About Robert F. Gonsalves, DO
Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Gonsalves first came to Arizona to attend Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University. He then completed his pediatric residency at Emory University in Atlanta, GA before returning to the desert to complete his fellowship in pediatric endocrinology at Phoenix Children's Hospital.
Upon completing his training, he accepted a position as an attending pediatric endocrinologist here at Phoenix Children's.
Dr. Gonsalves's clinical interests include thyroid cancer, calcium issues, and type 1 diabetes. He also serves as a Quality Improvement leader within the division.
Outside of work he enjoys kayaking, seeing live music, discovering new restaurants, and spending time with family.
Medical School / Education
Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale, AZ
Residency
(Pediatrics) Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Fellowship
(Pediatric Endocrinology) Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, AZ
Rob Gonsalves, Ramin Jamshidi, Dorothee Newbern, Gabriel Shaibi, Micah Olson, Reeti Chawla, Sharon H. Gnagi and Oliver J. Oatman. A quality improvement project for managing hypocalcemia after pediatric total thyroidectomy. Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, October 2020.
Gonsalves R, Aleck K, Newbern D, Shaibi G, Kapadia C and Oatman O. Severe early onset obesity and hypopituitarism in a child with a novel SIM1 gene mutation. Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Case Reports, September 2020.
Phoenix Children's Hospital - Thomas Campus
1920 E. Cambridge Ave.
Rosenberg Plaza
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Rating & Reviews
Our visit to Endocrinology was as good as a Dr apt could be. Staff was AMAZING, PATIENT & UNDERSTANDING!!! Such a blessing!!!
Both my teen & I were treated with kindness and respect by all members of the team.
Dr. Gonsalves is awesome, always professional and very clear explaining everything that way I can understand. Tracy Rice was there explaining everything about insulin pumps and making everything easier for us. Thank you so much for everything.
The doctor always seems to be so polite, encouraging, and knowledgeable on questions I have regarding my daughter. And he always seems to be very... That it's important that my daughter gets the best medical treatment. We feel very comfortable and we really appreciate all his help and dignity that he has, the love for his patients. We want to thank him and his staff. Thank you from our hearts.
Dr. Gonsalves is very caring. My son has seen several specialist throughout the years and Dr. Gonsalves is one of the top providers!
Overall experience was great. We were able to be seen right away. Everyone was nice and welcoming. The provider was great and spoke to my child with care and was very thorough with the information so my child was also able to understand.
We love Dr Gonsalves & staff. They are excellent!!!
We loved the location. Staff was super helpful and friendly. Dr. Gonsalves is amazing!! He has helped so much throughout my son's first year as a diabetic!! Tracey is fabulous. Visits are like seeing extended family. We appreciate all of their care and support!!