Joao Paulo

Da Costa Goncalves

MD

Stroke care asks us to move quickly without losing sight of the person in front of us. What I value most is helping patients and families understand not only what is happening in the brain, but what it may mean for the life, independence, and relationships they hope to return to. I also love teaching and learning alongside medical students, residents, and fellows, and working within a stroke team that challenges one another, translates emerging evidence into practice, and shows up fully for our patients.

Moving between cultures, languages, and health systems has shaped how I listen, communicate, and connect with patients from many different backgrounds.