and always listens to me.
Nothing bad to say. I just hope Dr. Vatev never retires
Virginia Vatev has saved my life multiple times. She has made difficult but necessary diagnoses that then were able to be taken care of for me. A+!!!
Always the best care possible.
Virginia Vatev is an excellent provider. She has been my primary care provider for more than a decade and has always been responsive to my needs and has explained well my options for treatments for the medical conditions I have. ***
Dr. Vatev and *** are top notch. Receptionists too. I always look forward to seeing them all.
Excellent health care
Everything was great as usual. Really like my doctor, nurse and the whole office.
Dr. Vatev and team are the BEST! I look forward to my visits because I know Dr. Vatev cares about my health and well being and she is always honest with me. She is one of the best physicians I have ever had!
Dr. Vatev is the ideal physician combining knowledge with empathy. Her diagnostic skills are amazing.
As always, my experience with both Dr. Vatev and her medical assistant *** was absolutely marvelous! I am so fortunate to have both of them. They are so professional, knowledgeable, patient and thoughtful in every way. I am certainly fortunate and blessed to be in good health and Dr. Vatev and *** certainly do everything possible to keep me in that situation. It is always a pleasure to see them. I would like to add that all of the ladies at the reception desk are also delightful! They are always so welcoming and make me feel as if it is truly a pleasure to see me. I cannot say enough , complementary things about the folks in the UH office, ***. Even during the pandemic, they went out of their way to make sure I and I'm sure all of their patients were well taken care of.
Excellent Doctor. good staff
I would give dr. Vatev a 20 for good care if I could.
I love going there and seeing my Provider.
Dr Vatev is an excellent provider always professional and extremely sensitive and empathic to me as her patient. Can't imagine not having as my doctor!
Excellent visit, very comfortable with Dr. Vatev. Always look forward to my visits.
I can't say enough positive things about Dr Vatev. She's the best
She has a very positive up lifting bedside mannerListens and communicates well
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As of December 31, 2016, Virginia Vatev did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.