Nirmala Gonsalves, MD

Nirmala Gonsalves, MD

4.9 
416 ratings  Read Reviews
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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 

416 Ratings

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62 Reviews

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62 Reviews

August 29, 2023

5.0

She listened and has never rushed through a visit.

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August 29, 2023

5.0

Dr Gonsalves explains your condition in ways that you understand what's going on. I have never left her Clinic without a plan and what to do going forward. Easy to talk to, she is great communicator.

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August 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Gonsalves is so warm and caring. She always explains everything thoroughly and puts your worries at ease.

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August 02, 2023

5.0

Asks questions doesn't rush through appt

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August 01, 2023

5.0

Attention paid recommendations made

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July 28, 2023

5.0

She is professional, listens and cares

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July 25, 2023

5.0

She took time to explain and go over everything

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July 20, 2023

5.0

I appreciate Dr gonsalves's bedside manner. She is encouraging and empathetic.

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July 18, 2023

5.0

She cares, she really listens and gives great information. She is able to put some of your concerns to rest.

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July 11, 2023

5.0

Excellent & expert provider.

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July 11, 2023

5.0

She is thoughtful and caring. Knows her stuff

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July 11, 2023

5.0

Friendly, listens well, thoughtful in approach, expert in treating specific condition.

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July 06, 2023

5.0

Dr Gonzalves was very thorough with her examination.Very caring and will get to the bottom of your issue to help you solve your problem.

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June 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Gonsalves is extremely knowledgeable and listen as and answers all questions.

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June 13, 2023

5.0

She is number one in the nation for her specialty. She's also quite personable.

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May 28, 2023

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and friendly; she is the best!

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May 26, 2023

5.0

She is extremely smart down to earth!

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Smart, kind, reassuring

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May 17, 2023

5.0

She’s great! Very tough to get appointments, though.

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May 16, 2023

5.0

She made me feel like she just wasn’t going through a routine she has my best interest at heart.

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May 16, 2023

4.0

Today was my initial appointment with Dr. Gonsalves. She was knowledgeable and took time to answer my questions as best she could. It will take more time to establish a relationship and ongoing care plan. That is when I’ll be able to assess whether I would recommend her to others.

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May 16, 2023

5.0

Dr listened to my concerned and figured out a treatment plan that i was comfortable with

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May 03, 2023

5.0

Dr listened - was kind- and very professional!

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May 01, 2023

5.0

She is wonderful. I feel so lucky to have a specialist in EGID’s in Chicago

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April 27, 2023

5.0

Helpful and responsive

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April 23, 2023

5.0

Answers every question. Very thorough.

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April 21, 2023

5.0

I felt very well-cared for by Nirmala and her expertise in my condition is second-to-none.

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April 02, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and caring.

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March 28, 2023

5.0

She is very kind and caring. After seeing her for several years I decided if the rest of the doctors at Northwestern Medicine are anything like Dr. Gonsalves I will switch all of my care here. I now see 6 doctors her and travel from Springfield Illinois, 200 miles. The best thing I have done in a long time.

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March 23, 2023

4.0

Competent

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March 07, 2023

5.0

Listens well. Knowledgeable. Informative.

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March 01, 2023

5.0

one of the best one in the field

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February 19, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor.

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February 16, 2023

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable and a pleasant bedside manner. Very helpful and answered all questions I had. Another asset to Northwestern!

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February 14, 2023

5.0

Great doctor!

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February 14, 2023

5.0

Very professional, listened and explained action plan

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February 08, 2023

5.0

Thorough, thoughtful, kind and asked good questions

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February 07, 2023

5.0

She is knowledgeable and highly skilled. She is very easy to talk to and ask questions.

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January 26, 2023

5.0

she seemed very knowledgeable

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January 25, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable

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January 18, 2023

5.0

Very kind, listens and helpful.

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January 12, 2023

5.0

Great doctor

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January 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Gonsalves is great and she includes me in the decision making of my care and treatment options. I would not go anywhere else for EGIDS care.

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December 20, 2022

5.0

Professional, prompt, and courteous service.

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December 19, 2022

5.0

Mr. Nirmala Gonsalves was personable and thorough. She took the time to make sure I understood next steps and what I need to do for my treatment.

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December 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gonsalves is an excellent communicator and fantastic physician. She is very easy to talk to and she explains in terms that I can understand.

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December 06, 2022

5.0

Very good md Caring Professional Takes time with patient

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November 29, 2022

5.0

She was great

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November 19, 2022

5.0

warm knowledgable clear

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November 13, 2022

5.0

All of the above responses relate to my interactions with Dr. Gonsalves. Her overall knowledge and recommendations for immediate next steps were true gifts for me, the patient, in moving forward. Her abilities to assess and then recommend immediate next steps on my behalf were remarkable. I’m truly grateful for her accepting me as a new patient.

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November 10, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gonsalves is highly qualified and very thorough. She always makes sure all of my questions are answered and that I understand.

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November 08, 2022

5.0

Very nice, thorough, reassuring, personable

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November 08, 2022

5.0

Awesome staff

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November 08, 2022

5.0

Kind answering all the questions patiently Provided very good description of my health condition

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November 01, 2022

5.0

Approach to care, knowledge of my condition and trusted expertise

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October 04, 2022

5.0

Takes her time to listen and explain.

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October 03, 2022

5.0

She seems confident

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September 11, 2022

5.0

Understanding Patience Very concerned Determines what testing needs to be done

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September 10, 2022

5.0

She is compassionate and caring

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September 08, 2022

5.0

Follow thru, detailed recommendations and genuine care for my concerns

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September 06, 2022

5.0

Excellent experience.

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September 01, 2022

5.0

Best at what she does

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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.

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