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Peter Rowe

Peter Rowe, MD

Adolescent Medicine

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Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

Languages

  • English

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Gender

Male

About Peter Rowe

Professional Titles

  • Director, Children's Center Chronic Fatigue Clinic
  • Sunshine Natural Wellbeing Foundation Professor

Primary Academic Title

Professor of Pediatrics

Background

Dr. Peter Rowe is a Professor of Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is the inaugural Sunshine Natural Wellbeing Foundation Professor of Chronic Fatigue and Related Disorders and serves as the Director of the Chronic Fatigue Clinic at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.

His areas of clinical expertise include chronic fatigue syndrome and other disorders characterized by fatigue and orthostatic intolerance. Dr. Rowe and his colleagues were the first to describe the relationship between myalgic ecephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and treatable orthostatic intolerance syndromes, as well as the association between Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and ME/CFS.

After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto, Dr. Rowe earned his medical degree at McMaster University Medical School in Ontario. He completed his residency in pediatrics at Johns Hopkins and completed his fellowship in General Pediatric Academic Development. He was on the staff at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario from 1987-1991 before returning to Johns Hopkins in 1991.

Dr. Rowe’s research focuses on the physiologic factors (circulatory dysregulation, allergic disorders, joint laxity, biomechanical strain, and neuroanatomic problems) that contribute to chronic fatigue as asymptom, and to ME/CFS and long COVID as conditions.

In 2014, Dr. Rowe received the research award from the International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (IACFS/ME) for his clinical and scientific work on chronic fatigue syndrome and related disorders. He is a member of the research advisory council for Solve ME/CFS. He is also a member of the American Pediatric Society, the Society for Pediatric Research, the Canadian Pediatric Society, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Centers and Institutes

Johns Hopkins Children's Center

Research Interests

Chronic fatigue syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Orthostatic intolerance syndromes, Pelvic congestion syndrome

Research Summary

Dr. Rowe’s research focuses on myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). He is interested in the association between circulatory abnormalities and fatigue in cancer survivors and fatigue in athletes.

He and his colleagues were the first to describe the relationship between modern day ME/CFS and treatable orthostatic intolerance syndromes, as well as the association between Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and ME/CFS. This research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Department of Defense, the CFIDS Association of America (now the SolveMECFS Initiative, and several smaller foundations, as well as by private philanthropy.

Selected Publications

  • Rowe PC, Barron DF, Calkins H, Maumenee IH, Tong PY, Geraghty MT. Orthostatic intolerance and chronic fatigue syndrome associated with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. J Pediatr 1999;135:494-9.

  • Rowe PC, Bou-Holaigah I, Kan JS, Calkins HG. Is neurally mediated hypotension an unrecognized cause of chronic fatigue? Lancet 1995;345:623-4.

  • Rowe PC, Marden CL, Flaherty M, Jasion SE, Cranston EM, Johns AS, Fan J, Fontaine KR, Violand RL. Impaired range of motion of limbs and spine in chronic fatigue syndrome. J Pediatrics 2014;165:360-6.

  • Rowe PC, Underhill RA, Friedman KJ, Gurwitt A, Medow MS, Schwartz MS, Speight N, Stewart JM, Vallings R, Rowe KS. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diagnosis and Management in Young People: A Primer. Front Pediatr, 19 June 2017;5:121.

  • Bou-Holaigah I, Rowe PC, Kan J, Calkins H. The relationship between neurally mediated hypotension and the chronic fatigue syndrome. JAMA 1995;274;961-7.

Honors

  • Research Award, International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, 1/1/14
  • Alexander J. Schaffer Award, awarded annually to one physician for house staff teaching contributions, Harriet Lane House Staff, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1/1/05
  • Kamsler Award, 1/1/84

Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Canadian Pediatric Society
  • Society for Pediatric Research
  • American Autonomic Society
  • American Pediatric Society

Professional Activities

  • NIH Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Chair, 1/1/13
  • Research Advisory Council, CFIDS Association of America, Member, 1/1/13

Locations

  1. Rubenstein Child Health Building
    • 200 North Wolfe Street, Rubenstein BLDG Lower Level, Baltimore, MD 21287

    Expertise

    Education

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Residency, 1987

    McMaster University School of Medicine

    Medical Education, MD, 1981

    Board Certifications

    Pediatrics

    American Board of Pediatrics, 1986

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    Ratings & Reviews

    5 out of 5

    32 ratings, 16 reviews

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    Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 5 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/23/2024

      Dr. Rowe and his team are the only reason I am able to work and take care of my family. He listens and really understands my complex problems.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/1/2024

      I had a wonderful visit with Dr. Rowe. He was very attentive, thoughtful and took a lot of time with me. He asked great questions and made sure I felt heard. It linked many pieces together in my health care. He is very intelligent and was able to provide me with some very helpful information.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/30/2024

      Dr Rowe is the best!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/9/2024

      Dr. Rowe, Dr. [ ], and his team are great providers! They listen to your concerns and perform a thorough examination.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/1/2024

      Dr. Rowe and team are fantastic.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/1/2024

      Dr Rowe is hands down the smartest, most courteous, and consistently helpful doctor I've ever had the pleasure of being seen by.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/26/2024

      Dr. Rowe was able to provide me with a diagnosis after I'd been visiting various doctors for multiple months. He treated me and my family with lots of respect and patience. Dr. Rowe is very kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, and provides amazing care and attention.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/17/2024

      You are very lucky to have Dr. Rowe. When he does decide to retire the medical field will be at a loss. This doctor is the best thing to happen to medicine since Penicillin.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/12/2024

      Dr. Rowe is amazing. The best doctor I've ever had.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/22/2024

      Dr. Rowe and his team were the first provider I have interacted with who sincerely listened to concerns and seemed to have thorough knowledge to address them. This is the best experience I have had so far to address issues.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/18/2024

      Dr. Rowe is a stellar physician. He's the top doctor in the country for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and I've seen him for almost 10 years now as. POTS patient. His bedside manner is superb, he takes time with talking to patients in order to fully understand the issue at hand. He always has a pleasant disposition and it's always a delight to see him.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/25/2024

      Dr. Rowe is an excellent doctor. This was our first visit with him, and he really took the time to listen and understand what my child has been experiencing. He was kind, friendly, patient, and made us feel heard where so many other doctors have not. He asked a lot of questions to get an idea of the full picture of my child's health instead of picking one sliver on which to focus. And he explained things and answered questions in a way that was easy to understand. I'm so thankful that we found Dr. Rowe!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/11/2024

      Dr. Rowe is an exceptional doctor both because of his willingness to listen and because of his thoughtfulness in handling complex cases. We feel very safe AND cared for with him as our doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/7/2024

      Our experience is based on the first appointment with Dr. Rowe and his team, who have demonstrated a commitment to health care, respect and active listening to the concerns expressed, and total and absolute kindness and care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/9/2024

      Very knowledgeable, listens to the patient and shows great concern, very great provider!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/19/2024

      Dr. Rowe provided excellent care for my [age] year old. He listened to her needs and made her feel validated. He was caring and kind and very clearly detailed what we were dealing with and how to treat it.