Bonita E Falkner MD
Pediatric Hypertension Nephrology
Professor, Medicine, Jefferson Medical College-Thos Jefferson Univ
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833 Chestnut St700Philadelphia, PA 19019
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Summary
- Dr. Bonita Falkner is a pediatric nephrologist based in Philadelphia, PA, specializing in pediatric hypertension nephrology. She completed her medical education at the University of Minnesota Medical School and further training in nephrology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College. Her research interests include pediatric hypertension, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome. Dr. Falkner has published several studies, including contributions to journals such as the Journal of the American Heart Association and Hypertension. She has participated in clinical trials and has been recognized with awards, including the European Society of Hypertension Honorary Membership and the Dean's Award for Excellence in Faculty Mentoring from Sidney Kimmel College of Medicine.
Education & Training
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
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 1968 - 2022
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Nephrology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- 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
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts TouchWorks EHR, Allscripts, 2015
Clinical Trials
- Observational Study of Kibow Biotics in Dialysis Patients Start of enrollment: 2011 May 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 4 citationsAmbulatory blood pressure variability in prediction of target organ injury: the SHIP AHOY study.Coral D Hanevold, Jang Dong Seo, Stephen R Daniels, Bonita E Falkner, Michael A Ferguson
Pediatric Nephrology. 2026-12-01 - Association of Glucose Response Shape in OGTT With Markers of Pancreatic Health and Inflammation Across Diverse Ages.Cindy J Hernandez-Moreno, Bonita Falkner, Scott W Keith, Samuel S Gidding, Vidhu V Thaker
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2026-01-21 - 1 citationsA Multiomics Approach to Defining Target-Organ Injury in Youths With Primary Hypertension: The SHIP AHOY Cohort.Kalyani Ananthamohan, Tammy M Brady, Mohammed Arif, Stephen R Daniels, Bonita Falkner
Journal of the American Heart Association. 2025-11-04
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
Press Mentions
This Metric at Age 7 Could Predict Your Risk of Cardiovascular Death in Mid-LifeSeptember 8th, 2025
High Blood Pressure in Kids Identified as Heart Disease Risk FactorSeptember 8th, 2025- One Number at Age 7 Could Predict How Long You LiveSeptember 7th, 2025
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