
Nirmala Gonsalves, MD

Primary Specialty
Esophageal Gastroenterology
Insurance
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Practice Focus Areas
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Esophageal Disorders
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Swallowing Disorders
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - 1999
- Residency:
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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2002
- Fellowships:
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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2005
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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331 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
April 10, 2022
5.0 star star star star starThere are some doctors that rush (like time is money) and you can tell. But Dr Gonsalves was so kind. She literally encouraged me to ask more questions. Thank goodness she did because I was scared of the procedure she recommended. She gave me space and time to ask and then clarify the procedure and make me feel at ease.
January 08, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Gonsalves is an outstanding and knowledgeable doctor. She takes time to explain and answer questions. She knows the disorders well and knows the treatment options and conveys the information in a way patients can understand.
November 11, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr Gonsalves is the most wonderful doctor never, she is a LADY in the full spectrum of the meaning of this description. She cares a great deal for her patients, is always ,…patient, kind, caring, great listener, over the many years of being her pat I never felt being rushed inf fact she always makes you feel that you are the most important person in the world.
August 29, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Was thorough in problem solving. Explained past medical care and pro/ con reasons for various medical pursuits. Gave recommendations for addressing incoming issuesPleasant interaction, easy to talk to.
July 20, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Gonsalves is fantastic. She is an excellent communicator and explains everything in a way that you the patient can understand. Dr. Gonsalves is also a very nice woman caring person and like I said knows what she is doing. I'm very happy to have her as my Doctor.
Disclosures
Industry Relationships
Consulting / Related Activities
Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities
- Allakos, Inc.
- American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
- AstraZeneca
- Evolution Medical Communications, LLC
- ITAGroup, Inc.
- MedEdicus, LLC
- Medscape (from WebMD, LLC)
- North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN)
Royalty Payments and Inventor Share
Faculty member has the right to receive payments or may receive future financial benefits for inventions or discoveries related to the following companies or other entities
- UpToDate, Inc.
External Professional Relationships
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