Biographical summary
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.
Conditions treated
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 1987
Chief ResidentSt. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
- 1986
ResidencySt. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
- 1985
ResidencyHoward University Hospital
- 1983
MDHoward University College of Medicine
- 1981
BSCity University of New York
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2004
Developmental Behavioral PediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics
- 1988
Pediatrics (Archived)American Board of Pediatrics
Awards and honors
- 2020
Selected for the Minnesota Monthly magazine 2020-2021 Top Doctors listMinnesota Monthly Magazine
- 2020
2020 Bronze Award for Down Syndrome Patient EducationNational Health Information Awards
- 2019
Selected for the Minnesota Monthly magazine 2019-2020 Top Doctors listMinnesota Monthly Magazine
- 2018
Selected for the Minnesota Monthly magazine 2018-2019 Top Doctors listMinnesota Monthly Magazine
- 2018
Marcus Sherels Community Service Award RT Autism Awareness Foundation
- 2016
Nominated, Teacher of the Year by JHACH ResidentsJohns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
- 2012
Health Care Heroes FinalistTampa Bay Business Journal
- 2011
Outstanding Community Partner Award, Department of Child & Family StudiesUniversity of South Florida
- 1996
JHACH Certificate of Recognition for Service Excellence Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
- 1985
Marie and Oscar Randolph Award, Excellence in Child DevelopmentHoward University Hospital
- 1983
Honors in PsychiatryHoward University College of Medicine
Professional memberships
- 2020 - present
ParticipantTouchpoint, Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
- 2019 - present
ParticipantDivision Chair Forum, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
- 2019 - present
MemberGeneral Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Recruitment Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
- 2018 - present
MemberDevelopmental Screening Taskforce, Employee and Community Health, Independent Multidisciplinary Programs
- 2018 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 2018 - present
MemberInternational Society for Autism Research
- 2017 - present
ParticipantFull Group Division Meeting, Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
- 2016 - 2017
Executive CouncilInstitute for Brain Protection Sciences (IBPS), Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
- 2016 - 2017
Medical DirectorAmbulatory and Networks Council, Institute for Brain Protection Sciences (IBPS), Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
- 2015 - 2017
MemberStandards and Credentials Committee, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
- 2015 - 2017
MemberPinellas Interagency Networking Council for Students (PINCS)
- 2015 - 2016
MemberCommunity Meeting of the Minds, University of South Florida
- 2013 - 2017
MemberPhilanthropy Committee, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
- 2013 - 2017
LeaderAutism Center, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
- 2013 - 2015
Committee MemberHospital Advocacy Council, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
- 2012 - 2017
FacilitatorAutism Center, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
- 2012 - 2017
LeaderAutism Center, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
- 2011 - 2017
FacilitatorAutism Center Project Meeting, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
- 2011 - 2012
LeaderAutism Center, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
- 2010 - 2012
Committee MemberMedical Administrative Committee, All Children's Hospital
- 2004 - 2007
MemberJohns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
- 2002 - 2005
MemberCenter for Autism and Related Disabilities sponsored by the Developmental Disabilities Council, University of South Florida
- 2000 - present
MemberSection on Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics
- 1996 - 2004
ChairEarly Intervention Program Systems Committee, All Children's Hospital
- 1996 - 1997
LeaderEarly Intervention Program, All Children's Hospital
- 1995 - 1998
FacilitatorCommunity Health Centers of Pinellas
- 1992
LeaderCommunity Health Centers of Pinellas
- 1989 - present
FellowAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
Publications