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Timothy Brei

Timothy Brei is a professor of neurodevelopmental pediatrics at the University of Washington and a developmental pediatrician at Seattle Children's Hospital. He is also the medical director of the Spina Bifida Association of America. Brei's research has focused on healthcare outcomes for children with spina bifida and as an adult with spina bifida who is an uncommon leader, he has also served as an advocate.

Timothy Brei
Born
Fremont, Nebraska
EducationMidland University (Undergraduate)

University of Nebraska College of Medicine (MD)

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (Fellowship)
Occupation(s)Professor of Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics, Medical Director of the Spina Bifida Association of America

Brei has received extensive recognition for his work in developmental pediatrics. He has been quoted by many media outlets such as US News. Annually, the Spina Bifida Association of America presents the Timothy Brei, MD, Outstanding Healthcare Professional Award to individuals have made a significant impact in spina bifida treatment and care.[1]

Early life and education

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Brei was born in Fremont, Nebraska in 1956 and was diagnosed with spina bifida.[2] During this time, prenatal ultrasound had not been invented, so Brei's diagnosis came as a surprise to his parents.[3]

Brei grew up in rural Nebraska.[3] With no cure for spina bifida in the 1950s and limited medical interventions, Brei's parents fostered independence from an early age.[2][3] At the age of four, Brei began playing piano. Later, he attended school at a two-room schoolhouse in rural Nebraska.[3] In high school, he participated in musical activities such as all-state choir and all-state band.[2][3] With Brei's academic success, he received scholarship support to attend Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska.[3]

At Midland University, Brei was involved in various extracurriculars such as the touring choir and decided that he wanted to pursue a career as a physician.[3] At this time, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) had not been passed and very few people with disabilities were accepted into medical school.[3][2] Brei was initially not accepted into medical school and began a graduate program in Biology at the University of Nebraska.[3][2] The following year, Brei was accepted into medical school at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine, where he became a doctor of medicine in 1984.[3][4] Subsequently, he completed residency at the University of Nebraska in 1987 and a fellowship in developmental pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in 1989.[3][4][2]

Medical career and advocacy

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Brei spent 24 years at the Indiana University School of Medicine, where he was an associate professor of clinical pediatrics.[2] In 2013, Brei joined the developmental pediatrics team at Seattle Children's Hospital as a professor of neurodevelopmental pediatrics.[5] Simultaneously, he also serves as a medical director for the Spina Bifida Association of America.[3] Brei has received numerous awards, including being named to the Best Doctors in America list multiple times.[5] In his honor, the Spina Bifida Association of America has established the Timothy Brei, MD, Outstanding Healthcare Professional Award.[1]

Brei's research is focused on clinical outcomes for children with spina bifida.[6][7][8][9] He has also served as guest editor for the Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine (JPRM), participating in releasing "Guidelines for the Care of People with Spina Bifida."[10] Brei is also a member of the AAP Council on Children with Disabilities Executive Committee.[11]

In addition to his work in the United States, Brei has also taught Chinese doctors how to holistically treat babies with spina bifida at Suzhou Children's Hospital.[12]

 
Seattle Children's Hospital, where Brei is a professor of Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics

Brei has also been quoted for his expertise many times in the media, including in US News.[13][14][15][16]

Selected publications

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  • Brei, Timothy J.; Walker, William O. (2018-09-01). "Perspectives on Surgical Care and Outcomes in Spina Bifida". Pediatrics. 142 (3). doi:10.1542/peds.2018-1985. ISSN 0031-4005. PMID 30158198.[6]
  • Sawin, Kathleen J.; Brei, Timothy J. (2012). "Health risk behaviors in spina bifida: the need for clinical and policy action". Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. 54 (11): 974–975. doi:10.1111/j.1469-8749.2012.04415.x. ISSN 1469-8749.[7]
  • Fletcher, Jack M.; Brei, Timothy J. (2010). "Introduction: Spina bifida—A multidisciplinary perspective". Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews. 16 (1): 1–5. doi:10.1002/ddrr.101. ISSN 1940-5529. PMC 3046545. PMID 20419765.[8]
  • Sawin, Kathleen J.; Brei, Timothy J.; Buran, Constance F.; Fastenau, Philip S. (2002-09-01). "Factors Associated with Quality of Life in Adolescents with Spina Bifida". Journal of Holistic Nursing. 20 (3): 279–304. doi:10.1177/089801010202000307. ISSN 0898-0101.[9]

Awards

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Year Award Institution Ref
2016 Living our Legacy Award Arc of King County [17]
2015 Top Doctor Seattle Magazine [5]
2012 Irving Rosenbaum Community in Pediatrics Recognition Award Indian Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics[18] [5]
2011-2012 Best Doctors in America [5]
2010-2011 Best Doctors in America [5]
2010 Chair's Excellence Award Spina Bifida Association [5]
2010 International Federation (IF) for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Award International Foundation (IF) for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus [5]
2007 Membership Society for Pediatric Research [5]
2005 Chair's Excellence Award Spina Bifida Association [5]
2005 Extended Service Award Spina Bifida Association [5]
2002 Edwin L. Gresham Recognition Award for Advancing the Care of Newborn Infants Indiana Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics [5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2019 Timothy Brei, MD, Outstanding Healthcare Professional Award". Spina Bifida Association. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "An independent life: Dr. Tim Brei leads by example". On the Pulse. 2014-01-23. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Spina Bifida Association on Facebook Watch, retrieved 2021-04-21
  4. ^ a b "Dr. Timothy Brei, MD – Seattle, WA | Pediatrics on Doximity". Doximity. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Timothy John Brei, MD". Seattle Children's Hospital. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
  6. ^ a b Brei, Timothy J.; Walker, William O. (2018-09-01). "Perspectives on Surgical Care and Outcomes in Spina Bifida". Pediatrics. 142 (3). doi:10.1542/peds.2018-1985. ISSN 0031-4005. PMID 30158198.
  7. ^ a b Sawin, Kathleen J.; Brei, Timothy J. (2012). "Health risk behaviors in spina bifida: the need for clinical and policy action". Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. 54 (11): 974–975. doi:10.1111/j.1469-8749.2012.04415.x. ISSN 1469-8749. PMID 22937951.
  8. ^ a b Fletcher, Jack M.; Brei, Timothy J. (2010). "Introduction: Spina bifida—A multidisciplinary perspective". Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews. 16 (1): 1–5. doi:10.1002/ddrr.101. ISSN 1940-5529. PMC 3046545. PMID 20419765.
  9. ^ a b Sawin, Kathleen J.; Brei, Timothy J.; Buran, Constance F.; Fastenau, Philip S. (2002-09-01). "Factors Associated with Quality of Life in Adolescents with Spina Bifida". Journal of Holistic Nursing. 20 (3): 279–304. doi:10.1177/089801010202000307. ISSN 0898-0101. PMID 12240958. S2CID 32322333.
  10. ^ "Expanded spina bifida guidelines cover prenatal to adult care". EurekAlert!. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
  11. ^ Brei, Timothy J.; Apkon, Susan D. (2021-04-27). "How primary care physicians can improve health, well-being of patients with spina bifida". AAP News.
  12. ^ "The doctors bringing hope to babies in China born with spina bifida". South China Morning Post. 2016-10-31. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
  13. ^ "Family builds tiny wheelchair for daughter who can't walk". TODAY.com. 20 April 2017. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
  14. ^ "Fetal Surgery Is Changing Lives for Kids With Spina Bifida". Consumer Health News | HealthDay. 2021-02-10. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
  15. ^ "Health Care Issues for Adults With Spina Bifida". www.spinabifidasupport.com. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
  16. ^ "Zika hits home: One American mom's saga". wbir.com. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
  17. ^ "The Arc of King County 80th Anniversary Legacy Gala". Seattle Business Magazine. 2016-04-29. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
  18. ^ "Difference on Meningocele vs Myelomeningocele Spina Bifida". www.spinabifida.net. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
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