Overview of Dr. Blount
Dr. Jeffrey Blount is a neurosurgeon in Birmingham, AL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Children's of Alabama and University of Alabama Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and has been in practice 28 years. He specializes in epilepsy surgery, spina bifida and pediatric neurosurgery. As such he is experienced in hydrocephalus, neurosurgical oncology and correction of congenital anomalies such as spina bifida and craniosynostosis.
Office
619 19th St S
Birmingham, AL 35249
Education & Training
- University of MinnesotaResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1990 - 1996
- University of MinnesotaResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1989 - 1996
- University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 1989
Certifications & Licensure
- AL State Medical License 2000 - 2026
- MN State Medical License 1993 - 2001
- American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow American Epilepsy Society, 2023
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
- Fellow, American Board of Pediatric Neurosurgery ABPNS
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Treatment of sleep-disordered breathing among children with myelomeningocele.Addison Stewart, Stephanie Rau, Renée A Shellhaas, Jason Woodward, Betsy Hopson
Journal of Neurosurgery. Pediatrics. 2025-02-01 - Development and content validation of a survey assessing domains of sexual and reproductive health in adults with spina bifida.Betsy Hopson, Ching Man Carmen Tong, Courtney Streur, Brandon G Rocque, Jeffrey Blount
Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. 2024-12-01 - Improvement of serum folate status in the US women of reproductive age with fortified iodised salt with folic acid (FISFA study).Anastasia Arynchyna-Smith, Alexander N Arynchyn, Vijaya Kancherla, Kenneth Anselmi, Inmaculada Aban
Public Health Nutrition. 2024-10-24
Journal Articles
- Reducing Inequities in Preventable Neural Tube Defects: The Critical and Underutilized Role of Neurosurgical Advocacy for Folate FortificationMatthew C Davis, Brandon G Rocque, Gail Rosseau, Jeffrey P Blount, Journal of Neurosurgery
Press Mentions
- Neurosurgery Addresses Spina Bifida Prevention in Alabama’s Hispanic CommunityJuly 24th, 2024
Grant Support
- Research Approaches to Improve the Care and Outcomes of People Living with Spina Bifida- Component BUNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM2019–2025
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
- Member
- American Society of Pediatric NeurosurgeryMember
Insurance Accepted
- BCBS Alabama PPO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPOFirst Health PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
Multiplan PPO
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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