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Virginia Vatev, MD

Virginia Vatev, MD

(5.0) , 153 Reviews
  • Specialty: Internal Medicine
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  • Primary Location: 960 Clague Rd Ste 3201 (15 mi.)
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  • 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

  • Internal Medicine

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

5.0 out of 5
- based on 380 Ratings
(5)
4/1/2026

Dr Vatev is best of the best.

(5)
4/1/2026

Dr. Vatev is an excellent doctor.

(5)
4/1/2026

Always a good visit Dr Vatev is a wonderful Dr.

(5)
4/1/2026

Dr Virginia Vatev is an exceptional physician and a true and compassionate person!Extremely well qualified and professional!Same for her assistant.

(5)
4/1/2026

Always an excellent experience

(5)
4/1/2026

Dr Vatev is a wonderful doctor. I am very comfortable discussing all aspects of my health care with her.

(5)
4/1/2026

Dr. Vatev is very thorough, explains my treatment in terms I understand. Dr. Vatev is very knowledgeable and has been my pyscian for numerous years, she is an excellent, caring, and kind doctor . I am very lucky to have her as my doctor.

(5)
4/1/2026

Dr. Virginia and staff are the best!

(5)
4/1/2026

Great care. Excellent, concise and professional communication.

(5)
4/1/2026

My provider Dr Vatev is the best!

(5)
4/1/2026

Dr. Vatev is the best doctor I've ever had in my 77 years

(5)
4/1/2026

Excellent

(5)
4/1/2026

Very good

(5)
3/1/2026

Dr Vatev and her staff are the best. I don't doubt for one minute that they truly care. She takes as much time with me as I need every time I see her. I feel comfortable talking to her about anything.

(5)
3/1/2026

Dr Vatev and her staff provide outstanding care!

(5)
3/1/2026

Dr. Vatev is the BEST. I'm so grateful that she is my doctor.

(5)
3/1/2026

Excellent physician & assistant. I've been her patient over 20 years. Best one ever!!

(5)
3/1/2026

Absolutely love Dr. Vatev. She always listens and treats me with respect.

(5)
3/1/2026

Dr Vatev has been my doctor for decades. She is the best doctor I've ever met in my life. She is everything a doctor should be: intelligent, intuitive, caring, and warm.

(5)
3/1/2026

Dr Vatev is the best of the best.

(5)
3/1/2026

Excellent experience

(5)
3/1/2026

I feel that I receive great medical care that focuses on me personally with Dr. Vatev and ***. I high recommend them!

(5)
3/1/2026

Dr.Vatev is a wonderful doctor

(5)
3/1/2026

I always leave Dr. Vatev's office feeling so confident with her care. She listens, reviews my history with me and lets me know day to day things I can do to stay healthy or improve my health. ***, so efficient and knowledgeable.

(5)
3/1/2026

Dr Vatev always dresses my concerns and is the Best Primary care doctor I could ask for.

(5)
3/1/2026

Excellent!!! Provider

(5)
3/1/2026

I have been extremely happy with my care from Dr. Vatev.

(5)
3/1/2026

As always, my care from Dr. Vatev is outstanding!

(5)
3/1/2026

Dr Vatev is the best.

(5)
3/1/2026

She knows her patients. She cares and keeps track of us patients

(5)
2/1/2026

Dr Vatev is especially a very good person as well as a very good Doctor.

(5)
2/1/2026

Very good visit. Dr. Vatev is wonderful, she is a very knowledgeable, caring doctor.Her staff is great, ***is so helpful and the front office is so pleasant too.

(5)
2/1/2026

Dr Vatev is so loving and caring all the time.

(5)
2/1/2026

Dr. Vatev is the best primary doctor I have ever had. She is compassionate, knowledgeable and professional. When I have to message her on My Chart, she ALWAYS answer back to me even if it is a weekend. ***, her nurse is very knowledgeable and helpful every visit.

(5)
2/1/2026

I couldn't ask for a better doctor than Dr. Vatev who has always been the best! I have never questioned her ability to see me through any of my health problems that I have experienced through the years. I told her that she's not allowed to retire till I'm gone!

(5)
2/1/2026

Dr Vatev and the rest of the care team in this office are great. I always feel seen and heard

(5)
2/1/2026

Always exceptional, caring and thorough visit with Doctor V. Vatev.

(5)
2/1/2026

Dr. Vatev is an exceptional PCP

(5)
1/2/2026

Dr Vatev always provides exceptional care. She spends the time to address all my concerns in a caring receptive manner. She is very thorough and always follows up with me.

(5)
1/2/2026

Dr Vatev has always been cordial, helpful with me. I appreciate her knowledge and experience and I know that I am welltzken care of when I see her. Her staff is amazing.

(5)
1/2/2026

Vatev and her staff are the best --

(5)
1/2/2026

Very caring. Expert doctor.

(5)
1/2/2026

Very good

(5)
1/2/2026

Dr Vatev and her team are absolutely excellent and knowledgeable.Best doctor.

(5)
1/2/2026

Dr. Vatev Is an excellent physician! I have no complaints.

(5)
1/2/2026

Dr. Vatev is the best person/Dr. UH has!

(5)
1/2/2026

Dr Vatev knows me, listens to me, provides trusted medical care to me. Her medical assistant, ***, does a wonderful job. I am deeply grateful for Dr. Vatev and***

(5)
1/2/2026

Always caring respectful and listens well

(5)
1/2/2026

Excellent concern and care from Dr. Vatev

(5)
1/2/2026

I love Dr Vatev and *** They are easy to talk to and they Listen . Dr. Virginia is very knowledgeable and supportive. She includes my input in care decisions. I believe she cares about the whole of what affects my health. Things beyond just the diagnosis that will affect my compliance and health outcomes.

(5)
1/2/2026

Dr. Vatev is one of the most caring, compassionate and professional providers I have ever had. I worked in the healthcare system for many years and worked for a Doctor in the UH system ***

(5)
12/1/2025

Always an excellent office all of the staff from the front desk nursing and of course my doctor would recommend Dr Vatev to everyone. I speak to and I do.

(5)
12/1/2025

Very good care.

(5)
12/1/2025

Dr Vatev and *** are amazing and ALWAYS kind and helpful

(5)
12/1/2025

I have been seeing Virginia Vatev for many years. She is definitely the best doctor I have ever seen. She is also my husbands physician and has treated him for several health events.

(5)
12/1/2025

Dr. Vatev & ***are extrodianary. They are truly professional, but also compassionate. I recently have been through some awful trauma & they both have been there for me. You're lucky to have them & so am I.

(5)
12/1/2025

The care I receive from Dr. Vatev has always been the BEST. Shes a gem! No one like her, she really knows her stuff. After the loss of my husband from COVID-19 she helped me tremendously in my grief journey. She also reached out to others who she thought could help. Thank God ! She can never retire! Lol

(5)
12/1/2025

As always, my experience with Dr. Vatev and everyone in the office was marvelous! I am very blessed with good health, but of course there are a few things which we do check regularly. Dr. V, her medical assistant *** and everyone in the office does a great great job. As I mentioned, I am in very good health in general and I thoroughly enjoy seeing those folks in. Dr. Vs office beginning with my check-in at the front desk and concluding when we have made my next health checkup appointment. The folks at the front desk are so welcoming and make you feel so comfortable. Dr. V and *** just do a fabulous job. They are thoroughly familiar with my health situation and go out of their way to go above and beyond to accommodate. I no, it may sound strange to say, but I really enjoy my visits too Dr. V and seeing everyone in the office. She and *** are certainly a fabulous team!

(5)
12/1/2025

Doctor vatev is the best doctor I've ever had. She shows up everyday for her patients in a way that changes their lives.

(5)
12/1/2025

I hope she never retires! She is the best!

(5)
12/1/2025

Best provider ever! I will go to no one else!

(5)
12/1/2025

Dr Vatev is and always has been amazing

(5)
12/1/2025

Dr Vatev is the best!

(5)
12/1/2025

Dr. Vatev and the staff is thorough, friendly and knowledgeable

(5)
12/1/2025

I've been seeing dr Vatev for many years now. My daughter also sees her. She's an excellent doctor, and a nice person too,

(5)
11/1/2025

Dr. Vatev and staff are excellent. We moved from Rocky River to *** six years ago. I drive across town to continue my care with her. She's more than worth the trip

(5)
11/1/2025

Dr Vatev has been my primary care doctor for over 20 plus years. She is very caring .

(5)
11/1/2025

Dr Vatev is an exceptional doctor. I'm so blessed to have her for my primary care physician. She's an excellent diagnostician, treats patients with kindness and respect, and really cares about the welfare of her patients.

(5)
11/1/2025

Dr. Vatev and nurse-***are always so patient and compassionate. They are the best.

(5)
11/1/2025

Dr Vatev is thorough and knowledgeable. She has my trust.

(5)
11/1/2025

I have no problem with my care provider she is excellent. ***

(5)
11/1/2025

Dr. Vatev is an excellent physician and a great listener.

(5)
11/1/2025

I am so fortunate to have had, and continue to have, Dr. Vatev for my primary care. When I talk with relatives and friends about their physicians, it invariably reinforces what a special doctor and person I have for my care. Dr. Vatev is the "gold standard" for what a primary care physician should be.

(5)
11/1/2025

Dr. Vatev and her staff continue to provide patient centered, science based care with compassion. Very rare these days and very appreciated!

(5)
11/1/2025

Dr. Vatev and staff are great!

(5)
11/1/2025

Dr Vatev and the team are always on it. She has always been very professional, considerate, educational and encouraging. I kind-of "enjoy" my annual checkups actually. :) Very high praise for Dr Vatev. Thanks.

(5)
11/1/2025

Dr. Vatev is a kind caring Dr who I enjoy talking to about my health concerns! UH has a great Dr on staff and like her assistant ***, always courteous and nice.

(5)
11/1/2025

Dr. Vatev is the best Internal Medicine doctor I have ever had. She is friendly, always has my records and notes she wants to go over with me, asks if I have anything to go over with her and is very thorough.

(5)
11/1/2025

Dr. Vatev is very knowledgeable about my medical history and shows concern about my needs. Excellent doctor. Well pleased with my choice of provider.

(5)
11/1/2025

Excellent medical provider

(5)
11/1/2025

Dr.Vatev is the best Doctor anyone is lucky to have! I hope I out live her!!!

(5)
11/1/2025

I could not get any better care than at this office and with Dr. Vatev. I am very concerned what will happen when she retires as anyone worth seeing in the systemIs not taking new patients.

(5)
10/1/2025

Dr. Vatev is the best

(5)
10/1/2025

This is the best Dr in the city! Grateful to her.

(5)
10/1/2025

Always get great care with Dr. Vatev and ***.

(5)
10/1/2025

Dr. Vatev is keeping me alive

(5)
10/1/2025

Dr. Vatev listens and explains everything well. I appreciate her very much!

(5)
10/1/2025

Always good

(5)
10/1/2025

Beyond excellent always! Very knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate!

(5)
10/1/2025

Dr. Vatev listens and works well to solve my issues!

(5)
10/1/2025

This practice has always been excellent. I have been coming to these offices for easily 20 or more years and could not be happier with my care.!

(5)
10/1/2025

Dr Vatev is the best doctor I have ever had. She is wonderful and I feel so lucky that she is my physician .

(5)
10/1/2025

Everyone is attentive and helpful

(5)
10/1/2025

I would recommend Dr. Vatev and *** to anyone looking for a new provider. They never keep me waiting and Dr. Vatev always takes the time to explain any questions that I have. They are both very professional and are a true asset to University Hospitals. Thank you.

(5)
10/1/2025

Dr Vatev is the most caring Dr I have ever experienced

(5)
10/1/2025

Dr Vatev is very thorough, aware of patient and discusses with patient's needs uppermost.

(5)
10/1/2025

Dr Vatev is wonderful, always takes time to listen, pays attention to all the details.

(5)
10/1/2025

Very thorough

(5)
10/1/2025

Dr. VATEV is a wonderful, caring doctor who has been a great help to me with my health issues. Dr. VATEV and *** and the entire staff have always been there to help me with any and all health problems.

(5)
10/1/2025

Dr. Vatev is the best.

(5)
10/1/2025

My doctor always is professional and warm with excellent care

(5)
9/2/2025

Dr. Vatev and *** are always professional and caring and knowledgeable. Hands down I feel my care is very important and well treated by Dr. Vatev.

(5)
9/2/2025

Dr. Vatev is excellent in all areas of her profession. ***

(5)
9/2/2025

Dr vatev is the best

(5)
9/2/2025

Dr. Vatev is very caring and thorough, and explains everything in detail.

(5)
9/2/2025

I have confidence in my care with Dr. Vatev

(5)
9/2/2025

Every visit with Dr. Vatev and *** are excellent!

(5)
9/2/2025

I am so fortunate to have found Dr Vatev

(5)
9/2/2025

I have always received excellent care from Dr. Vatev and everyone in the office.

(5)
9/2/2025

Dr. Vatev is the best & is always helpful, concerned, attentive & knowledgeable. I can't say enough good about her. *** is the best too. Her experience with her job shines through. She is also an asset to UH.

(5)
9/2/2025

I have been seeing Dr. Vatev for 9 years. She is always honest, caring, and empathetic. She always listens to me, and takes as much time as needed. She addresses my concerns and takes what I have to say very seriously. She is by far the best Dr. I have ever been to.

(5)
9/2/2025

She's the best! Knowledgeable, caring and kind!

(5)
8/1/2025

Dr. Vatev and all the staff were excellent

(5)
8/1/2025

Dr Vatev takes time to talk with you and explain what she's doing and listens to what you have to say. She is a wonderful physician!

(5)
8/1/2025

Dr. Vatev and her staff are wonderful. I feel I can talk, joke and be myself with them.

(5)
8/1/2025

DR. Vatev is compassionate, thorough and loving. She Is the best!

(5)
8/1/2025

*** caught my heart having problems before Dr. Vatev even came home. She ran all the problems prior to the doctor coming in so she was prepared. Dr. Vatev took me seriously. Held my hand when I was telling her I was scared. Reassured me. She has personally called me the day after she sent me to the ER to make sure I was okay.

(5)
8/1/2025

Dr.Vatev is the Best Physician Ever!

(5)
8/1/2025

Everyone I came in contact with was pleasant and helpful.

(5)
8/1/2025

Always great!!Thank you.

(5)
8/1/2025

Dr Vatev is excellent. She always takes time to talk and listen. She is an incredible person and doctor.

(5)
8/1/2025

Always professional and approachable with any question or concern.

(5)
8/1/2025

Dr V is the best doctor I've ever had.

(5)
8/1/2025

Virginia is the Best

(5)
8/1/2025

Absolutely love and respect Dr. Vatev. She is extremely professional and makes great suggestions regarding my health care. Fantastic doctor!

(5)
8/1/2025

Dr vatev one of the best doctors ever had ***

(5)
8/1/2025

Excellent dr and team

(5)
8/1/2025

Dr Vatev is the best Doctor! She is great at diagnosing, explaining anything and has great social skills to make your appointment feel worthwhile!

(5)
8/1/2025

Dr Virginia is the best very warm but professional!.

(5)
8/1/2025

Dr. Vatev is one of the finest doctors and a caring person. I am blessed that she's my doctor.

(5)
7/1/2025

Always have good experience with Dr Vatev & her staff. Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, shows concern for you & your overall health. You never feel rushed thru an appointment.

(5)
7/1/2025

Dr. Vatev is the BEST!! I'm so grateful that she is my Primary Care Physician!!

(5)
7/1/2025

She is always genuinely concerned about my health. She makes sure all my health needs are met before I leave the appointment. ***

(5)
7/1/2025

The best care ever! Dr. Vatev's is the most caring doctor ever!

(5)
7/1/2025

Dr Vatev is the most exceptional doctor any where

(5)
7/1/2025

Dr. V is the best doctor ever!!!

(5)
7/1/2025

Dr.Vatev is always response to my health concerns.. Responds to messages on my chart and respects and responds to my health concerns .

(5)
7/1/2025

Excellent

(5)
7/1/2025

I recieve the very best care from this provider.

(5)
7/1/2025

Dr V. Is the best

(5)
7/1/2025

Dr. Vatev is fantastic.

(5)
7/1/2025

Superb care, as usual

(5)
6/1/2025

Dr Vatev is the best Primary Care Physician I have ever been to!

(5)
6/1/2025

Dr Vatev is the best! I would highly recommend her to anyone!

(5)
6/1/2025

Dr. Vatev is the Best. Very helpful, caring & knowledge professional. Her nurse, ***, is wonderful also.

(5)
6/1/2025

Dr Vatev is the absolute best!!!

(5)
6/1/2025

Dr. Vatev is an excellent doctor. I am fortunate to have her.

(5)
6/1/2025

Dr. Vatev has been my primary care physician for 19 years now. Dr. Vatev us the best! She is very friendly and makes me feel at ease. She Is very Professional, and takes great care if me. I can't say enough about her and her nurse [...]. I feel very fortunate to be looked after by such a great team. Thank you all!

(5)
6/1/2025

Dr. Vatev is an outstanding physician who takes the time needed. *** is an excellent nurse.

(5)
6/1/2025

Dr. Vatev is very prepared for my visit and listens to my concerns. She takes the time to explain my conditions, so I understand them. *** is a very good nurse and is very patient and kind.

(5)
6/1/2025

Extremely pleased with my doctor.

(5)
6/1/2025

Excellent!!!

(5)
6/1/2025

Very good experience and summarized my problem and treatment very well!Very compassionate doctor