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.

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.

Early life and education Brei was born in Fremont, Nebraska in 1956 and was diagnosed with spina bifida.

Brei grew up in rural Nebraska.

Medical career and advocacy Brei spent 24 years at the Indiana University School of Medicine, where he was an associate professor of clinical pediatrics. Brei is also a member of the AAP Council on Children with Disabilities Executive Committee.

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.

Brei has also been quoted for his expertise many times in the media, including in US News.

Selected publications

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. 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. 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. 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.

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