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
- 57 citationsIntrathecal granuloma complicating chronic spinal infusion of morphine: Report of three casesJeffrey P. Blount, Kent B. Remley, Samuel K. Yue, Donald L. Erickson
Journal of Neurosurgery. 1996-02-01 - 5 citationsVagus nerve stimulation for induced spinal cord seizures: insights into seizure cessationR. Shane Tubbs, Cheryl R. Killingsworth, Dennis L. Rollins, William M. Smith, Raymond E. Ideker
Journal of Neurosurgery. 2005-03-01 - 4 citationsRight-sided vagus nerve stimulation inhibits induced spinal cord seizures.R. Shane Tubbs, E. George Salter, Cheryl R. Killingsworth, Dennis L. Rollins, William M. Smith
Clinical Anatomy. 2007-01-01
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
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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