Overview of Dr. Brchan
Dr. Brchan was born in Los Angeles, California and is a graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana. She obtained her medical degree at the University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City, IA. Her residency and fellowship were in Pediatric Neurology at the University of Colorado/Children's Hospital Colorado. She also completed an additional fellowship in Headache Medicine at Children's Mercy Kansas City.
Dr. Brchan is double board-certified in pediatric neurology and headache medicine with the unique experience of being only one of two pediatric neurologists in the state of Alaska for about 2 years.
She is a member of the Child Neurology Society as well as the American Headache Society. She has a special interest in integrative/functional headache management as well as headache management in pediatric and adolescents. She is a devoted Army wife with two young daughters.
Her family is currently stationed at Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista, AZ. They have two golden retrievers. Church community is a high priority for her family and they are actively involved in church activities throughout the week. Hobbies include primarily family time but also reading and baking.
Office
5750 E Hwy 90
Suite 200
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635Fax+1 520-263-3671
Education & Training
- Children's Mercy Kansas CityHeadache Medicine, 2021 - 2022
- University of ColoradoResidency, Child Neurology, 2013 - 2016
- University of ColoradoResidency, Pediatrics, 2011 - 2014
- University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 2011
Certifications & Licensure
- AZ State Medical License 2023 - 2025
- MO State Medical License 2021 - 2024
- AK State Medical License 2016 - 2022
- WA State Medical License 2016 - 2017
- CO State Medical License Active through 2016
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
- United Council For Neurologic SpecialtiesHeadache Medicine, UCNS-Board Certified
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Student National Medical Association Ambassador Award 2007, 2008
- K Endowed Fund for Graduation Medical Education Grant Children's Mercy Kansas City, 2022
- International Headache Academy American Headache Society, 2021
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 13 citationsMitochondrial superoxide and coenzyme Q in insulin-deficient rats: increased electron leak.Judith A. Herlein, Brian D. Fink, Dorlyne M. Henry, Mark A. Yorek, Lynn M. Teesch
American Journal of Physiology. Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology. 2011-09-21
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Acupuncture for Pediatric Migraine and Neurofibromatosis Type 1: A Case ReportDorlyne Brchan M.D.; Anna Esparham M.D.; Lara Koral A.P.R.N.; Jennifer Dilts D.O., American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, Cincinnati, OH, 5/2022
- Treatment Outcomes in Infantile Spasms (IS): Does Guideline Therapy Make a Difference?Brchan D, Park K, Toler J, Benke T, Wallace A, Knupp K, American Epilepsy Society (AES) Conference, 12/2015
- Treatment Outcomes in Infantile Spasms (IS): Does Guideline Therapy Make a Difference?Brchan D, Park K, Toler J, Benke T, Wallace A, Knupp K, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, 5/2015
Lectures
- Migraine Pathophysiology, History of Migraine, and Introduction to the ICHD-3 Classification Criteria2023-24 International Pediatric Headache Didactic Series - 7/2023
- TriptansChildren's Mercy Kansas City - Headache Section Education Day - 3/2022
- CGRP'sChildren's Mercy Kansas City - Headache Section Education Day - 3/2022
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Other
- Children's Mercy Hospital Headache Fellowship HandbookDorlyne Brchan M.D.; Trevor Gerson M.D.
Children's Mercy Kansas City - Sierra Vista Medical Group Neurology Headache GuidelinesDorlyne Brchan M.D.
Canyon Vista Medical Group - 4/2024 - Sierra Vista Medical Group: SEEDS Headache PamphletDorlyne Brchan M.D.
Canyon Vista Medical Group - 4/2024 - Join now to see all
Press Mentions
- Canyon Vista Medical Center grows neurology team to keep care localMay 5th, 2024
- Canyon Vista Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Dorlyne BrchanApril 17th, 2024
- Get Rid of Headaches and MigrainesJanuary 2nd, 2023
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Committees
- Panel member, Miles for Migraine Parent Group 2021 - 2021
- Panel member, Miles for Migraine Teen Group 2021 - 2021
Research History
- Quality Improvement Project; Children's Mercy Kansas City; Kansas City, MOAssisted with improving/standardizing balanced plate nutrition handouts to headache patients in clinic discharge. Botox A3 for improved/standardized Botox ordering and prior authorization process. Organized and acquired O2 tanks and non-rebreather access for cluster headache patients.2021 - 2022
- Research ProjectCreated survey in REDCap for current headache patients at Children's Mercy Kansas City. Goal was to learn about patient/family interest in the role of nutrition in headache management.2021 - 2022
- Quality Improvement Project; Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora, COAssisted with improving/standardizing hospital medication reconciliation process to minimize medication errors and improve reliability of what is documented in the electronic medical record.2015 - 2016
Professional Memberships
- Child Neurology SocietyMember
- American Headache SocietyMember
- International Headache AcademyDelegate
External Links
- Sierra Vista Medical Group-Neurologyhttps://www.svmedicalgroup.org/find-a-doctor/provider/1629369640
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