JeffreyPBlountMD

Epilepsy Surgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery

Professor, Neurosurgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

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
Book by Phone+1(659) 222-5625

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
Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons
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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. 2024-11-01
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
Commentary: Case Series on Removal of Subdural to Peritoneal Shunt After Resolution of Subdural Collection in the First 2 Years of Life.
Jeffrey P Blount
Operative Neurosurgery. 2022-07-01

Journal Articles

Reducing Inequities in Preventable Neural Tube Defects: The Critical and Underutilized Role of Neurosurgical Advocacy for Folate Fortification
Matthew 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

Professional Memberships

Congress of Neurological Surgeons - CNS
Member
American Association of Neurological Surgeons - AANS
Fellow
American Epilepsy Society - AES
Member
American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery
Member

Insurance Accepted

BCBS Alabama PPO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPO
First Health PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
Multiplan PPO
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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