Joshua L. Bonkowsky
Expertise in
13
conditions

Dr. Joshua L. Bonkowsky

Neurology
Ped Neurology
81 N Mario Capecchi Dr, 
Salt Lake City, UT 
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Expertise in
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Ped Neurology
81 N Mario Capecchi Dr, 
Salt Lake City, UT 

Overview

Dr. Josh Bonkowsky is an associate professor of Pediatric Neurology (Pediatrics) and of Neurology. He obtained his MD and PhD degrees at the University of California. His undergraduate training was at Harvard University, and his Pediatrics and Neurology/Pediatric Neurology training was at the University of Utah and Boston Children's Hospital. His clinical studies are focused on understanding clinical features of leukodystrophies and genetics of complex human neurobehavioral traits, especially language impairments. Dr. Bonkowsky's clinical research group is investigating genetics of leukodystrophies to understand the genetic and medical impacts of these disorders. The Bonkowsky Laboratory is generating disease models for high-throughput drug discovery and investigating human neurogenetic diseases, specifically diseases of basal ganglia function and white matter diseases. On sunny afternoons, Dr. Bonkowsky enjoys trail running and learning to skate ski.

Dr. Bonkowsky is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CACH Syndrome, Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), Leukodystrophy, Krabbe Disease, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Bonkowsky is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 157 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Bonkowsky is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in UT

Board Certifications

American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology

Languages Spoken

English
German

Gender

Male

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University of Utah Health
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Locations

Ped Neurology
81 N Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
Other Locations
Pediatric Nephrology - University Of Utah Hospital
50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

A Prospective and Retrospective Data Collection Study to Evaluate Outcomes in Males ≤17 Years of Age Undergoing Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for the Treatment of Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy
A Prospective and Retrospective Data Collection Study to Evaluate Outcomes in Males ≤17 Years of Age Undergoing Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for the Treatment of Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: May 21, 2020
Intervention Type: Genetic

157 Total Publications

Characterization of Leukodystrophy Penetrance Using Large-Scale Integration of Genomic Population Screening and Electronic Health Records.
Characterization of Leukodystrophy Penetrance Using Large-Scale Integration of Genomic Population Screening and Electronic Health Records.
Journal: medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences
Published: July 17, 2026
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Is Dr. Joshua L. Bonkowsky a top-rated expert for CACH Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joshua L. Bonkowsky is classified as an Elite expert for CACH Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Joshua L. Bonkowsky specialize in?

While Dr. Joshua L. Bonkowsky is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in CACH Syndrome, Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), and Leukodystrophy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Joshua L. Bonkowsky participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Joshua L. Bonkowsky has published 157 articles and abstracts on conditions like CACH Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Joshua L. Bonkowsky's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Joshua L. Bonkowsky accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-442-5271 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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