Nirmala Gonsalves, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Esophageal Gastroenterology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - 1999
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2002
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2005

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology - Gastroenterology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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4.9

4.9

590 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

50 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

50 Reviews

February 24, 2026

5.0

Took her time, very knowledgeable

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Please with her but not always sure what's next after being treated by her

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Incredable informarion on my procedure. Great Bedside Manner

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February 05, 2026

5.0

She is an intelligent caring doctor

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January 28, 2026

5.0

She's knowledgeable, caring, and just the best at what she does!

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Personable, explains medical reasoning well.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gonsalves and her nurse(s) have all been incredibly kind and knowledgeable. I feel safe in her hands with my endoscopies and really appreciate her above and beyond communication and treatment.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

She is very knowledgeable, and makes sure all you questions are answered

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December 16, 2025

5.0

I feel Dr Gonsalves and Northwestern are on the leading edge in dealing with EoE.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

I think Dr. Gonsalves is the best in her field

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December 04, 2025

5.0

So knowledgeable and caring personality.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gonsalves has a fabulous bedside manner, EXTREMELY knowledgeable! Her team is equally as good!

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and great with patients

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable physician. I will be transitioning my care to her and her team.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

She spent plenty of time with me and made sure I understood everything.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gonsalves, Nurse Jeanette, and PA Bailey are all kind, empathetic and patient. I always feel respected during my visits. At this visit Dr. Gonsalves was very thorough in making evaluations. I value her expertise and I trust her decisions.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Gonsalves has a great bedside manner. She is friendly and knowledgeable and took her time to address all of my questions and concerns. She's an expert in my particular issue which Is reassuring and I know she's making the best recommendation for my treatment.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Dr Gonsalves knows and cares about her patients and really stives to give me the best care possibel

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Excellent care

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October 28, 2025

5.0

I have complete confidence in Dr. Gosalves, who has provided me with outstanding care. Further, she has always explained my conditions, treatement options and prognosis in terms that are very understandable. She always takes the time to make sure I understand everything.

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October 17, 2025

5.0

This was my first visit under Dr. Gonsalves care since Dr. [last name]'s passing. Her bedside manner was exceptional, and she demonstrated the same level of professionalism I had come to appreciate at Northwestern. It's clear she's passionate about her work and treats each patient with genuine care and attention.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Very personable, willing to connect and discuss past patient history without judgement

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Her compassion and great bedside mannerism for her patient. She cares about her patients. She expressive and explains your issues so that you leave with a full understanding of what's going on with your health and a total care plan which the two of you have agreed upon. She's just a great doctor and I lucky to have her.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Professional and warm and caring demeanor. Obviously well experienced in the treatment of EoE.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gonsalves explained things clearly, was patient with my questions and clear in her answers, and described options going forward. Start to finish, I felt fortunate to have landed in her care!

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Ditto above. She's the best

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September 14, 2025

5.0

Personable and knowledgable. Explained the plan clearly. Everything you would want in a physician.

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September 09, 2025

5.0

Dr Gonsalves is a wonderful GI doctor she has been my doctor for decades.

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September 09, 2025

5.0

She is always professional, very willing to explain everything she wants to do to address my issues.

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September 07, 2025

5.0

really liked her, and she and associates know their stuff.

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September 03, 2025

5.0

She's lovely and a fantastic doctor.

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August 19, 2025

5.0

Listens well, attentive, creates plan of care that is realistic and easy to follow.

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August 07, 2025

5.0

Expertise

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gonsalves is knowledgeable, empathetic and thorough.

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July 29, 2025

5.0

She's the best. She listens, works through your treatment plan with you, and really shows she cares about you as a person.

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July 19, 2025

5.0

She is very understanding and listens to what is wrong.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Caring, thorough doctor with great staff.

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July 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gonsalves came to see me before the procedure to explain things and ask if I had questions. She's warm and thorough.

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July 07, 2025

5.0

Excellent care and knowledge

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July 06, 2025

5.0

Great doctor! Very caring and thorough.

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July 02, 2025

5.0

She took her time and answered all my questions. She was super nice!!

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June 30, 2025

5.0

Very professional, kind and caring. She's extremely knowledgeable an explans things clearly.

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June 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gonsalves has provided me with great care. During appointments she has always explained what she is doing and why. As well, she explains what my health issues are and how to best treat them. She takes the time to ensure I understand what she is saying. She is a great listener and patiently answers any questions I may have.

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June 03, 2025

5.0

Same as above. Plus very professional with great bed side manner

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May 27, 2025

5.0

A true professional, excellent physician

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May 27, 2025

5.0

Attentive, professional, caring

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May 26, 2025

5.0

Through, caring and extremely knowledgeable.

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May 20, 2025

5.0

Dr Gonsalves is always caring and understanding and always up to date on the latest treatments

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May 18, 2025

5.0

explains everything in calm friendly manner. Always pleasant with my questions or concerns.

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May 14, 2025

5.0

Caring and listens.

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Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Exact Sciences Corporation
Genzyme Corporation
Med Learning Group, LLC
Peerview Operation Services America, LLC
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sanofi-aventis U.S., LLC
Scripps Health
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.
University of Kansas Medical Center

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