meet our team
Liliana C. Buitrago Sanchez, MD, FAAP
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Languages spoken:
English & Spanish
Q&A with Dr. Buitrago Sanchez
What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?
Toy Story
What is your favorite children's book and why?
The Little Prince is one of my favorite children book because talks about the principles of life, love, friendship, the changes between childhood and the adult life and how to give value to little things in life.
What was your favorite childhood toy?
Barbies
Who is your greatest inspiration and why?
My mom is my greatest inspiration since she is always so positive even if there are challenges, for all her work with kids and for her personality.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
Hiking, traveling with my family, learning different languages and from different cultures.
What inspired you to work in pediatrics?
My mother worked in a child institution that was providing resources to families with low income and homeless, her work inspire me to do something that impact the life of the kids and their families, so I decided to become a Pediatrician.
What unique qualities, skills, or services set you apart, and how do you build a positive rapport with patients and their families?
I'm so passionate about being a Pediatrician and my main priority is make sure that my patients are healthy and that I can impact the lives of them for their adult life.
I'm easy going, very honest and I make sure you feel that your kid will receive a high quality of care every visit.
Breastfeeding Support
Sleep Concerns and Bedtime Routines
Asthma and Allergy Management
El Bosque University, Bogota (2006 - 2012)
Residency:
BronxCare Health System
Awarded as best Pediatric resident on my first year of Pediatrics.
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics