Dr. Nirain D’Souza, M.D. is a Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon at The CORE Institute specializing in conditions that affect the foot and ankle. Dr. D’Souza attended Chicago Medical School, where he earned his Doctoral Degree. Dr. He then went on to complete his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at the University of Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey. Furthering his education, Dr. D’Souza completed a Fellowship in Foot & Ankle Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Nirain D’Souza, M.D. is a Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon at The CORE Institute specializing in conditions that affect the foot and ankle. Dr. D’Souza attended Chicago Medical School, where he earned his Doctoral Degree. Dr. He then went on to complete his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at the University of Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey. Furthering his education, Dr. D’Souza completed a Fellowship in Foot & Ankle Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Thoroughly explained details of surgery and outcome.
(4 days ago)
Feb-2026
He hasn’t told me the results of my MRI 4 days after its completion. He told me that he is leaving the clinic. He did give me the name of another doctor but otherwise provided no follow up.
(4 days ago)
Feb-2026
Not only is he an excellent surgeon but his bedside manner is fantastic!! He reconstructed my ankle. Did a phenomenal job!! 10/10
(4 days ago)
Feb-2026
Listening to my concerns and understood my diagnosis made helpful recommendations
(5 days ago)
Feb-2026
He is the best surgeon and person . He is caring a lot about his patients
(6 days ago)
Feb-2026
I wish the office would have notified me of that because this just delays my surgery further
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Dr.D'Souza diagnosis was very thorogh and I have a path forward for my foot.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Great appointment, knowledable, and kind.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
No discussion on follow up if necessary, didn't tell me what grade of tear just torn., didn't talk about physical therapy. I felt extremely dismissed. Just bc I was talking about being 3mth post a different injury that was a concern. Im not just an average person im an athlete and im left wondering why I wrnt to just hear ace bandage
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr D’Souza was great; he listened to my issues and talked through options. I appreciate his consideration!
Dr. Nirain D’Souza, M.D. is a Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon at The CORE Institute specializing in conditions that affect the foot and ankle.
Prior to joining The CORE Institute, Dr. D’Souza held the position of partner and physician at Midwest Orthopaedic Center. Furthermore, he served as the Medical Staff Committee Member-at-Large at Unity-Point Health. Concurrently, he led as the Director of Outpatient Orthopaedic Surgery and Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Center for Health ASC during the same period.
Dr. D’Souza attended Chicago Medical School, where he earned his Doctoral Degree. Dr. He then went on to complete his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at the University of Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey. Furthering his education, Dr. D’Souza completed a Fellowship in Foot & Ankle Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. D’Souza excels in tailoring treatment options to suit his patients’ needs. He customizes care plans to address a range of conditions such as ligament and tendon tears, collapsed arches, achilles injuries, bunion correction, and deformity correction. Apart from his surgical expertise, he also employs non-surgical treatment approaches for his patients.
Thoroughly explained details of surgery and outcome.
He hasn’t told me the results of my MRI 4 days after its completion. He told me that he is leaving the clinic. He did give me the name of another doctor but otherwise provided no follow up.
Not only is he an excellent surgeon but his bedside manner is fantastic!! He reconstructed my ankle. Did a phenomenal job!! 10/10
Listening to my concerns and understood my diagnosis made helpful recommendations
He is the best surgeon and person . He is caring a lot about his patients
I wish the office would have notified me of that because this just delays my surgery further
Dr.D'Souza diagnosis was very thorogh and I have a path forward for my foot.
Great appointment, knowledable, and kind.
No discussion on follow up if necessary, didn't tell me what grade of tear just torn., didn't talk about physical therapy. I felt extremely dismissed. Just bc I was talking about being 3mth post a different injury that was a concern. Im not just an average person im an athlete and im left wondering why I wrnt to just hear ace bandage
Dr D’Souza was great; he listened to my issues and talked through options. I appreciate his consideration!