Jacobo Leopoldo Santolaya, MD

Dr. Jacobo Santolaya specializes in gastroenterology and pediatrics, bringing a decade of clinical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Rutgers University - The State University of New Jersey before completing his residency at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in 2019. Dr. Santolaya furthered his training with a fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center, finishing in 2022. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Santolaya practices at Children's Health Specialty Center in Dallas, Texas, where he focuses on digestive health conditions affecting young patients. He treats children with celiac disease, constipation, and diarrhea with blood in stool. His clinical work includes research on colonic enteroendocrine cells and their effect on metabolism and the microbiome. Dr. Santolaya also conducts research related to inflammatory bowel disease, contributing to advances in pediatric gastroenterology care.