Dr. Alejandro Clavier is the medical director at Esperanza 63rd Street. Dr. Clavier is no stranger to the Esperanza family, having been our medical director between 2008 and 2015. Dr. Clavier completed his pediatric residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and served as chief resident. He completed his General Academic Pediatrics Fellowship program and master’s in public health (MPH), and became an assistant professor at UIC until 2008. In 2015 he developed his independent practice, VIDA Pediatrics, and in 2021 returned to Esperanza as a site medical director. Dr. Clavier served as a member of the Illinois Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) from 2019 until 2023. He was a member of the executive committee of the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP) from 2016 to 2024, and still actively participates with ICAAP. Dr. Clavier has a particular interest in oral health, nutrition, and physical activity. He lives in Chicago with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys running, biking, and other outdoor activities