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Location
Gainesville Office
14535 John Marshall Highway
Suite 206
Gainesville,
VA
20155
Manassas Office
9384 Forestwood Lane
Suite A
Manassas,
VA
20110
Accepts New Patients
Offers Virtual Visits
Occupation
PEDIATRICS
“I feel that one of the main roles I play as a pediatrician is to educate children and their parents on how to stay healthy and to help them set the stage for maintaining life-long healthy behaviors. I enjoy forming a partnership with parents and fostering their ability to make decisions about their child’s healthcare together. An educated and empowered parent is a key part of the team where good care is provided for their children.”
Board Certification
Pediatrics
Areas of Expertise
Adolescent Health Supervision
Mental Health Issues/ADHD
Pediatric Dermatology
Pediatric Health Supervision
Education
Internship and Residency
Children's National Medical Center
Pediatrics
Washington, D.C.
1987 and 1989
Medical School
Emory University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Atlanta, GA
1986
Undergraduate School
Binghamton University
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Binghamton, NY
1982
Affiliated Hospitals
Novant Health Haymarket Medical Center
Novant Health Prince William Medical Center
Professional Associations
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Fellow
1987 - Present
Medical Society of Virginia (MSV)
Member
1990 - Present
Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Member
Personal Interests
Time with my family is very important to me. Outside of the office, I enjoy outdoor activities such as downhill skiing, bicycling, hiking, walking my dog, and gardening. I also like craft activities such as crocheting and reading mystery and historical fiction novels.
Awards and Honors
- Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor 2017
- Washingtonian Magazine Top Doctor 2014, 2015
Leadership Positions/Committee Work/Advisory Positions
Prince William Medical Society
Vice President
2002 – 2003
Prince William Hospital
Chairman of the Bylaws Committee
1999 – 2001
Prince William Hospital
Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics
1995 – 1996
Service/Volunteer Work
Dr. Flower volunteered for approximately 10 years as a Girl Scout leader and did various service projects while in that capacity. She organized a Thanksgiving food drive at her daughter’s elementary school and volunteered in her classroom many times. She also volunteered at her other daughters’ high school with band related activities (chaperoning band trips/camps, helping at band events, fundraising, etc).
Biography
Dr. Anita Flower was born and raised in Queens, NY and received her B.S. degree with honors in Biochemistry from Binghamton University in NY State. She received her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta in 1986 after which she moved to the D.C. area to do her residency training at Children's National Medical Center.
She has been in practice in Manassas since completing her residency in 1989. She completed a graduate certificate program in medical management through the Johns Hopkins University in 1999. She has served as Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at Prince William Hospital in 1995-96 and Chairman of the Bylaws committee in 1999-2001. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Medical Society of Virginia and the Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Flower was listed as a “Top Doctor” in the March 2014 issue of Washingtonian magazine and in the February 2017 issue of Northern Virginia magazine. Within the field of pediatrics, she has special interests in adolescent health, behavioral health, and dermatology. She is married and has three grown daughters and two delightful dogs.