Gastroenterology
Emanuelle Bellaguarda, M.D.
Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine
Dr. Emanuelle Bellaguarda is a board-certified gastroenterologist specializing in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. With over 15 years of experience, she manages complex cases of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, employing biologic therapies such as infliximab and other anti-inflammatory agents to achieve disease remission. Her research investigates the impact of IBD medications on male fertility, including semen quality and genetic structure,
20+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- Universidade Estadual do Ceara — MD, 2006
- Boston University Medical Center — Residency, Internal Medicine, 2011
- University of Chicago — Fellowship, Gastroenterology/Hepatology/Nutrition, 2014
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2015
Peer Recognition
2026
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Choice Provider
2026
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Nephrology and Hypertension Program
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch
Experience
20+ years in practice