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

Christian Michael Pettker MD

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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  • 200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242

  • Phone+1 319-356-2294

  • Fax+1 319-356-1894

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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
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
    American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
    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

  • Improving Access to Maternity Care in Iowa’s Health Care Deserts
    Improving Access to Maternity Care in Iowa’s Health Care DesertsMarch 10th, 2025
  • Downtown Medical Campus Enhances Child Safety with Scanning Tech
    Downtown Medical Campus Enhances Child Safety with Scanning TechFebruary 26th, 2025
  • UI Health Care Medical Center Ranks Among ‘Best Hospitals for Maternity Care’
    UI Health Care Medical Center Ranks Among ‘Best Hospitals for Maternity Care’December 10th, 2024
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Research History

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

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