Biography

Alejandro Llanos-Chea, M.D. is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist at Children’s Health℠ and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Llanos-Chea is a part of our Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and GI Motility Program and is the Associate Director of the Multidisciplinary Pediatric Aerodigestive Clinic (MPAC). He provides care for children with a range of conditions including GI motility disorders, aerodigestive diseases and colorectal disorders. 

“Neurogastroenterology and motility in kids is an area where there’s still a lot to learn. Children with these disorders often struggle to find providers who can understand their condition and symptoms. I’m passionate about providing them compassionate, personalized care – using cutting-edge testing and therapies.”

Dr. Llanos-Chea earned his medical degree at the Universidad of Peruana Cayetano Heredia and completed his pediatrics residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. He went on to pursue a pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at the Harvard University program at Massachusetts General Hospital and gain additional training in pediatric neurogastroenterology and motility at Boston Children's Hospital. 

Dr. Llanos-Chea’s clinical and research interests include GI motility, aerodigestive disorders, anorectal and colorectal conditions and disorders of the gut-brain interaction.

In his free time, Dr. Llanos-Chea enjoys spending time with his wife and kids. He’s also a self-proclaimed “foodie” who loves to explore new restaurants in the Dallas area. 

Biography