MGH Chelsea Adolescent & Pediatric Practice
Pediatrics • Chelsea, MA • 1 (MGH Chelsea Adolescent & Pediatric Practice, part of MGH Chelsea Health Center) locations
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
MGH Chelsea Adolescent & Pediatric Practice in Chelsea, MA serves children from birth to age 21 with primary care, preventive care, immunizations, lab tests, X-rays, and some mental health counseling. The practice offers urgent and routine care, newborn services, adolescent medicine, and 24/7 on-call coverage, with care coordination and specialist referrals available through an online patient portal.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
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Insurance & Payment
Not published.
Copayments due at visit, Patient Gateway (for secure messaging and e-bill)
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What ages are served?
Birth to age 21.
How can I sign up for Patient Gateway?
Staff will help you sign up; ask during visit or contact office.
How can I enroll or access Patient Gateway?
Sign up for our online patient portal: Patient Gateway. You can send secure questions, check lab results, pay bills, request refills, referrals, and appointments via Patient Gateway; staff can help sign up.
When should I call about appointments or referrals?
Call 617-889-8520 as early as possible for sick visits or referrals; a nurse will get back to you within 1 hour.
What are the after-hours services?
We have 24-hour coverage after hours and on weekends with nurses available; a pediatrician is on call for backup.
What should I bring to the appointment?
Arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment to complete registration; bring your child’s insurance card and any required co-pay.
How do I cancel or reschedule?
Please call 24 hours in advance to cancel or reschedule.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (for Dr. Wanda Gonzalez): 3.5/5 (based on 2 reviews) (2)
- Birdeye (for MGH Chelsea Healthcare Center): 3/5 (based on 31 reviews) (31)
Patients praise
- Many patients express high appreciation and trust for specific pediatricians and medical providers
- Providers are often described as caring, professional, and accurate in their assessments
Common complaints
- Long wait times and difficulty scheduling appointments
- Reports of unprofessional, rude, or dismissive staff in administrative or nursing roles
- Frustrations with administrative processes such as referral handling, copy services, and appointment cancellations
- Concerns regarding parking availability and facility accessibility
"Dr. Wanda Gonzalez is an amazing and caring Physician! Her assessment skills were sharp and accurate... Dr. Gonzalez and MGH Chelsea staff took such great care of our son."
- Healthgrades review"They are ALWAYS running late.one time I had to wait for almost two hours with no prior notice or call. It’s so frustrating."
- Localitybiz review"Our pediatrician, Dr. Guglietta, is so nice, friendly and helpful. I really love going to her... I go out of my way to see her because I like her."
- Unilocal reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Donna C Ugboaja, MD - Chelsea, MA - Addiction Medicine, Family Medicine - May 4, 2026
- Dr. Ailis M. Tweed-Kent, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Chelsea, MA - May 14, 2026
- MGH study links cannabis commercialization and teen psychosis - Dec 19, 2025
- Mass General Brigham Study Looks at Addiction Medication Use Among Youth | Mass.gov - Nov 18, 2025
- Chelsea Public Schools Expands PK–12 Mental Health and Social-Emotional Supports – Chelsea Record - Nov 5, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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