Summary

Dr. Bistra G. Vlassakova is a pediatric anesthesiologist at Boston Children’s Hospital and a senior associate in Perioperative Anesthesia within the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, as well as an assistant professor of anaesthesia at Harvard Medical School. She specializes in pediatric anesthesiology and perioperative care for infants, children, and adolescents undergoing complex surgical and diagnostic procedures. Dr. Vlassakova earned her medical degree from the Medical University in Varna, Bulgaria, completed an internship in internal medicine at Penn State University/Milton Hershey Medical Center, an anesthesiology residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and a fellowship in pediatric anesthesia at Boston Children’s Hospital. In addition to her clinical work, she has contributed to research and quality improvement initiatives focused on perioperative safety, simulation-based education, and improving anesthesia care for medically complex pediatric patients.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 33 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Brigham & Women's Hospital Program
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

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AnesthesiologyPain MedicineAnesthesiologyAnesthesiology
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Speaks English
Boston , MABoston , MADover , NHCleveland , OH
Med School: Varna Med Academy, Faculty of Medicine, Varna, Bulgaria Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School Med School: Lady Hardinge Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Bistra Vlassakova

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • CDPHP
  • Cigna
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Bistra Vlassakova has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Bistra Vlassakova has the following area of expertise

  • Anesthesia

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Brigham & Women's Hospital Program
Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Pediatric Anesthesiology; Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Anesthesiology; Pennstate Geisinger Hlth Sys, Internal Medicine

Medical School

Varna Med Academy, Faculty of Medicine, Varna, BulgariaGraduated in 1993
Medical AcademyGraduated in 1993

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Bistra Vlassakova's office located?
Dr. Bistra Vlassakova's office is located at 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115.
Which hospitals is Dr. Bistra Vlassakova affiliated with?
Dr. Bistra Vlassakova is affiliated with Boston Childrens Hospital.
Does Dr. Bistra Vlassakova accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Bistra Vlassakova accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Bistra Vlassakova accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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