
Emanuelle A. Bellaguarda, MD

Insurance
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Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Universidade Estadual do Ceara - 2006
- Residency:
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Boston University Medical Center - 2011
- Fellowships:
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University of Chicago - 2014McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2015
Languages Spoken
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified)
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Physician 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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317 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
April 25, 2021
5.0 star star star star starShe is highly capable, warm, understanding, communicates and explains well, and listens to patients. When other doctors in your department were being high-handed and overbearing, recommending drastic measures that turned out to be unnecessary, she heard my goals for my treatment, and set out to meet them. I am now successfully living in remission.
April 10, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr Bellaguarda is extremely knowledgeable and is a fantastic doctor. She explained everything about my condition and told me things that I didn't know. I left the office feeling a lot better about the condition that I have
April 07, 2021
5.0 star star star star starShe listened and did a thorough patient history with me. She is extremely detailed and the app with patient summary is easy to use. She has resolved issues I've been dealing with now for a while and I am hopeful working with her I will have my symptoms under control or in remission. Additionally, she answered all my questions and took time to listen and gave options on treatments. I was losing hope I'd ever feel better and so glad I went to see her.
March 16, 2021
5.0 star star star star starShe is the best gastrointestinal doctor that I have ever had. She is also my first female doctor.I have been seeing drs since 1985 for crohns . She has the best bedside manner. I really feel like she cares and wants me to feel the best that I can.
February 23, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Bellaguarda is an answered prayer from God. From the very first time I saw her this morning and discussed my health issues, I immediately felt the connection of a patient- doctor relationship. Her cheerful attitude and approach made me feel secured and comfortable to put my trust and confidence. Her concern and sensitivity were very visible. I'm so touched with her taking time to listen and thoroughly explaining in details my illness and addressing it promptly for immediate action and possible treatment. I thank God for giving her to me.
January 31, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Bellaguarda and her team made me feel very confortable and cared for. She was very patient and she explained my condition and teatment with detail. She answered all my questions and she took the time needed to be with me.
January 26, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr Bellaguarda seems to really care. She's very thorough and took the time necessary to explain my disease. I like that she is direct without being brusque or condescending. I have a lot of confidence in her.
November 17, 2020
5.0 star star star star starDr. Bellaguarda is extremely professional, knowledgeable and courteous. Always takes her time to explain the care needed and responds to questions so that I may easily understand the current situation and next steps. I know I am in good hands with Dr. Bellaguarda.
November 10, 2020
5.0 star star star star starCompletely listen to my comments, had done previous research on possible affects of chemo drug on my Crohn's, very thorough, logical steps to treat infection & evaluate potential motility issues.
October 21, 2020
5.0 star star star star starI am very picky with doctors and will only go to Dr. Bellaguarda for my Ulcerative Colitis treatment. She truly cares about the health and well-being of her patients. At appointments, she will sit and talk with me about my condition until I'm done. She never makes me feel rushed, which is very important because I only see her once a year. In addition to Dr. Bellaguarda, her nurse Emily is fantastic. Both team members are extremely responsive about my prescriptions"IBD questions.
October 07, 2020
5.0 star star star star starI always receive excellent care - whether it be a routine office visit, administrative request or a surgical procedure. Dr. Bellaguarda is top notch! Her care for her Patient's wellbeing is extraordinary
September 22, 2020
5.0 star star star star starDoctor came prepared and gave a very thoughtful and helpful second opinion.Doctor listened well and asked great questions.For this purpose, a video chat was way more efficient than an office visit.
September 17, 2020
5.0 star star star star starBecause I've had two colonoscopies by her and they've both have been positive experiences and again she genuinely cares about me as a patient because she reaches out to see how I am doing and I'm sure that she cares about all her patients just the same. She's a professional and does a great job.
September 17, 2020
5.0 star star star star starI think that Dr. Bellaguarda knows what she's doing and has been very concerned about my well being and on top of that I also had Dr. Vanagunas for many years and he too was a very good gastroenterologist and so that's why I gave a 10 to NWMH Gastroenterology Dept. Because I have experience as a patient and many years going to NWMH for regular colonoscopies and have never experienced any problems.
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
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Pfizer, Inc. Alliance
External Professional Relationships
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