About Sandra Paipilla Monroy
I am Dr. Sandra Paipilla Monroy, a pediatric gastroenterologist in Bogotá with 30 years of clinical experience, dedicated to the comprehensive care of children and adolescents from birth to 18 years of age, with a special focus on the diagnosis and treatment of digestive tract diseases.
I am known for providing thorough, precise, and clear clinical evaluations based on detailed medical histories, with an educational approach directed toward both the child and their family. My priority is helping families understand symptoms, identifying objective findings, and establishing an accurate diagnosis.
As a pediatric gastroenterologist in Bogotá, my therapeutic approach focuses on improving symptoms comprehensively, promoting nutritional education, and encouraging healthy eating habits, considering nutrition as a fundamental pillar of treatment, prevention, and long-term digestive wellness.
I perform upper and lower digestive endoscopy procedures in children and adolescents with extensive experience, advanced technical skills, and an excellent safety record without complications throughout my professional career, always ensuring careful, compassionate, and safe medical care.
My goal is to provide comprehensive, warm, ethical, and evidence-based medical care focused on improving the quality of life of my patients and their families in Bogotá.
Accepted Insurances:
Allianz
AXA Colpatria
Colmédica
Póliza de Sura
Consultation value:
- Consult value: $300.000
Procedures and treatments:
Diseases and disorders:
GERD in children
Gastritis
Pediatric constipation
Diarrhea in children
Abdominal pain in children
Infant colic
Celiac disease
Food allergies in children
Food intolerances
Functional gastrointestinal disorders
Disorders of gut-brain interaction
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Vomiting in children
Abdominal bloating
Intestinal absorption disorders
Gut microbiome disorders
Malnutrition in children
Childhood obesity
Growth disorders in children
Pediatric weight and height problems
Pediatric digestive diseases
Feeding disorders in children
Fatty liver disease in children
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Jaundice in children
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Sandra Paipilla Monroy locations and facilities
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Cra 19A No. 82- 85 Country Medical Center Cons. 208 Bogotá, ColombiaToday
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Sandra Paipilla Monroy Curriculum
Education
- Doctor of medicine Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogotá, Colombia
Specializations
- Pediatrics Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogotá, Colombia
- Specialist in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Louisiana State University Children’s Hospital New Orleans, LA, USA
- Advanced Training in Pediatric Endoscopy Instituto Chileno Japonés Hospital Clinico San Borja Arriarán Santiago, Chile
- Diploma in Healthcare Management Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano Bogotá, Colombia
Last congresses and seminars
- Colombian and Latin American Congresses of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition ,
- International symposia on gut microbiota, probiotics and prebiotics, functional digestive disorders and advanced pediatric nutrition ,
- Speaker at national and international scientific events on gut-brain axis disorders, gastroesophageal reflux, functional constipation, recurrent abdominal pain, acute diarrhea, gut microbiome and therapeutic modulation. ,
- Advanced Training in Pediatric Digestive Endoscopy Instituto Chileno Japonés de Enfermedades Digestivas y Hospital San Borja Arriarán Santiago de Chile, Chila
- Course - Workshop in Pedagogy and Curriculum Design Universidad de los Andes ,
- Continuous participation in continuing medical education programs, clinical updates, and specialized training in pediatric gastroenterology, nutrition, and endoscopy. ,
- Member of national medical consensus groups (food allergy, childhood diarrhea, constipation and reflux). ,
Board Certifications
- Miembro Fundador Colegio Colombiano de Gastroenterología Pediátrica
Publications and conferences
Dr. Sandra Paipilla Monroy has an outstanding academic and scientific background, with more than 20 publications in national and international specialized journals, as well as contributions to evidence-based clinical guideline chapters.
Her main research areas include:
- Helicobacter pylori infection in children
- Functional gastrointestinal disorders and gut-brain interaction disorders
- Gastroesophageal reflux and chronic constipation
- Pediatric nutrition, gut microbiome, probiotics, and prebiotics
- Acute diarrheal disease and cystic fibrosis
Between 1994 and 1995, she participated in pioneering research on Helicobacter pylori in children at academic centers in the United States.
From 1996 to 1999, she developed key publications in pediatric nutrition and clinical gastroenterology.
In 2003, she authored chapters in the Evidence-Based Practical Pediatrics Guidelines, covering topics such as diarrhea, gastroesophageal reflux, and constipation.
In 2009, she received the Second Place Award for Best Research in Pediatric Gastroenterology for her study on intestinal graft-versus-host disease after transplantation.
She has also contributed to national and international clinical guidelines and consensus publications and has served as a peer reviewer for the Colombian Journal of Gastroenterology since 2015.
Preguntas frecuentes
Where is the office of Sandra Paipilla Monroy ?
The office of Sandra Paipilla Monroy is located at:
Cra 19A No. 82- 85 Country Medical Center Cons. 208, Bogotá, Colombia
What are the specialties of Sandra Paipilla Monroy ?
The specialties of Sandra Paipilla Monroy are: Pediatric gastroenterologist, Digestive endoscopy, Pediatrician.
What are the office hours of Sandra Paipilla Monroy ?
The office hours of Sandra Paipilla Monroy is:
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What languages does Sandra Paipilla Monroy ?
Sandra Paipilla Monroy speaks Spanish, English.
Which insurances does Sandra Paipilla Monroy ?
Sandra Paipilla Monroy accepts Allianz, AXA Colpatria, Colmédica, Póliza de Sura.