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Christian Pettker, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, New Haven, CT, Yale-New Haven Hospital

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Obstetrics & Gynecology New Haven, CT

General Obstetrics, Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk

Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Yale School of Medicine, Chief of Obstetrics, Yale New Haven Hospital, Chief Patient Safety Officer and Associate Chief Quality Officer, Yale New Haven Health and Yale Medicine

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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

  • 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 2014-2022
  • 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
  • How much does it cost to have a baby in the United States?  
    Pettker CM, Contemporary Ob/Gyn, 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

  • Frequent Blood Pressure Monitoring Is Needed During and After Pregnancy
    Frequent Blood Pressure Monitoring Is Needed During and After PregnancyFebruary 7th, 2023
  • How COVID-19 Can Lead to Serious Complications During Pregnancy
    How COVID-19 Can Lead to Serious Complications During PregnancyFebruary 8th, 2022
  • Can Pregnant Women Have the Moderna Vaccine?
    Can Pregnant Women Have the Moderna Vaccine?January 11th, 2021
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Research History

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

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