Nirmala Gonsalves, MD

Nirmala Gonsalves, MD

4.9 
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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 (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 

534 Ratings

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31 Reviews

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31 Reviews

April 07, 2025

5.0

Very kind, very skilled, very professional

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April 05, 2025

5.0

I trust her more than 90% of my other Dr's.

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April 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gonsalves is extremely knowledgeable, excellent reputation and great with patients.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Personable and bright

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Again she's amazing! Knowledgeable, comforting, pleasant to talk to. Never seems rushed or distracted. I felt like I was her priority at the time.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Takes time to listen and explains plan of care well!

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Great communication and attention.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gonsalves was very caring and spent an appropriate amount of time answering my questions and thoroughly explaining the procedure, purpose of the testing. Dr. Gonsalves alerted me through My Chart when pathology results were available, along with encouraging me to contact her with any additional questions.

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February 17, 2025

5.0

Expert in her field, good bedside manner. Enjoy working with her.

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February 17, 2025

5.0

She is kind, knowledgeable, listens well, and knows how to problem solve. All of my interactions with Dr. Gonsalves have been great.

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gonsalves is fantastic. She's been taking care of me for ten years now and she's the best.

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February 04, 2025

5.0

I met Dr Gonsalves for the first time today. She was kind, compassionate and explained my care in an easy to understand manner. I did not feel rushed in my appointment with her.

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February 02, 2025

5.0

Excellent care provider

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January 29, 2025

5.0

Very competent

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January 28, 2025

5.0

She was able to draft a plan for my treatment. I have been to several doctors in the last 7 years and this is the first time, someone had a plan to see what is going on with me.

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January 25, 2025

5.0

Clear explanation of results, plans for possible treatment.

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January 23, 2025

5.0

She has always been very attentive and super skilled and knowledgeable. I have had Dr. Gonsalves for several colonoscopies now and I feel relaxed which I wasn't the first time I had one. With Dr. Gonsalves I trust her and I am not afraid.

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December 12, 2024

5.0

A doctor who is terrific. Explains thoroughly Makes Gastro experience comfortable

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November 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gonsalves really cares about her patients. Very kind and personable.

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November 19, 2024

5.0

She takes time to answer all my questions. She clearly explains options and the benefits and drawbacks of each option. She's a good listener and is not dismissive. She doesn't rush though the visit.

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November 04, 2024

5.0

She is thorough, knowledgeable, and caring. She explained everything and answered all of my questions.

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October 28, 2024

5.0

Dr Gonsalves explained everything clearly prior to the procedure and "debriefed" me afterwards with what she found. I received the documentation of the procedure the next day! She presented herself as the expert that she is.

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October 22, 2024

5.0

Skill and compassion.

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October 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gonsalves's professionalism and knowledge make her unbeatable.

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October 20, 2024

5.0

Dr Gonsalves is an amazing DOCTOR. She is the kindest person on earth, very nice, very polite, and extremely knowledgeable. I am very lucky to have Dr. Gonsalves as my physician.

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October 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gonsalves is terrific. Explained everything to me and answered all my questions thoroughly.

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October 08, 2024

5.0

She is amazing! She listens and doesn't rush into pushing pills unless necessary. She's willing to try new things if things aren't working.

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September 28, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gonsalves is extremely knowledgable and supportive.

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September 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gonsalves is fantastic. Incredibly knowledgeable about current treatment options. Takes time to discuss care options that will work best for you. Her and all the staff in the GI department are great.

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September 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gonsalves was great. She took the time to see me, explain the treatment plan clearly, and made sure I understood everything. I really appreciated how patient and attentive she was. Her nurse was also very pleasant_kind, helpful, and made me feel at ease throughout the visit. Together, they make a wonderful team that truly cares about their patients.

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September 09, 2024

5.0

She was exceptional in her care and explanations. So grateful to have found Dr. Gonsalves!

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting

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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Faculty member and/or their immediate family have 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.

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