Alejandra Pineda, MD

• University of Illinois College of Medicine – Peoria – MD
• University of Miami – Biochemistry, Molecular Biology

Bio

Alejandra Pineda, MD (she/her/hers) joined DFMCH as a resident in 2024. Alejandra is passionate about engaging with her communities and using her voice as a physician to advocate for patients as both individuals and as communities. Alejandra grew up in Elgin, IL. She earned her undergraduate degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from the University of Miami. She returned to Illinois to earn her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine – Peoria. While in medical school, Alejandra started a mobile food pantry that provided culturally appropriate healthy foods and recipes to the Hispanic population in Peoria. This experience affirmed her passion for community engagement as she was able to successfully connect with the Hispanic community and bring medicine through food. She enjoys practicing family medicine because of the unique opportunity to be a part of her patients’ lives and become extended family to her patients. Alejandra is passionate about mental health, addiction medicine, women’s health and obstetrics, and procedures. Outside of the clinic and hospital, Alejandra can often be found enjoying arts and crafts, exploring trails either on foot or on a bike, trying new recipes, rewatching tv shows, and spending time with family and friends.