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Dr. Valentin Kolev, MD

Dr. Valentin Kolev, MD

Medical Oncology*
(212) 257-0031

Dr. Valentin Kolev, MD is a medical oncologist in New York, NY. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai Brooklyn. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (16 reviews)
(212) 257-0031
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325 W 15th St Fl 1
New York, NY 10011

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise • Dr. Kolev specializes in the areas of Gynecological Oncology & Obstetrics & Gynecology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Kolev's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kolev

4.2
16 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Dr. Kolev is an amazing surgeon
Dr. Valentin Kolev performed my laparoscopic hysterectomy. He and his team were wonderful, and put me at ease. He is a lighthearted and funny person, which helps when you are preparing for surgery. The surgery was a success and recovery has gone well. I highly recommend Dr. Kolev and his excellent team. The nurses are responsive and helpful as well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Rebecca – Oct 29, 2022
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Great doctor highy recommend very professional
The staff is caring bright and concerning they are on target and the office is clean and all are very organized its a pleasure to have my serious health concerns taken care there happy i was recommended to come here!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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M. Damazio – Jun 04, 2022
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He has the technical skills but not the bedside manners. Not the one to go during a difficult and disorienting recovery process. He will let his NP answer all your emails with no solutions. The follow up visits were even less informative. He actually recommended a pelvic physical therapist for pain who was out on leave pregnancy herself..… If you use him make sure you have a close relationship with your gynecologist or oncologist.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
4 others found this helpful
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Cindy – Aug 21, 2021
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Dr.Kolev not only explained my condition in a scientific way but in a way that allows me to understand from lifestyle perspectives. He is empathic, caring, thorough, and well informed. A great listener and a teacher to ones health. Truly a rare find - a doctor who makes decision based on patient’s holistic lifestyle vs going off solely on external pathologist’s recommendations.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 31, 2020
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I saw Dr. Kolev in March 2013 on the advice of my gynecologist. I had had a pelvic sonogram and he explained that I needed a full hysterectomy because of family history. He sat with my husband and I for quite a while and explained everything he was going to do and why. I felt immediately that I was in excellent hands. He allayed our fears and he all but told me I would be fine. When I woke up after the surgery, he was at my bedside and gave me 2 thumbs up! His RN at the time, Oksana was ??
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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RW in Brooklyn, NY – Jun 25, 2018
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Supremely impressed by Dr. Kolev both in expertise as well as manner. I felt so secure having him examine me and perform surgery. I would recommend him highly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Lisa in Hoboken, NJ – Jun 14, 2017
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While I do have confidence Dr. Kolev can perform the technical aspects of his job well, he has no bedside manner. His administrative staff never answers the phone or returns messages either. I left 9 messages before getting a call back to schedule my annual screening for high risk cancers. I informed him of this and then next time I needed to see him, I left 17 messages before giving up and switching doctors.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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Apr 04, 2017
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Dr. Kolev sincerely cares about his patients.Beyond being an excellent surgeon, he listened to me concerns and treated me with respect.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
9 others found this helpful
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Eileen in New York, NY – Apr 03, 2016
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Dr. Valentin Kolev, MD is a medical oncologist in New York, NY. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai Brooklyn. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Medical Oncology

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mount Sinai Morningside

    1111 Amsterdam Ave
    New York, NY 10025
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

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

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mount Sinai Brooklyn

    3201 Kings Hwy
    Brooklyn, NY 11234
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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  • Mount Sinai West

    1000 10th Ave
    New York, NY 10019
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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