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Christian Pettker, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Iowa City, IA

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Iowa City, IA

Birth Defect & Fetal Treatment, Critical Care Medicine, General Obstetrics, Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk

Professor, Jennifer Niebyl Chair and Department Executive Officer Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology University of Iowa Health Care and Carver College of Medicine

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  • Office

    200 Hawkins Dr
    Iowa City, IA 52242
    Phone+1 319-356-2294
    Fax+1 319-356-1894

Summary

  • Christian Pettker, MD, is an experienced obstetrics and gynecology specialist based in Iowa City, IA. His subspecialities include general obstetrics and maternal & fetal medicine/high risk, with particular expertise in fetal ultrasound, preterm labor, and pre-eclampsia among others. Dr. Pettker's educational background includes a fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine from Yale-New Haven Hospital (Yale University) and a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus). He has served as Associate Chief Medical Officer and Chief Patient Safety Officer at Yale New Haven Health and Yale Medicine, Chief of Obstetrics at Yale-New Haven Hospital, and . He has contributed to notable publications in healthcare quality and patient safety. Throughout his career, Dr. Pettker has been recognized with awards, including Best Doctors and various local and national educational, quality, and patient safety awards. In July 2024 Dr. Pettker assumed the role of Chair and Department Executive Officer at University of Iowa Health Care and Carver College of Medicine.

Education & Training

  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterFellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 2004 - 2007
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2000 - 2004
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2000
  • Princeton University
    Princeton UniversityAB, Architecture , Magna cum laude, 1991 - 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2004 - 2024
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2001 - 2004
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors 2014-2024
  • Leadership in Quality and Safety Award Yale Medical Group, 2015
  • Nathan Kase Faculty Teaching Award; Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, & Reproductive Sciences Yale School of Medicine, 2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Consult Series #54: Assessing the Risk of Maternal Morbidity and Mortality  
    Justin R Lappen, Christian M Pettker, Judette M Louis, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Among Patients Admitted for Childbirth in Southern Connecticut  
    Katherine H Campbell, Jean M Tornatore, Heather S Lipkind, Christian M Pettker, JAMA
  • Obstetric Safety and Quality (Clinical Expert Series)  
    Pettker CM, Grobman WA, Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • Resident CREOG Review. 
    New Haven, CT - 1/14/2016
  • Critical Event Debriefing 
    Atlanta, GA - 1/2/2016
  • Quality in Outpatient and Ultrasound. 
    Atlanta, GA - 1/2/2016
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Authored Content

  • Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Among Patients Admitted for Childbirth in Southern ConnecticutMay 2020

Press Mentions

  • Pettker named Chair and DEO at University of Iowa Health Care
    Pettker named Chair and DEO at University of Iowa Health CareApril 20th, 2024
  • Hypertensive Disorders Screening Recommended for All Pregnant Women
    Hypertensive Disorders Screening Recommended for All Pregnant WomenSeptember 22nd, 2023
  • Frequent Blood Pressure Monitoring Is Needed During and After Pregnancy
    Frequent Blood Pressure Monitoring Is Needed During and After PregnancyFebruary 7th, 2023
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Research History

  • Site Principal InvestigatorMaternal Fetal Medicine Unit Network (NICHD)2019 - 2024

Professional Memberships