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David H. Viskochil
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David H. Viskochil, MD, PhD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Eccles Primary Children's Outpatient ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ

Salt Lake City
801-213-3599

Primary Children's Hospital Outpatient ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ at Riverton

Riverton
801-213-3599

Utah Department of ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ

Children with Special ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Care Needs
Salt Lake City
801-213-3599

  • 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 ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Arizona, and his doctorate in biochemistry and medical degree from the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of North Carolina 1985. He completed his pediatric residency and clinical genetics fellowship at the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ 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 ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah Neurosciences Center (Adult NF Clinic), and the Shriners Hospital. He serves as co-Director of the NF Clinic at the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah and is the Director of Clinical Genetics ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ in the Division of Medical Genetics.

    David’s administrative roles are varied and include ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ 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 ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Genetic Advisory Committee, and is member on the Advisory Board for the Mucopolysaccharidosis I Registry. He serves as Medical Director for the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ 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 ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah, and he supervises the Clinical Genetics Research Program embedded in the Center for Clinical Translational Science at the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah. David shoots hoops and plays golf.

    Specialties

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 23 reviews )

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    October 11, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    My son and I are very fortunate to have him helping us. He is very kind and caring. He listened to my co cerns and took the time to help me understand what we are dealing with, and to get the proper help we need. Thank you.

  • 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 ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Arizona, and his doctorate in biochemistry and medical degree from the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of North Carolina 1985. He completed his pediatric residency and clinical genetics fellowship at the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ 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 ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah Neurosciences Center (Adult NF Clinic), and the Shriners Hospital. He serves as co-Director of the NF Clinic at the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah and is the Director of Clinical Genetics ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ in the Division of Medical Genetics.

    David’s administrative roles are varied and include ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ 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 ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Genetic Advisory Committee, and is member on the Advisory Board for the Mucopolysaccharidosis I Registry. He serves as Medical Director for the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ 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 ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah, and he supervises the Clinical Genetics Research Program embedded in the Center for Clinical Translational Science at the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah. David shoots hoops and plays golf.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Pediatrics -Primary
    Academic Divisions Medical Genetics

    Education history

    Fellowship Genetics - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Fellowship Medical Genetics - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Residency Pediatrics - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Externship Genetics - National Institutes of ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Externship
    Internship Pediatrics - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah School of Medicine Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of North Carolina M.D.
    Doctoral Training Biochemistry - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of North Carolina Ph.D.
    Undergraduate Biology - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Arizona B.S.