Heidi K Blume, MD, MPH

Heidi K Blume, MD, MPH

Neurosciences Center, Neurology, Headache Program

On staff since November 2003

Academic Title: Professor, Neurology

Research Center: Center for Integrative Brain Research

  • Patient Testimonials
    • Meiko Seattle 08.29.17

      My recommendation of Dr. Blume, is highly 10+. She has been with my child since birth feels like. She allows me to express my concerns & feeling without feeling uncomfortable. Dr. Blume, pays close attention to my childs' seizure activity & monitors his medicines according to his proper needs. I am truly grateful to have Dr. Blume, grow with my child & I.

    Recommend Heidi K Blume, MD, MPH
  • Awards and Honors
    Award Name Award Description Awarded By Award Date
    SEATTLE TOP DOCTOR - 2022 Seattle Magazine 2022
    Seattles Top Doctor 2016 Seattle Met Magazine 2016
    Best Poster at the International Headache Consortium International Headache Consortium, Residents and Trainees SIG 2013
    Best Teaching Award in Pediatric Neurology Pediatric Neurology Residents 2011
    American Headache Society / Merck US Human Health Clinical Fellowship Award American Headache Society 2008 - 2009
    American Headache Society Scottsdale Symposium Scholarship Award American Headache Society 2007
    Childrens Hospital and Regional Medical Center Fellows Research Award 2005
    American Academy of Neurology Resident Scholarship American Academy of Neurology 2003
    National Epi Fellows Scholarship 2001
    Paul Dudley White Research Fellowship Conducted clinical research and clinical work in Guatemala 1996
    Phi Beta Kappa Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore MD 1992
    Alpha Delta Phi Pre-Health Honors Society 1991 - 1992
  • Publications

    Other Publications

    • Blume HK
      Children with minor blunt head trauma, a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 14 or 15 and a normal CT scan are at very low risk of traumatic findings on subsequent neuroimaging or of requiring neurosurgical intervention.
      22511645 Evidence-based medicine, 2012 Dec. : 17(6)e11
    • Blume HK
      Pediatric headache: a review.
      23204398 Pediatrics in review / American Academy of Pediatrics, 2012 Dec. : 33(12)562-76
    • Blume H, Hawash K
      Subacute concussion-related symptoms and postconcussion syndrome in pediatrics.
      23128838 Current opinion in pediatrics, 2012 Dec. : 24(6)724-30
    • Blume HK, Brockman LN, Breuner CC
      Biofeedback therapy for pediatric headache: factors associated with response.
      22804229 Headache, 2012 Oct. : 52(9)1377-86
    • Blume HK, Vavilala MS, Jaffe KM, Koepsell TD, Wang J, Temkin N, Durbin D, Dorsch A, Rivara FP
      Headache after pediatric traumatic brain injury: a cohort study.
      22144708 Pediatrics, 2012 Jan. : 129(1)e31-9
    • Blume HK, Lucas S, Bell KR
      Subacute concussion-related symptoms in youth.
      22050942 Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America, 2011 Nov. : 22(4)665-81, viii-ix
    • Martin ET, Kerin T, Christakis DA, Blume HK, Gospe SM Jr, Vinje J, Bowen MD, Gentsch J, Zerr DM
      Redefining outcome of first seizures by acute illness.
      21098153 Pediatrics, 2010 Dec. : 126(6)e1477-84 PMCID:PMC3040576
    • Blume HK, Szperka CL
      Secondary causes of headaches in children: when it isn't a migraine.
      20666349 Pediatric annals, 2010 July : 39(7)431-9
    • Blume HK, Garrison MM, Christakis DA
      Neonatal seizures: treatment and treatment variability in 31 United States pediatric hospitals.
      19182150 Journal of child neurology, 2009 Feb. : 24(2)148-54
    • Blume HK, Li CI, Loch CM, Koepsell TD
      Intrapartum fever and chorioamnionitis as risks for encephalopathy in term newborns: a case-control study.
      18173624 Developmental medicine and child neurology, 2008 Jan. : 50(1)19-24
    • Blume HK, Loch CM, Li CI
      Neonatal encephalopathy and socioeconomic status: population-based case-control study.
      17606829 Archives of pediatrics & adolescent medicine, 2007 July : 161(7)663-8
    • Zerr DM, Blume HK, Berg AT, Del Beccaro MA, Gospe SM Jr, Allpress AL, Christakis DA
      Nonfebrile illness seizures: a unique seizure category?
      15946338 Epilepsia, 2005 June : 46(6)952-5

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  • Presentations
    Presentations Title Event Location Date
    Pediatric Post-Traumatic Headaches Headache Cooperative of the Pacific 2013 Winter Conference Ojai, CA Jan 26, 2014
    Pediatric Post-Concussion Headaches Concussion in Children and Adolescents Symposium Goryeb Childrens Hospital, Morristown NJ Nov 9, 2013
    Epidemiology of Pediatric Concussion and Post-Concussive Headaches Symposium on Pediatric Concussion and Post-Concussive Headaches, Co-Directorm, American Headache Society, Scientific Meeting, Los Angeles, CA Jun 23, 2013
    Pediatric Migraine Univ. of Washington Neurology Resident Educational Lecture Series Seattle, WA Feb 5, 2013
    Epidemiology of Pediatric Post-Concussive Headaches Scottsdale Headache Symposium, American Headache Society Scottsdale, AZ Nov 18, 2012
    Pediatric Headache Management at Seattle Childrens Hospital Neuroscience Seminar: Pediatric Headache and Pain ManagementMary Bridge Hospital Tacoma, WA Jun 29, 2012
    Pediatric Migraine Therapy UW School of Nursing, Clinical Pharmacology Series, Pediatric Drug Therapy Conference Lynnwood, WA Mar 6, 2012
    Post-Traumatic Headaches in Children and Adolescents University of Washington Dept, of Neurology Grand Rounds Seattle, WA Nov 17, 2011
    Headache Following Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: A Review Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Conference, Seattle Childrens Hospital Seattle, WA May 14, 2011
    Post-Concussion Headaches in Children and Adolescents Neurological Case Reviews: Planning Complex Care across the Medical and School Continuum. School Nurse Statewide Teleconference Lynwood, WA May 11, 2011
    Pediatric Headache WAMI Lecture Series Port Angeles WA Dec 14, 2010
    Updates in Pediatric Headache Group Health Pediatrics for Primary Care Continuing Medical Education Course SeaTac, WA Dec 10, 2009
    Chronic Headaches in Adolescents Univ. of Washington Continuing Nursing Education, Pacific Northwest 32nd Annual National Conference: Advanced Practice in Primary and Acute Care Seattle, WA Oct 30, 2009
  • Research Funding
    Grant Title Grantor Amount Award Date
    Factors Associated with the Outcome of Biofeedback Therapy for Recurrent Headaches in Children and Adolescents Academic Enrichment Fund $18,500.00 Jan 1, 2008

Overview

Board Certification(s)

Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology

Medical/Professional School

Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA

Residency

University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA

Clinical Interests

General child neurology, epidemiology

Research Description

My primary research interests involve the epidemiology of childhood neurological diseases, and childhood headaches.

Research Focus Area

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Neuroscience / Neurodevelopment