Biography

Dr. Maria J. Sanchez is a board-certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics who is passionate about caring for children and supporting families through every stage of childhood. Originally from Argentina, she brings a unique international background to her work in pediatrics and is fluent in Spanish, English, and Italian, allowing her to connect with families from many different cultures.

Dr. Sanchez completed her medical training at Universidad Favaloro Medical School in Buenos Aires and went on to complete pediatric residency training in Argentina at Hospital Juan A. Fernández, one of the country’s leading hospitals. She later moved to the United States to continue her pediatric training at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas through UT Southwestern, where she further developed her clinical expertise caring for infants, children, and adolescents.

Throughout her career, Dr. Sanchez has been deeply committed to patient care, clinical research, and medical education. She has participated in clinical rotations at the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and the University of Miami’s Holtz Children’s Hospital. Her academic work includes research in cardiovascular and cardiometabolic prevention in children. She has published numerous papers, coauthored international guidelines, and contributed to book chapters.

Her dedication to learning and teaching has earned her awards for Teaching Excellence and Clinical Research Scholarship.

Dr. Sanchez believes pediatrics is a special opportunity to help children grow into healthy, confident adults. She values building strong relationships with families, taking time to answer questions, and partnering with parents to support each child’s health and development.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Sanchez enjoys staying active and has loved sports throughout her life. One of her favorite activities is alpine skiing, and she has even worked as a ski instructor for children. Dr. Sanchez is excited about caring for children in the community.