About Christopher Velez, MD
Christopher Vélez, MD is a gastroenterologist practicing within the Center for Neurointestinal Health of the MGH GI division, focusing on the broad category of neurogastroenterology and motility disorders impacting the esophagus stomach, and bowels. He is particularly interested in the diagnosis and medical management of esophageal motility diseases such as gastro-esophageal reflux disease, functional heartburn, and achalasia. He collaborates closely with surgical and advanced endoscopy colleagues in the Swallowing, Heartburn, and Esophageal Disease (SHED) Center, including helping improve multidisciplinary collaboration.
Dr. Vélez’s additional clinical and research endeavors include managing the gastrointestinal manifestations of cystic fibrosis, having participated in various Cystic Fibrosis Foundation sponsored initiatives. He is the first gastroenterologist embedded in the MGH Adult CF Clinic, working closely with pulmonologists, dietitians, and therapists. A fluent Spanish speaker, he also has attempted to improve access to gastrointestinal care in the Latino/a community within the greater Boston area, in particular at the MGH Chelsea site. He also studies ways to improve culturally competent care in underserved communities and better understand functional and GI motility disorder manifestation and shared decision making as well.
Having graduated from Harvard College with his bachelor’s degree, Dr. Vélez obtained his medical doctorate from the New York University School of Medicine. He completed his residency, chief residency, and GI fellowship at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, finally coming to MGH to complete a formal advanced fellowship in neurogastroenterology and motility. He serves as the assistant program director of the advanced fellowship in functional and GI motility disorders at MGH, one of only a handful of programs worldwide dedicated exclusively to enhancing subspecialty training in these conditions. Dr. Vélez is intimately involved in fellow education as well. He has authored various book chapters, peer-reviewed work, and lectured locally, regionally, and nationally on various topics related to functional and GI motility diseases.
Treats:
- Adult
Locations
Mass General Gastroenterology
55 Fruit St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-2426
Medical Education
- MD, New York University School of Medicine
- Residency, Montefiore Medical Center
- Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital
- Fellowship, Montefiore Medical Center
American Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Accepted Insurance Plans
- 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
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.
I felt a very positive change in my appointment, in my interaction with Dr. Velez. I honestly was thinking of switching providers, but he really took time. I don't know, his bedside manner just went from like a zero to a ten. He just was very attentive, understanding, compassionate, was good at communicating what he felt, what I was going through. ... Read More
Dr Velez is interesting. I feel he is quick tempered but tries to not be on the phone
I really liked this provider and I thought he was extremely patient, kind, and thorough with me. [redacted]
My experience with Dr. Velez was excellent, period. He was knowledgeable, comma, took the time to explain anything that I needed him to explain, and took a great amount of time with me. I would heartily recommend Dr. Velez.
The amount of time the doctor who was a fellow in that program was unbelievably long. I mean, she was fantastic. She started right off by saying, I have about an hour, hour and a half to discuss your condition. And I said, really? I've never had a doctor take that time. So outstanding, A plus, can't do better.
Dr. Velez is very caring, considerate, professional, very supportive in getting and providing the care that is needed.
Dr. Velez is an exceptional doctor. He is patient, kind, and understanding. I felt heard and cared for, and I know what to do with my treatment now.
Very knowledgeable-listens, cares, explains and helpful
Dr. Velez was extremely compassionate. He was very good at listening to everything that I had to say. He really wanted to hear everything I had to say. He was very thorough. He did not rush us. We had a very long and thorough appointment. I felt that he answered all of the questions that I needed to hear answered. He had a great game plan. He ... Read More
Dr. Velez is absolutely wonderful. He clearly explains everything. He makes sure you understand. He listens to you & ask if you have any questions and are comfortable with the treatment plan. He is here for the patients and makes sure we are respected, heard, comfortable & in agreement with our own treatment. He's great & highly ... Read More