Biographical summary
Juliana H. VanderPluym, M.D., is a neurologist and headache medicine specialist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona and an Associate Professor of Neurology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. She
specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of migraine and complex headache disorders. She develops individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that may include medications, procedures and neuromodulation.
Dr. VanderPluym is board-certified in Headache Medicine by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties and in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She completed her neurology training at the University of Alberta, Canada, and fellowship training in headache medicine at Mayo Clinic in Arizona.
Areas of expertise
- Migraine and chronic migraine: Diagnosis and individualized acute and preventive treatment.
- Post-traumatic headache and concussion: Evaluation and treatment of headache and associated symptoms following concussion and traumatic brain injury.
- Trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias and other primary headache disorders: Diagnosis and management of cluster headache and other uncommon or diagnostically challenging headache syndromes.
- Headache in adolescents and young adults: Specialized evaluation and treatment of headache disorders during adolescence and the transition to adulthood.
Research, education and leadership
Dr. VanderPluym is a clinician-investigator whose research focuses on improving the understanding and treatment of migraine and other headache disorders. Her work includes research on symptoms across the phases of migraine, acute and preventive migraine treatments, status migrainosus, medication overuse headache and disparities in headache care.
Dr. VanderPluym is also active in national education and leadership in headache medicine. She serves on the Board of Directors of the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties and holds educational and leadership roles with the American Headache Society. At Mayo Clinic, she serves as Medical Director of the Neurology Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship and as a course director at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine.
Her work has been recognized with American Headache Society Frontiers in Headache Research Awards, Mayo Clinic's Neurology Teacher of the Year award and recognition for excellence in patient experience.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Migraine
- Headaches in adolescents and young adults
- Trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia
- Premonitory phase of migraine
- Concussion
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2016
FellowHeadache Fellowship, Neurology, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2015
Residency - Pediatric NeurologyUniversity of Alberta
- 2014
Chief ResidentStollery Children's Hospital; Division of Pediatric Neurology
- 2010
MD - Special Training in ResearchUniversity of Alberta
- 2006
BSc - Biological ScienceUniversity of Alberta
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2016
Headache MedicineUnited Council of Neurologic Subspecialities
- 2016
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Awards and honors
- 2020
Teacher of the Year (Outpatient)Neurology Residency Program, Department of Neurology
- 2019
Nominated ScholarshipInternational Headache Academy (IHA) organized by American Headache Society (AHS), American Migraine Foundation, and the International Headache Society (IHS)
- 2019
Top Downloaded PaperHeadache: Journal of Head and Face Pain
- 2018
Nominated ScholarshipInternational Headache Academy (IHA) organized by American Headache Society (AHS), American Migraine Foundation, and the International Headache Society (IHS)
- 2017
ScholarshipFrontiers in Headache Research
- 2017
iHEAD Nominated Scholarship International Headache Academy (IHA) organized by American Headache Society (AHS), American Migraine Foundation, and the International Headache Society (IHS)
- 2017
Nominated ScholarshipInternational Headache Academy (IHA) organized by American Headache Society (AHS), American Migraine Foundation, and the International Headache Society (IHS)
- 2017
Emerging Leaders AwardUNKNOWN
- 2016
Annual Meeting Fellow ScholarshipAmerican Academy of Neurology Institute (AANI)
- 2016
Nominated AttendeeInternational Headache Academy
- 2015
Frontiers in Headache Research ScholarshipAmerican Headache Society
- 2015
Attendee - Nominated based on demonstrated interest and excellence in the field of Headache MedicineInternational Headache Academy
- 2015
Dr. Michael C. Koilpillai Memorial Book Prize for Neurology - Awarded annually to an outstanding resident in Neurology on the basis of academic merit, personal commitment and exemplary qualitiesUniversity of Alberta
- 2014
Best Presentation at Pediatric Neuroscience Clinical Case ConferenceUniversity of Alberta
- 2014
E.W. Gauk Scholarship in Pediatric Neurology Research - Awarded annually to a resident in pediatric or adult neurology program whose major field of study is concerned with neurological disorders of childrenUniversity of Alberta
- 2014
Annual Meeting Resident ScholarshipAmerican Academy of Neurology Institute
- 2013
Best Presentation at Pediatric Neuroscience Clinical Case ConferenceUniversity of Alberta
- 2013
Resident of the Month of May - Awarded in recognition for exceptional contribution to both academic field and community Professional Association of Residents of Alberta
- 2012
Trainee Travel Grant - Awarded for travel to a research-related conference where the trainee is presenting their research and is first author on the submitted abstractWomen & Children Health Research Institute
- 2012
Best Presentation at Pediatric Neuroscience Clinical Case ConferenceUniversity of Alberta
- 2010
Douglas Leitch Gold Medal in Pediatrics - Awarded annually to a graduating student in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry for outstanding merit in PediatricsUniversity of Alberta
- 2010
ADIUM Student GrantUniversity of Alberta
- 2009
Travel Award - Awarded based on acceptance of abstracts to Pediatric Academic Societies MeetingAmerican Pediatric Society/Society for Pediatric Research
- 2008
Student Research Program Award - Awarded to encourage gifted medical students in careers in research related to pediatricsAmerican Pediatric Society/Society for Pediatric Research
- 2008
Sarah Lopaschuk Memorial Award - Awarded for an educational travel activity that relates to PediatricsUniversity of Alberta
- 2007
AHFMR Summer Studentship Award - Awarded based on outstanding academic record and significant research experienceUniversity of Alberta
- 2006
Graduated with DistinctionUniversity of Alberta
- 2006
Jason Lang Scholarship - Awarded based on outstanding academic achievementUniversity of Alberta
- 2005
Louise McKinney Scholarship - Awarded to the top 1.5-2% of studentsUniversity of Alberta
- 2004
Louise McKinney Scholarship - Awarded to the top 1.5-2% of studentsUniversity of Alberta
- 2003
Jason Lang Scholarship - Awarded based on outstanding academic achievementUniversity of Alberta
- 2003
T4K Undergraduate Leadership Scholarship - Awarded based on involvement in University and community organizationsUniversity of Alberta
- 2002
Max Wyman Memorial Entrance Leadership Scholarship - Awarded to top 3 U of A students yearly for superior leadership qualitiesUniversity of Alberta
- 2002
Academic Excellence Scholarship - Awarded on the basis of superior academic achievementUniversity of Alberta
- 2002
Faculty of Science Academic Excellence Scholarship - Awarded on the basis of superior achievementUniversity of Alberta
- 2002
International Baccalaureate Diploma Scholarship - Full diploma graduate with superior academic standingUniversity of Alberta
- 2001
Tribute to Women of Distinction - Awarded based on my peer influence in the city of Edmonton and leadership ability as demonstrated through the originality, innovation and excellence of contributions to the communityYWCA
Professional memberships
- 2021
MemberNeurology Faculty Search Committee, Department of Neurology
- 2020 - present
MemberFinance Committee, American Headache Society
- 2020 - present
MemberPublications Committee, American Headache Society
- 2020 - present
Editorial Board MemberAmerican Migraine Foundation
- 2020
Course DirectorAmerican Headache Society
- 2019 - present
MemberResident Education Committee, Department of Neurology
- 2019
Course DirectorAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2019
ModeratorScientific Poster Session, Scientific Meeting, American Headache Society
- 2019 - present
CoordinatorNeuroscience Conference, Neurology Education Committee, Department of Neurology
- 2018 - present
MemberResident Education Committee, American Headache Society
- 2018 - present
ChairNew Investigator and Trainees Special Interest Section, American Headache Society
- 2018 - present
MemberResident OSCE Committee, Department of Neurology
- 2018
Session ModeratorScientific Meeting, International Headache Academy
- 2018
ModeratorScientific Poster Session, Scientific Meeting, American Headache Society
- 2018
Session ModeratorScottsdale Headache Symposium, American Headache Society
- 2017 - present
Panel MemberResident Continuity Clinic, Department of Neurology
- 2017 - present
MemberResident Clinical Competency Committee, Department of Neurology
- 2017 - present
FellowAmerican Headache Society
- 2017 - present
Editor and ContributorAmerican Headache Society
- 2017 - present
Editor and ContributorAmerican Migraine Foundation
- 2016 - present
MemberMembership Committee, American Headache Society
- 2016 - present
MemberInternational Classification Committee (ICHD-3), International Headache Society
- 2016 - present
MemberMentoring Committee, New Investigator and Trainees Special Interest Section, American Headache Society
- 2016 - present
MemberArizona Medical Association
- 2015
ExaminerMedical School OSCE, University of Alberta
- 2015 - present
MemberThe American Medical Association
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican Headache Society
- 2015 - present
MemberInternational Headache Society
- 2015 - present
MemberChild Neurology Society
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
- 2015 - present
MemberRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- 2013 - 2014
Pediatric Neurology RepresentativeNeurology Residency Curriculum Development Committee, University of Alberta
- 2012 - 2014
Resident RepresentativeResidency Program Committee, University of Alberta
- 2010 - 2012
Resident RepresentativeMedication Reconciliation Committee, University of Alberta
- 2010 - 2016
MemberAlberta Medical Association
- 2010 - 2012
Resident MentorResident-Medical Student Mentorship Program, University of Alberta
- 2010 - present
MemberCanadian Headache Society
- 2010 - present
MemberCanadian Association of Child Neurology
- 2010 - present
MemberCanadian Pediatric Society
- 2010 - present
MemberCanadian Medical Association
Publications
Research activities