Jonathan P. Boltax,
MD
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Jonathan Boltax, MD is board certified in pulmonary and critical care medicine with a clinical focus on sarcoidosis, pulmonary function testing, critical care and education of the next generation of leaders in pulmonary and critical care. He sees patients in the pulmonary clinic with an emphasis on diagnosis and treatment of sarcoidosis and participates in the multidisciplinary sarcoidosis group. He is the associate program director of the fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine, director of the pulmonary lab and blood gas lab. He continues to provide care in the medical ICU.
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Pulmonary |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease) |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.8/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.7/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.2/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.8/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
March 15, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Boltax is very good and considerate
UofU Patient
February 25, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
good any questions answered
UofU Patient
December 21, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
i love dr. boltax. he is very easy to ask questions of
UofU Patient
December 05, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I feel that my physician is thoughtful and caring.
UofU Patient
November 10, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Visit was via phone. Felt I got better attention due to nature of this being a 1st visit & not being face-to-face he had to concentrate more on questions/responses than relying on visual cues. Unlike other Drs. Perhaps this is just his nature anyway.
UofU Patient
September 02, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
good
UofU Patient
August 30, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
An excellent visit. I left being satisfied my questions were answered and feeling as good as possible about my condition. An excellent doctor with a professional yet friendly way of communicating to the patient
UofU Patient
July 26, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Boltax is very good and I'm totally comfortable working with him.
UofU Patient
July 01, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Boltax was so caring and concerned about my issues
UofU Patient
June 15, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I have been seeing Dr. Boltax for this screening for several years. One of the best physicians I've ever been seen by.
UofU Patient
May 18, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
quality is unparalleled and superior to what I got at UCLA over 25 years
UofU Patient
May 18, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
not a bad comment, but I had a little trouble keeping up with the doctor because I was not processing his words as fast as he was speaking them. this is common with me and I felt uncomfortable to tell him that because I know he is busy and didn't want to continually asking him to repeat himself.
UofU Patient
April 28, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Good experience
UofU Patient
April 13, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Boltax was really great
UofU Patient
March 31, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
dr. Boltax is very kind. first visit with him. he's a keeper!!
UofU Patient
March 28, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
We had an excellent phone meeting. I got more direct time with Dr. Boltax than usual.
UofU Patient
March 25, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I was concerned about the Doctor not having a function testing result before the office visit. The conclusions were not what I expected regarding the "mild" COPD note but I have every confidence in Dr. Boltax being an excellent specialist.
UofU Patient
March 23, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
great visit
UofU Patient
February 10, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I left not quite understanding why I was changing my medication.
UofU Patient
January 13, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
the best
UofU Patient
December 27, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
great experience
UofU Patient
August 27, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Boltax is the ultimate physician, personable, and very professional.
UofU Patient
June 27, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I wish there was a way to clone Dr. Boltax. I would have him as my PC. I wish all my doctors were like him. Thorough, listens, asks the right questions.
UofU Patient
June 17, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
The clinic was very busy on the day of my appointment. Other than the waiting, everything was fine.
UofU Patient
May 18, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
good
UofU Patient
May 02, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
My husband was with me. We were very pleased with his concern and knowledge of my condition, did not focus on just one thing but considered several possibilities He also made a plan
UofU Patient
April 09, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
You get 7 minutes with your provider.
UofU Patient
January 30, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
We would recommend this provider and staff.
UofU Patient
September 13, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
good
UofU Patient
August 17, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
DR BOLTAX WAS FRIENDLY CONCERNED AND VERY COMPETENT PROVIDED COMMON SENSE ANSWERS TO MY PROBLEMS
UofU Patient
July 13, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
This doctor was a breath of fresh air! I have had a couple of less than good experiences with a doctor at the U that goes straight for the worst case scenario instead of looking for a logical cause and effect, for my symptoms. I understand that that doctor was probably doing what he thought was right but I end up paying for all the negative results to unnecessary testing and the emotional worry that comes with scary diagnoses. This doctor was straight to the point. He reassured me that my CT scan reports were not MAI or anything serious to be concerned about and most likely due to my chronic sinus infections. Whew!
UofU Patient
July 06, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Doctor and staff spent more time with me than I expected. Very precise and explained well. I was impressed.
UofU Patient
June 30, 2018
Dr. Boltax has followed me on this for several years. I hope he can continue to help me.
UofU Patient
June 15, 2018
good
UofU Patient
June 09, 2018
Dr Boltax and the clinic rescheduled my appointment to accommodate my needs. I am clear in my next steps for monitoring my care in the future. Thanks for everything as I leave Utah for Minnesota! It was a pleasure working with you and the clinic staff at Huntsman and Pulmonology. Be well! Take care if yourselves and keep up the great work and care of your patients.
UofU Patient
May 18, 2018
Was very patient without making me feel hurried.
UofU Patient
May 08, 2018
Dr Boltax was very kind in his bedside manner. He took the time with me making sure I understood why he was doing what he was doing. He took time to talk about my personal life and seemed to take interest, not only in the medical problem I was in his office for.
UofU Patient
March 18, 2018
great experience.
UofU Patient
March 07, 2018
Dr. Boltax was great. He was very thorough. He took my symptoms very serious. He explained what I was most likely dealing with very clearly. He made and communicated a plan for follow up.
UofU Patient
December 28, 2017
good
UofU Patient
September 28, 2017
good
UofU Patient
September 27, 2017
Outstanding, caring and compassionate doctor!
UofU Patient
June 30, 2017
I have seen Dr. Boltax for many years and he is very understanding of my problem. Unfortunately because of an insurance change I have to change providers and he was very understanding and gave me a referral. It will be very hard to change physicians at this point.
UofU Patient
October 27, 2016
Dr. Boltax is the best!
UofU Patient
September 22, 2016
great
UofU Patient
July 31, 2016
The staff seems very genuinely concerned. The communication between departments is amazing
UofU Patient
July 28, 2016
Dr. Boltax did not make me feel like I was being rushed through, he let me ask all the questions I had, made sure I understood what he was explaining, went over my test results and made sure I understood the follow up tests needed.
UofU Patient
May 19, 2016
willing to address all concerns
UofU Patient
May 15, 2016
i liked boltax
UofU Patient
April 25, 2016
My wife and I surely liked Dr Boltax.
UofU Patient
March 20, 2016
great
UofU Patient
November 07, 2015
Dr seemed a little rushed (possibly due to the fact they had to squeeze me in)
UofU Patient
October 26, 2015
good experience; very thorough & knowledgable
UofU Patient
September 27, 2015
there great
UofU Patient
August 19, 2015
This was a great initial appointment with my physician and I look forward to working with him and the rest of the staff regarding my care.
UofU Patient
October 02, 2014
good
UofU Patient
March 31, 2014
Dr. Boltax and the fellow were very personable and knowledgable regarding our issues
UofU Patient
December 14, 2013
Excellent
UofU Patient
September 03, 2013
Felt like a lot of what was told me went right over my head. Headed home without a clear understanding of what to expect next week.
UofU Patient
August 07, 2013
It could not be determined what the cause of the mass in my lung was. A follow-up appointment was made and a larger biopsy will be taken tomorrow, August 7.
UofU Patient
July 01, 2013
My life is important to me and I wouldn't want anyone else to take care of my health but Huntsman!
UofU Patient
June 26, 2013
very good
UofU Patient
April 27, 2013
Very compassionate. Spoke without lecturing, but made it very clear what my options and outcome would be.
UofU Patient
April 22, 2013
I saw Dr. Boltax, and I believe I am getting the best possible care. I feel confident and comfortable with his knowledge and experience.
UofU Patient
October 26, 2012
nice
UofU Patient
October 10, 2012
Nothing negative
UofU Patient
March 20, 2012
Would be more willing to recommend if the doctor would have kept his word about calling meu "as soon as I get the results".
UofU Patient
February 07, 2012
I'm fortunate to have such access to top notch care
UofU Patient
January 10, 2012
I feel I'm in good hands.
UofU Patient
January 06, 2012
Dr. Boltax is one of those rare professionals that has personality and as I conveyed, great bedside manner. I "really" liked this doctor and feel secure in his competence.
Jonathan Boltax, MD is board certified in pulmonary and critical care medicine with a clinical focus on sarcoidosis, pulmonary function testing, critical care and education of the next generation of leaders in pulmonary and critical care. He sees patients in the pulmonary clinic with an emphasis on diagnosis and treatment of sarcoidosis and participates in the multidisciplinary sarcoidosis group. He is the associate program director of the fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine, director of the pulmonary lab and blood gas lab. He continues to provide care in the medical ICU.
Academic Locations
Maxwell M. Wintrobe Research and Education Building
801-581-7806
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
-
Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Pulmonary |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease) |
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Utah Pulmonary Fellow |
| Residency | University of Utah Internal Medicine Resident |
| Internship | University of Utah Internal Medicine Intern |
| Professional Medical | Temple University School of Medicine Medicine M.D. |
| Other Training | University of Colorado Pre-Medicine |
| Undergraduate | University of Colorado Anthropology B.A. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Curran RL, Kukhareva PV, Taft T, Weir CR, Reese TJ, Nanjo C, Rodriguez-Loya S, Martin DK, Warner PB, Shields DE, Flynn MC, Boltax JP, Kawamoto K (2020). Integrated displays to improve chronic disease management in ambulatory care: A SMART on FHIR application informed by mixed-methods user testing. J Am Med Inform Assoc, 27(8), 1225-1234.
- Herde RF, Kokeny KE, Reddy CB, Akerley WL, Hu N, Boltax JP, Hitchcock YJ (2015). Primary Pulmonary Carcinoid Tumor: A Long-term Single Institution Experience. Am J Clin Oncol, 41(1), 24-29.
- Sturrock A, Seedahmed E, Mir-Kasimov M, Boltax J, McManus ML, Paine R 3rd (2012). GM-CSF provides autocrine protection for murine alveolar epithelial cells from oxidant-induced mitochondrial injury. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol, 302(3), L343-51.
- Grissom CK, Brown SM, Kuttler KG, Boltax JP, Jones J, Jephson AR, Orme JF Jr (2010). A modified sequential organ failure assessment score for critical care triage. Disaster Med Public Health Prep, 4(4), 277-84.