BonitaEFalknerMD

Pediatric Hypertension Nephrology

Professor, Medicine, Jefferson Medical College-Thos Jefferson Univ

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833 Chestnut St
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Philadelphia, PA 19019
Phone+1 215-205-2857

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Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHFellowship, Nephrology, 1970 - 1971
Philadelphia General HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 1968 - 1970
Philadelphia General HospitalInternship, Pediatrics, 1967 - 1968
University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1967

European Society of Hypertension Honorary Membership European Society of Hypertension, 2022
Dean's Award for Excellence in Faculty Mentoring Sidney Kimmel College of Medicine of Thomas Jefferson University, 2018
Research Career Achievement Award. Thomas Jefferson University School of Medicine, 2014
Distinguished Alumni Award University of Minnesota School of Medicine, 2010
Center for Complex Hypertension - Director American Society of Hypertension, 2013
Fellow American Society of Hypertension American Society of Hypertension, 2011
Fellow American Heart Association American Heart Association, 2008
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PubMed

313 citations
Recommendations for Blood Pressure Measurement in Humans: An AHA Scientific Statement from the Council on High Blood Pressure Research Professional and Public Educatio...
Thomas G. Pickering, John E. Hall, Lawrence J. Appel, Bonita Falkner, John W. Graves
Journal of Clinical Hypertension. 2005-02-01
19 citations
The metabolic syndrome--what is it and how should it be managed?
Marvin Moser, Bonita Falkner, Michael A. Weber, Leonard Mark Keilson
Journal of Clinical Hypertension. 2006-01-01
1949 citations
Clinical Practice Guideline for Screening and Management of High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents.
Joseph T. Flynn, David C. Kaelber, Carissa M. Baker-Smith, Douglas L. Blowey, Aaron E. Carroll
Pediatrics. 2017-09-01

Journal Articles

Pediatric Primary Hypertension: An Underrecognized Condition: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association.
Falkner B, Gidding SS, Baker-Smith CM, Brady TM, Flynn JT, Malle LM, South AM, Tran AH, Urbina EM;, Hypertension 2023;80:e101-111, 3/30/2023

Study: Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. Adults Under 40 Have High Blood PressureSeptember 6th, 2024
High Blood Pressure a Concern for Adolescents and Young Adults in U.S.September 5th, 2024
Navigating the Obstacle Course of Diagnosing, Managing Pediatric HypertensionAugust 29th, 2016
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