Practice Locations
Affiliated Hospitals
- Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
- NorthShore University HealthSystem
Areas of Expertise
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Osteoporosis/Osteopenia
- Osteoarthritis
- Gout/Pseudogout
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Lupus and Autoimmune Disorders
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Sjogren’s Syndrome
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
- Dermatomyositis/Polymyositis
- Fibromyalgia
- Vasculitis
- Scleroderma
- Joint Pain
Biography
Dr. Alejandra Rodriguez completed her training at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. She is board-certified in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine and specializes in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, gout, Sjögren’s syndrome, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoporosis, vasculitis and other connective tissue diseases.
She works closely with her patients to develop effective, highly individualized approaches to care that may include medications, physical therapy, exercise, diet and more. Managing rheumatologic care for the long-term, she presents options that range from aggressive to conservative, helping patients evaluate and choose options that will help them achieve their best function.
Dr. Rodriguez is pleased to offer fully comprehensive care at IBJI. She coordinates a full team that may include physical and occupational therapists; Xray, MRI and ultrasound imaging, and orthopedic specialists who collaborate closely on each patient’s healing and wellness. Dr. Rodriguez also helps patients understand the cost of care and navigate insurance coverage so they can remain compliant with regimens.
She is fluent in Spanish and loves to travel. Zumba classes and soccer matches with her husband and two young boys are her favorite ways to stay fit.
My patients mean so much to me. I’m dedicated to maintaining their function and well-being through close, long-term relationships based on communication and respect.”
Alejandra Rodriguez-Paez, MDEducation
Medical School
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Postdoctoral Fellowship
University of Miami School of Medicine- Mechanisms and Treatment of Progressive Damage after Traumatic Brain Injury
Residency
Albert Einstein Medical Center- Internal Medicine
Fellowship
Albert Einstein Medical Center- Rheumatology
Affiliations and Associations
- American College of Rheumatology
- International Society of Clinical Densitometry
Awards
- Academic Excellence Full Scholarship – postgraduate studies, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia: 2002
- Elected student representative, ANIR (National Association of Interns and Residents), Universidad Nacional de Colombia, June–December: 2001
- Ranked 1st in Medical School Class of 2001 among 153 students
- Academic Excellence Full Scholarship, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia: 1996-2001
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“Could not be more pleased with Dr. Rodrigues Paez. She’s attentive, listens and calls you to follow up on your health.”
“I came to Dr. Rodriguez-Paez after I went to three different doctors in a 25 year span. No one has ever helped me like her. She went above and beyond to help me. I was in so much pain, I could hardly move or walk. She listened, she checked me out from head to toe. I felt so relaxed and calm with her and thinking to myself, this doctor is going to help me. Thank God, I finally have some relief. I ended up trying new medications that worked and she got me off my steroids that I was on for almost five years straight. I can’t believe it took me so long to find such a caring, loyal doctor. I’m truly grateful for her help and I will not go elsewhere. Also, I would like to mention Maria. She’s an amazing nurse and puts in 110% for her patients. Thank you both, you’re a wonderful team.” – Barbara M.
“Dr. Rodriguez-Paez has made a huge difference in my ability to deal with my R.A. She is very thorough and knowledgeable.”
“Dr. Rodriguez-Paez is a doctor I recommend highly. I felt that she cared about me as a patient, and she was very thorough in her review of the facts of the situation. She cares about helping her patients in my experience.”
“Could not be more pleased with Dr. Rodriguez-Paez. She’s attentive, listens and calls you to follow up on your health.”