Summary

Dr. M. Rosario Ferreira is a gastroenterologist with nearly four decades of experience treating digestive and gastrointestinal conditions. She earned her medical degree from the University of Lisbon Faculty of Medicine and completed both her residency and fellowship at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, finishing her fellowship in 1998. Her extensive 39 years of practice have established her as an experienced specialist in gastroenterology. Dr. Ferreira is fluent in French and Portuguese.

Dr. Ferreira practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and sees patients at the Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Center in Chicago, Illinois. She specializes in treating conditions such as anemia, celiac disease, and colon polyps. Her procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies, and she also offers virtual care services for patient convenience. Patients have given Dr. Ferreira an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 39 years of experience
  • 11 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks French, Portuguese
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Center

259 E Erie St Lavin Family Pavilion, Ste 1600Chicago, IL 60611

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Dr. M. Rosario Ferreira, MDDr. Jonathan Rosenberg, MDDr. Jennifer Spanier-Stiasny, DODr. Rahul Julka, MD
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.8 
3.5 
4.5 
39 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks French, Portuguese Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English
Chicago , ILGurnee , ILHighland Park , ILHomewood , IL
Med School: University of Lisbon Faculty of Medicine Med School: University of Illinois Chicago of Medicine Med School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences Med School: Loyola University Medical Center
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. M. Rosario Ferreira

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois - Federal Employees Program
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. M. Rosario Ferreira has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. M. Rosario Ferreira has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Constipation
  • Gastroenterologist
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University1998

Residency

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University1993

Medical School

University of Lisbon Faculty of MedicineGraduated in 1987
Lisbon University (Portugal)Graduated in 1987

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. M. Rosario Ferreira speak?
Dr. M. Rosario Ferreira speaks French and Portuguese.
Does Dr. M. Rosario Ferreira accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. M. Rosario Ferreira accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. M. Rosario Ferreira's office located?
Dr. M. Rosario Ferreira's office is located at 259 E Erie St Lavin Family Pavilion, Ste 1600, Chicago, IL, 60611.
Which hospitals is Dr. M. Rosario Ferreira affiliated with?
Dr. M. Rosario Ferreira is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Does Dr. M. Rosario Ferreira accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. M. Rosario Ferreira accepts on their Vitals profile.

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