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Dr. David Hadley Viskochil, MD

Pediatrics, Medical Genetics, Other Specialty
40 years of experience
Primary Childrens Hospital 100 N Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake, UT 84113
(801) 662-1000

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Brief Intro

David Viskochil, MD, PhD, is professor of pediatrics and one of the clinical geneticists in the Division of Medical Genetics. He received his bachelors degree in biology from the University of Arizona, and his doctorate in biochemistry and medical degree from the University of North Carolina 1985. He completed his pediatric residency and clinical genetics fellowship at the University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals. His research has focused on the molecular genetics of the neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) gene, and bone health and malignancy in patients with NF1. He performs translational research in NF1-related manifestations, and is the local principal investigator for the NF Clinical Trials Consortium. He is involved in clinical trials for NF1 and lysosomal storage disorders. He was the recipient of a Young Investigator Award from the National Neurofibromatosis Foundation (NNFF) and a K-08 award for NF1-related research. Ongoing funding has come from the Department of Defense NF Research Program, NINDS of the NIH, and the Shriners Research Foundation. He has published over 50 research and clinical reports and serves on study sections for the Department of Defense and NIH. David has an academic clinical practice that includes genetics patients who access care through Primary Childrens Medical Center, Huntsman Cancer Institute, the University of Utah Neurosciences Center (Adult NF Clinic), and the Shriners Hospital. He serves as co-Director of the NF Clinic at the University of Utah and is the Director of Clinical Genetics Services in the Division of Medical Genetics. Davids administrative roles are varied and include University and national positions. He serves as Chair of the Clinical Care Advisory Board of the Childrens Tumor Foundation (national NF support organization), Chair of the Utah State Department of Health Genetic Advisory Committee, and is member on the Advisory Board for the Mucopolysaccharidosis I Registry. He serves as Medical Director for the University of Utah Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling, and is one of the associate editors of the American Journal of Medical Genetics. He serves on the IRB for the University of Utah, and he supervises the Clinical Genetics Research Program embedded in the Center for Clinical Translational Science at the University of Utah. David shoots hoops and plays golf.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Utah Health Care

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine - 1985

Languages Spoken

Spanish
German

Location & Hours

Primary Childrens Hospital
100 N Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake, UT 84113

Specialties Treated

Pediatrics
Medical Genetics
Other Specialty

Conditions Addressed

Autism
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Epilepsy
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
Aortic Valvular Disease
Congenital Anomalies of the Heart
Valvular Heart Disease

Procedures Performed

Echocardiogram
Venipuncture

Insurance Accepted

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Molina Healthcare
Meritain Health
Aetna
Medicaid
Cigna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
SelectHealth

Cancer 5
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 6
Orthopedics 11
Neurology & Neurosurgery 7
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 9
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 8
Diabetes & Endocrinology 3
Children's Hospital 2
Urology 8
Psychiatry 12
Geriatrics 7
Rehabilitation 10
Obsterics & Gynecology 1
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 1
Long Term Care 3
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 15