FAQs: Coming to Mass General
I need to make an appointment for a non-COVID-19 health condition. Is it safe to come to the hospital? Answers to this and other FAQs about how Mass General is prepared to provide general care to patients.
Safe Care CommitmentGet the latest news on COVID-19, the vaccine and care at Mass General.Learn more
Maria Avila-Wallace, NP, sees patients in the Center for Gynecologic Oncology in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Contact Information
Maria Avila-Wallace, NP, is a bilingual women’s health and gynecologic oncology nurse practitioner in the Cancer Center at Massachusetts General Hospital. As an expert colposcopist, her interests include screening women for premalignant conditions of the gynecologic tract, along with evaluation, diagnosis and management of those conditions. In addition, she enjoys caring for and educating adult women of all backgrounds in areas of contraception, hormonal changes, sexual dysfunction and menopause (both surgical and natural). She also shares the care of women with gynecologic malignancies with all attending physicians in the practice.
Maria completed a pre-med degree from the University of Puerto Rico, a bachelor of science in nursing degree from Salem State College and her master’s degree and women’s health nurse practitioner’s certification from the MGH Institute of Health Professions. Her certification for colposcopy of the lower genital tract was obtained from Emory School of Medicine after academics and a year-long clinical preceptorship under the American Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology. She has over 13 years’ experience and has assisted in the training of some of her colleagues. In addition, she participates in the formation of new nurse practitioner students interested in caring for women with complex gynecological and oncologic conditions.
Departments, Centers & Programs:
Clinical Interests:
Treats:
Languages:
Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care, Suite 9E
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114-2696
Phone: 617-724-4800
Professional Education
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mass General has advanced the science and the quality of care for women since 1891.
We believe that as a patient you are an important member of your own care team. Find classes and information resources to support your care.
Secure online access to your health information whenever you need it. Check appointments, communicate with your provider and pay bills online 24/7.
I need to make an appointment for a non-COVID-19 health condition. Is it safe to come to the hospital? Answers to this and other FAQs about how Mass General is prepared to provide general care to patients.
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. John Petrozza, MD, chief of the Division of Reproductive Medicine and In Vitro Fertilization at Massachusetts General Hospital and director of the Mass General Fertility Center, explains what endometriosis is and how it can impact fertility.
Oxford University Press recently announced the 2022 word of the year—"goblin mode.” Karmel Choi, PhD discusses what this word says about the state of people’s mental health in 2022 and talks about whether “goblin mode” is a good mindset to embrace or a troubling one.
So, what supports good sleep? Here are six tips to improve your sleep habits.
A new study found that mindfulness and meditation can help some cope with anxiety as well as medication can.
Smoothies are a delicious, healthy way to add more fruits and vegetables to your day. In this handout, learn how to make a smoothie that is nutritionally balanced and customized to your taste. All you need is a blender and some measuring cups/spoons.