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Flora R. Howie, M.D.

  1. Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician
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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

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Flora R. Howie, M.D., is a developmental-behavioral pediatrician, with specialty interest in autism. Her clinical focus includes:

  • Expertise in evaluation and management of autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities such as ADHD, cognitive delay, or genetic syndromes.
  • Care for patients from infancy to 18 years of age.
  • Providing care in Mayo Clinic Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics for comprehensive family centered care.
  • Listening to patients and determining their parent's concerns and expectations in order to develop the best management plan for the family.

In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Howie is active in advocacy, research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows.

  1. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children
  2. Autism spectrum disorder
  3. Intellectual disability
  1. 1987
    Chief ResidentSt. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
  2. 1986
    ResidencySt. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
  3. 1985
    ResidencyHoward University Hospital
  4. 1983
    MDHoward University College of Medicine
  5. 1981
    BSCity University of New York

Certifications

  1. 2004
    Developmental Behavioral PediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics
  2. 1988
    Pediatrics (Archived)American Board of Pediatrics

Awards and honors

  1. 2020
    Selected for the Minnesota Monthly magazine 2020-2021 Top Doctors listMinnesota Monthly Magazine
  2. 2020
    2020 Bronze Award for Down Syndrome Patient EducationNational Health Information Awards
  3. 2019
    Selected for the Minnesota Monthly magazine 2019-2020 Top Doctors listMinnesota Monthly Magazine
  4. 2018
    Selected for the Minnesota Monthly magazine 2018-2019 Top Doctors listMinnesota Monthly Magazine
  5. 2018
    Marcus Sherels Community Service Award RT Autism Awareness Foundation
  6. 2016
    Nominated, Teacher of the Year by JHACH ResidentsJohns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
  7. 2012
    Health Care Heroes FinalistTampa Bay Business Journal
  8. 2011
    Outstanding Community Partner Award, Department of Child & Family StudiesUniversity of South Florida
  9. 1996
    JHACH Certificate of Recognition for Service Excellence Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
  10. 1985
    Marie and Oscar Randolph Award, Excellence in Child DevelopmentHoward University Hospital
  11. 1983
    Honors in PsychiatryHoward University College of Medicine

Professional memberships

  1. 2020 - present
    ParticipantTouchpoint, Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  2. 2019 - present
    ParticipantDivision Chair Forum, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  3. 2019 - present
    MemberGeneral Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Recruitment Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  4. 2018 - present
    MemberDevelopmental Screening Taskforce, Employee and Community Health, Independent Multidisciplinary Programs
  5. 2018 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  6. 2018 - present
    MemberInternational Society for Autism Research
  7. 2017 - present
    ParticipantFull Group Division Meeting, Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  8. 2016 - 2017
    Executive CouncilInstitute for Brain Protection Sciences (IBPS), Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
  9. 2016 - 2017
    Medical DirectorAmbulatory and Networks Council, Institute for Brain Protection Sciences (IBPS), Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
  10. 2015 - 2017
    MemberStandards and Credentials Committee, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
  11. 2015 - 2017
    MemberPinellas Interagency Networking Council for Students (PINCS)
  12. 2015 - 2016
    MemberCommunity Meeting of the Minds, University of South Florida
  13. 2013 - 2017
    MemberPhilanthropy Committee, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
  14. 2013 - 2017
    LeaderAutism Center, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
  15. 2013 - 2015
    Committee MemberHospital Advocacy Council, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
  16. 2012 - 2017
    FacilitatorAutism Center, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
  17. 2012 - 2017
    LeaderAutism Center, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
  18. 2011 - 2017
    FacilitatorAutism Center Project Meeting, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
  19. 2011 - 2012
    LeaderAutism Center, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
  20. 2010 - 2012
    Committee MemberMedical Administrative Committee, All Children's Hospital
  21. 2004 - 2007
    MemberJohns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
  22. 2002 - 2005
    MemberCenter for Autism and Related Disabilities sponsored by the Developmental Disabilities Council, University of South Florida
  23. 2000 - present
    MemberSection on Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics
  24. 1996 - 2004
    ChairEarly Intervention Program Systems Committee, All Children's Hospital
  25. 1996 - 1997
    LeaderEarly Intervention Program, All Children's Hospital
  26. 1995 - 1998
    FacilitatorCommunity Health Centers of Pinellas
  27. 1992
    LeaderCommunity Health Centers of Pinellas
  28. 1989 - present
    FellowAmerican Academy of Pediatrics

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