Jeffrey P Blount MD
Epilepsy Surgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery
Professor, Neurosurgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine
619 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35249
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.
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
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Psychometric Evaluation of Sexual Knowledge and Self-Efficacy Components of the SPARKS Survey for Adults with Spina Bifida.Betsy Hopson, Ching Man Carmen Tong, Courtney Streur, Brandon G Rocque, Jeffrey Blount
Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. 2026-05-01 - Global Neurosurgical Advocacy at the 78th World Health Assembly: Critical Collaboration at a Time of Geopolitical Change.Riya M Dange, Daniela A Perez-Chadid, Roxanna García, Peter J A Hutchinson, Kee B Park
Neurosurgery. 2026-04-09 - Redefining transition: Self-efficacy in urologic care.Betsy Hopson, Timothy Boswell, Ching Man Carmen Tong, Stacy Tanaka, David Joseph
Journal of Pediatric Urology. 2026-04-03
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
2025 Pilot Grant Awardees Announced for the Mary Heersink Institute for Global HealthMay 13th, 2025- 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 BIRMINGHAM2019–2026
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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