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Office
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242Phone+1 319-356-2294Fax+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 CenterFellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 2004 - 2007
- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2000 - 2004
- Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2000
- Princeton UniversityAB, Architecture , Magna cum laude, 1991 - 1995
Certifications & Licensure
- IA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
- CT State Medical License 2004 - 2024
- 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
- Understanding the Long-term Impact of COVID-19 in Adults (RECOVER) Start of enrollment: 2021 Oct 29
- Understanding the Long-term Impact of COVID on Children and Families Start of enrollment: 2022 Mar 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 42 citationsA comprehensive obstetric patient safety program reduces liability claims and paymentsChristian M. Pettker, Stephen F. Thung, Heather S. Lipkind, Jessica L. Illuzzi, Catalin S. Buhimschi
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2014-10-01 - 129 citationsProteomic profiling of the amniotic fluid to detect inflammation, infection, and neonatal sepsis.Catalin S. Buhimschi, Vineet Bhandari, Benjamin D. Hamar, Mert-Ozan Bahtiyar, Guomao Zhao
Plos Medicine. 2007-01-16 - 271 citationsDevelopment of a Definition of Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection.Tanayott Thaweethai, Sarah E Jolley, Elizabeth W Karlson, Emily B Levitan, Bruce Levy
JAMA. 2023-06-13
Journal Articles
- Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Consult Series #54: Assessing the Risk of Maternal Morbidity and MortalityJustin 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 ConnecticutKatherine 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
Lectures
- Resident CREOG Review.New Haven, CT - 1/14/2016
- Critical Event DebriefingAtlanta, 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 CareApril 20th, 2024
- Hypertensive Disorders Screening Recommended for All Pregnant WomenSeptember 22nd, 2023
- 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
- Fellow
- Member
- Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineMember
External Links
- Pettker YSMhttps://medicine.yale.edu/obgyn/people/christian_pettker.profile
- Pettker YMhttps://www.yalemedicine.org/doctors/christian_pettker/
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