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David H. Viskochil, MD, PhD

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David Viskochil, MD, PhD, is professor of pediatrics and one of the clinical geneticists in the Division of Medical Genetics. He received his bachelor’s 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 cancer 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 Children’s 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.


David’s administrative roles are varied and include University and national positions. He serves as Chair of the Clinical Care Advisory Board of the Children’s 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.

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Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services Building

801-213-3599

81 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City, UT  84113
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Primary Children's Hospital Outpatient Services at Riverton

801-213-3599

3773 West 12600 South
Riverton, UT  84065

Utah Department of Health
Children with Special Health Care Needs

801-213-3599

44 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City, UT  84114

Specialties

  • Medical Genetics
  • Pediatric Genetics

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Pediatrics - Professor
Academic Divisions Pediatric Genetics

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4.7/ 5

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UofU Patient November 29, 2020
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S OUTPATIENT SERVICES

5 out of 5 stars

The Doctor was a profesional provider. He anwer most of my question in the good way.

David Viskochil, MD, PhD, is professor of pediatrics and one of the clinical geneticists in the Division of Medical Genetics. He received his bachelor’s 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 cancer 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 Children’s 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.


David’s administrative roles are varied and include University and national positions. He serves as Chair of the Clinical Care Advisory Board of the Children’s 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.

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Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Pediatrics - Professor
Academic Divisions Pediatric Genetics

Education History

Fellowship University of Utah School of Medicine
Medical Genetics
Fellow, 1991
Fellowship University of Utah School of Medicine
Genetics
Fellow, 1990
Residency University of Utah School of Medicine
Pediatrics
Resident, 1988
Internship University of Utah School of Medicine
Pediatrics
Intern, 1986
Externship National Institutes of Health
Genetics
Externship, 1985
Professional Medical University of North Carolina
Medicine
M.D., 1985
Doctoral Training University of North Carolina
Biochemistry
Ph.D., 1983
Undergraduate University of Arizona
Biology
B.S., 1977

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'Renaissance Man' in Understanding, Treating Neurofibromatosis

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