Lilian Gonsalves-Ebrahim, MD
Psychiatry
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Age Groups Seen
- Adult
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Lilian Gonsalves-Ebrahim
Biography
Lilian Gonsalves, MD, is Clinical Professor of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, and Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology. She holds a joint appointment in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Gault Women's Health Center. She is a Cleveland Clinic-trained, board-certified psychiatrist with interest and expertise in mood disorders in women, chronic pain and psychological aspects of the medically and surgically ill patient. She has also successfully used the group model for medication management in women with anxiety and mood disorders.
Dr. Gonsalves received her medical education at G.S. Medical College in Bombay, India.While in Bombay, she completed an internship at King Edward Memorial Hospital. She completed a psychiatry residency at Cleveland Clinic.
She is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, the Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine, and the American College of Psychiatrists. She has served as Past President of the Cleveland Psychiatric Society, and she was a member of the Cleveland Clinic's Board of Governors for five years.Actively involved in teaching medical students and residents, her most recent research is focused on patient satisfaction with shared visits for women's health and women's mental health. She serves as a journal reviewer for the International Journal of Medicine in Psychiatry, Journal of Women's Health and Psychosomatics.
Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Residency: Cleveland Clinic, 1981
- Residency: King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, 1977
- Internship: King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, 1976
- Medical Education: G.S. Medical College, 1975
- Undergraduate: University of Bombay, Seth G.S. Medical College, 1970
Board Certifications
- Psychiatry: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 1982
Professional Highlights
- Elected Member Board of Governors
- President, Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association (2008-2010)
Awards
- Fellow, American College of Psychiatrists
- Named one of \"Top Docs\" in Cleveland Magazine
Professional Memberships
Research & Publications
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