Dr. Jamie Wright was born with hydrocephalus and as a twenty-month-old, she had her first neurosurgical procedure to remove the excess cerebrospinal fluidFluid that is made by specialized cells in the ventricles of the brain. Click the term to read more (CSFFluid that is made by specialized cells in the ventricles of the brain. Click the term to read more) in her brain. Since birth, she has had over 18 surgical procedures to manage her complex congenital hydrocephalus. She also has autonomic dysfunction, gastroparesis, endothelial corneal dystrophy, and idiopathicThe term idiopathic is used when there is no detectable reason for something. Click the term to read more intracranial hypertension (IIH). She currently has a ventriculoperitoneal shuntA procedure undertaken to prevent accumulation of excess cerebrospinal fluid in the brain Click the term to read more (VPSA procedure undertaken to prevent accumulation of excess cerebrospinal fluid in the brain Click the term to read more), and she has endured every complication from having a shuntA hollow tube that can be surgically placed in the sinus to help drain cerebrospinal fluid. Click the term to read more such as malfunctions, countless adjustments of her shunt settings, pain, headaches, brain fog, and so much more. Jamie became an advocateTo self-advocate in your health is to communicate your needs Click the term to read more for herself and attended college to study Molecular Biology. With immense knowledge of her complex diseases and her heart in medicine, Jamie received an MD/Ph.D at McGovern Medical School in Texas. She also completed almost 2 years at the University of Washington School of Medicine’s Neurology Residency Program.
Now as a medical doctor, scientist, and patient, Dr. Jamie Wright uses her time to volunteer with organizations like the Hydrocephalus Association and promote awareness and community for those with CSF disorders. She also has been featured in many articles and podcasts, like The Neurotransmitters to share her story as both a patient and provider. Dr. Wright is currently working part-time for BrainSpace where she is developing research initiatives with their new CSF management system.
We look forward to hosting Dr. Jamie Wright in May as she will be discussing everything there is to know about shunts and her personal journey. If you would like to attend this informative free webinar, click here to receive updates.
If you would like to learn more about Dr. Wright, follow her on Instagram @ShuntedMDPhD, X, Facebook, and watch her latest YouTube video where she recaps her medical story along with her latest shunt procedure.
