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Alexandra Florence, MD, Pediatrics, Austin, TX

AlexandraFlorenceMD

Pediatrics Austin, TX

MD, FAAP, IBCLC

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  • Office

    8911 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY
    Suite 4200 #321
    Austin, TX 78759
    Phone+1 512-333-4538
    Fax+1 737-221-5850

Summary

  • I am a board certified pediatrician and lactation consultant providing direct pediatric care. Happy Trails Pediatrics delivers modern care the old fashioned way: direct, personalized and convenient, all in the comfort of your own home. I provide comprehensive pediatric care, postpartum & lactation support, sports medicine and medical grade ear piercing.
  • Happy Trails Pediatrics

    Happy Trails Pediatrics is a direct primary care practice in Leander, Texas that provides accessible, compassionate and transparent pediatric care.

Education & Training

  • REACH Institute
    REACH InstituteFellowship, 2020 - 2020
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Pediatrics, 2015 - 2018
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineClass of 2015
  • University of Texas at Austin
    University of Texas at AustinBS, Human Development and Family Sciences, early childhood option, Highest Honors, 2007 - 2011

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2015 - 2018
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • International Board of Lactation ConsultantsInternational Board Lactation Consultant Certification (IBCLC)

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Academy of Educators UNC School of Medicine, 2017
  • L. Leighton Hill, M.D. Excellence in Pediatrics Award Texas Children's Hospital Houston, 2014-2015
  • Alpha Phi Sigma Pre-Medical Honor Society 2009-2011
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Publications & Presentations

Abstracts/Posters

  • A Case of Vertebral Artery Dissection and Cerebellar Infarct in the Setting of Concussion in a Collegiate Football Player.
    A Florence, D Park., American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference, Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness, Chicago, IL, 9/16/2017
  • The “Gold” Standard? A 4-year-old Boy with Somnolence and Focal Weakness.
    A Florence, E Zwemer, American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference, Section on Pediatric Trainees (top 20 abstracts), Chicago, IL, 9/16/2017
  • Why the Long Face? A Case of Neonatal Hypotonia.
    L Frazer, A Florence, D Warner, American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference, Section on Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine, Chicago, IL, 9/15/2017
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Lectures

  • The “Gold” Standard? A 4-year-old Boy with Somnolence and Focal Weakness. Oral presentation for Super Conundrums session (top 5 abstracts). 
    Pediatric Hospital Medicine Conference, Nashville, TN. - 7/21/2017

Committees

  • Clinic Representative, Department of Pediatrics at SDNAMC Medical Staff Committee 2019 - 2020
  • Representative, Pediatric Educational Committee 2017 - 2018
  • Student Co-Chair of Executive Admissions Subcommittee, Student Interviewer, Admissions Representative, Tour Guide, Baylor College of Medicine Admissions Committee 2011 - 2015

Research History

  • AAP Mild Traumatic Brain Injury ECHO Practice LeadLed practice to excel on all study measures over 6-month cycle as part of the learning collaborative and quality improvement program to improve outcomes for children with all severities of traumatic brain injuries.2019 - 2020
  • Research AssistantDepartment of Human Development and Family Sciences, UT Austin. Research assistant for attachment and peer relationships study with Deborah Jacobvitz, Ph.D., Director School of Human Ecology.2010 - 2011

Professional Memberships

Industry Relationships

  • Continuity Clinic Preceptor, UT Dell Medical School Pediatric Residency Program2021 - Present