About
Dr. Alexandra Florence is a board-certified pediatrician and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant serving families in Leander, TX. She earned her undergraduate degree with highest honors in Human Development and Family Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin in 2011. She went on to complete her MD at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston in 2015. Her pediatric residency training took place at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, NC, where she built the clinical foundation she carries today. The American Board of Pediatrics certified her in 2018, and she earned her IBCLC credential in 2022 after her own breastfeeding journey with her oldest son deepened her commitment to postpartum care. In 2020, she completed a Mini-Fellowship in Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care through the REACH Institute.
Dr. Florence has over eight years of experience caring for children from infancy through young adulthood. She is passionate about sports medicine and has pursued extra electives, participated in concussion research, and volunteered at sideline events, race clinics, and school health programs. She collaborates actively with local school trainers and physical therapists to support young athletes. Originally from Iowa and raised in the Austin area, she returned to Texas from North Carolina to be closer to family. She and her husband Jeff have two boys, Cooper and Brecken, and a dog named Rudy. When she is not seeing patients, she enjoys hiking, live music, crafting, and traveling with her family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Texas at Austin, BS with highest honors in Human Development and Family Sciences - Early Childhood Option (2011)
Medical School
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX (MD, 2015)
Residency
Pediatric Residency, UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC (2018)
Additional Training
Mini-Fellowship in Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care, REACH Institute (2020)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Florence right for?
Dr. Florence is a strong fit for families who want a pediatrician who comes to them. Newborn families benefit from her IBCLC credential and the all-inclusive 4th Trimester Package. Parents of young athletes will find her sports medicine training and concussion expertise particularly valuable. She is well-suited for children managing ADHD, anxiety, depression, asthma, or other chronic conditions. Families seeking a pediatrician who knows their child by name and offers same-day access will find her practice a natural fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Florence treats a broad range of pediatric conditions. Her clinical scope includes ADHD, anxiety, depression, asthma, eczema, allergies, developmental delay, and menstrual problems. She also manages concussions and sports injuries for young athletes. Behavioral concerns like sleep challenges, tantrums, and potty training also fall within her scope.
Yes. The American Board of Pediatrics certified Dr. Florence in 2018. She also holds the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant credential, which she earned in 2022.
Dr. Florence earned her MD at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston in 2015. She completed her pediatric residency at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, NC in 2018. In 2020, she completed a Mini-Fellowship in Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care through the REACH Institute.
Yes. Dr. Florence holds IBCLC certification and provides lactation support as part of her practice. She offers an all-inclusive 4th Trimester Package for newborn families covering birth through three months. Her own breastfeeding experience deepened her commitment to this area of care.
Dr. Florence pursued extra electives and participated in concussion research to strengthen her sports medicine expertise. She evaluates and manages concussions and sports injuries. She also collaborates with local school trainers and physical therapists to coordinate care for young athletes.
Yes. Dr. Florence screens and treats children for ADHD, anxiety, and depression. She completed a Mini-Fellowship in Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care through the REACH Institute. Mental health care comes included in the standard membership at no additional cost.
Yes. House calls are a core part of how Dr. Florence practices medicine. She built Happy Trails Pediatrics around the belief that children receive better care in a familiar environment. Families can request in-home visits as part of their membership.
Dr. Florence cares for children from birth through young adulthood. She also supports newborn families during the postpartum period through the 4th Trimester Package, which covers birth to three months.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026