Amy Turitz, MD
Cards
Are You a Patient?
View this doctor's clinical profile on the Yale Medicine website for information about the services we offer and making an appointment.
View Doctor ProfileContact Info
Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit
5 Perryridge Rd.
Greenwich, CT 06830
United States
About
Copy Link
Titles
Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
Biography
Dr. Turitz earned her medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and her fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She served as the co-director of the Preterm Birth Prevention Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center prior to joining the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Yale. She is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Her research interests center around preterm birth. She has been honored with several awards for her excellence in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
Appointments
Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
Associate Professor on TermPrimary
Other Departments & Organizations
- Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit
- Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
- Yale Medicine
- Yale New Haven Health System
Education & Training
- Fellowship
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center (2016)
- Residency
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (2013)
- MD
- Mount Sinai School of Medicine (2009)
- BS
- Wesleyan University, History (2005)
Research
Copy Link
Research at a Glance
Publications Timeline
Publications
2020
Optimizing Term Delivery and Mode of Delivery
Wen T, Turitz A. Optimizing Term Delivery and Mode of Delivery. Clinics In Perinatology 2020, 47: 799-815. PMID: 33153663, DOI: 10.1016/j.clp.2020.08.010.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsCitationsMeSH Keywords and ConceptsMeSH KeywordsAbruptio PlacentaeCesarean SectionCholestasis, IntrahepaticCongenital AbnormalitiesDelivery, ObstetricDiabetes, GestationalFemaleFetal Growth RetardationHumansHypertensionHypertension, Pregnancy-InducedLabor, InducedOligohydramniosPregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsPregnancy Complications, CardiovascularPregnancy in DiabeticsPregnancy in ObesityPregnancy, TwinSeverity of Illness IndexStillbirthTerm BirthTime FactorsAssociations Between Built Environment, Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status, and SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Pregnant Women in New York City
Emeruwa U, Ona S, Shaman J, Turitz A, Wright J, Gyamfi-Bannerman C, Melamed A. Associations Between Built Environment, Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status, and SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Pregnant Women in New York City. JAMA: The Journal Of The American Medical Association 2020, 324: 390-392. PMID: 32556085, PMCID: PMC7303894, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2020.11370.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsMeSH KeywordsAdultBetacoronavirusBuilt EnvironmentCoronavirus InfectionsCOVID-19Cross-Sectional StudiesCrowdingFemaleHumansIncomeLogistic ModelsNew York CityPandemicsPneumonia, ViralPopulation DensityPregnancyPregnancy Complications, InfectiousResidence CharacteristicsSARS-CoV-2Social ClassUnemploymentChildhood neurodevelopment after spontaneous versus indicated preterm birth
Nuss E, Spiegelman J, Turitz A, Gyamfi-Bannerman C. Childhood neurodevelopment after spontaneous versus indicated preterm birth. American Journal Of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM 2020, 2: 100082. PMID: 33345968, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2019.100082.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsGestational age infantsSpontaneous preterm birthPreterm birthNeurologic outcomeNeonatal morbidityPreterm deliveryGestational ageAge infantsMental Developmental Index scoresLong-term adverse effectsBaseline maternal demographicsBayley II scoresWorse neurologic outcomeMental Developmental IndexDevelopmental Index scoresPreterm birth groupYears of ageLogistic regression modelsII scoreMaternal demographicsPreterm laborSingleton gestationsBaseline characteristicsSecondary outcomesSpontaneous delivery
2019
Risk of Stillbirth after Antepartum Hospitalization for Hypertensive Diseases of Pregnancy
Wen T, Breslin N, Overton E, Turitz A, D'Alton M, Attenello F, Mack W, Friedman A. Risk of Stillbirth after Antepartum Hospitalization for Hypertensive Diseases of Pregnancy. American Journal Of Perinatology 2019, 37: 066-072. PMID: 31563137, DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1697589.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and Concepts
2017
The Effect of Prior Term Birth on Risk of Recurrent Spontaneous Preterm Birth
Purisch S, Turitz A, Elovitz M, Levine L. The Effect of Prior Term Birth on Risk of Recurrent Spontaneous Preterm Birth. American Journal Of Perinatology 2017, 35: 380-384. PMID: 29078234, PMCID: PMC6420208, DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1607317.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsPrior term birthPrior second-trimester lossSecond trimester lossTerm birthsSPTB rateRecurrent spontaneous preterm birthSpontaneous preterm birth riskRetrospective cohort studySpontaneous preterm birthMultivariable logistic regressionPreterm birth riskPrior pretermCohort studyPreterm birthPrimary outcomeGestational ageSPTB riskBirth riskPrevention strategiesRecent deliveryLogistic regressionStatistical differenceWomenBirthWeeks
2016
Comparison of Respiratory Outcomes between Preterm Small-For-Gestational-Age and Appropriate-For-Gestational-Age Infants
Turitz A, Gyamfi-Bannerman C. Comparison of Respiratory Outcomes between Preterm Small-For-Gestational-Age and Appropriate-For-Gestational-Age Infants. American Journal Of Perinatology 2016, 34: 283-288. PMID: 27500933, DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1586755.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsMeSH KeywordsBirth WeightBronchopulmonary DysplasiaCase-Control StudiesCerebral Intraventricular HemorrhageCesarean SectionEnterocolitis, NecrotizingFemaleGestational AgeHumansInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematureInfant, Small for Gestational AgeMalePerinatal DeathPremature BirthRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRespiration, ArtificialRespiratory Distress Syndrome, NewbornRisk FactorsSeizuresSepsisSex FactorsTransient Tachypnea of the NewbornConceptsRespiratory distress syndromeGestational age infantsGestational ageNeonatal outcomesRespiratory outcomesMultivariable logistic regression modelAssociation of SGAAdverse neonatal outcomesEarlier gestational ageCase-control studyMode of deliverySubjects/groupLogistic regression modelsNeonatal compositePreterm SmallCesarean deliveryPreterm infantsSingleton gestationsDistress syndromeMulticenter trialBirth weightMale genderAntibiotic exposureInfant genderSample size estimatesProximity of magnesium exposure to delivery and neonatal outcomes
Turitz A, Too G, Gyamfi-Bannerman C. Proximity of magnesium exposure to delivery and neonatal outcomes. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2016, 215: 508.e1-508.e6. PMID: 27177525, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2016.05.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsCerebral palsySevere cerebral palsyLast exposureSecondary outcomesLast infusionMultivariable logistic regression modelBenefits of magnesiumAssociation of timeMann-Whitney U testYears of lifeLogistic regression modelsStudent's t-testPreterm deliverySingleton gestationsMulticenter trialPrimary outcomeReduced oddsPalsyMagnesium exposureSecondary analysisRemote exposureU testExposure timingBivariate associationsMagnesium sulfateA comparison of prevaginal and postvaginal manipulation fetal fibronectin
Turitz A, Ackerman C, Johnson D, Bank T, Duong J, Lee S, Gyamfi-Bannerman C. A comparison of prevaginal and postvaginal manipulation fetal fibronectin. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2016, 214: 646.e1-646.e6. PMID: 26924744, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2016.01.160.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsPreterm deliveryFetal fibronectinVaginal manipulationNegative predictive valueVaginal examsPreterm birthTransvaginal ultrasoundFFN resultsPredictive valueProspective observational cohort studyFalse negative rateTest characteristicsObservational cohort studyShort cervixSpecimen pairsVaginal bleedingPlacenta previaPreterm laborCohort studyMultifetal gestationsSingle centerCervical dilationRuptured membranesPositive specimenDiscordant results
2015
Trial of labor after cesarean versus repeat cesarean in women with small-for-gestational age neonates: a secondary analysis
Turitz A, Friedman A, Gyamfi-Bannerman C. Trial of labor after cesarean versus repeat cesarean in women with small-for-gestational age neonates: a secondary analysis. The Journal Of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 2015, 29: 3051-3055. PMID: 26512741, DOI: 10.3109/14767058.2015.1114084.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsGestational age neonatesTrial of laborSGA neonatesNeonatal outcomesRepeat cesareanAdverse outcomesNeonatal intensive care unit admissionIntensive care unit admissionSecondary analysisSingle prior cesarean deliveryMulticenter prospective observational studyCare unit admissionComposite adverse outcomePrior cesarean deliveryProspective observational studyPrior vaginal birthBody mass indexSimilar neonatal outcomesUnit admissionAge neonatesMaternal diseaseNeonatal morbidityRespiratory complicationsSGA infantsCesarean deliveryPatient characteristics associated with 17-alpha hydroxyprogesterone caproate use among a high-risk cohort
Turitz A, Bastek J, Purisch S, Elovitz M, Levine L. Patient characteristics associated with 17-alpha hydroxyprogesterone caproate use among a high-risk cohort. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2015, 214: 536.e1-536.e5. PMID: 26519784, PMCID: PMC4808591, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2015.10.148.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsPrior preterm birthPreterm birthFull-term birthSpontaneous PTBObstetrical historyPatient characteristicsPrior spontaneous preterm birthShort cervical lengthRecurrent preterm birthSpontaneous preterm birthPatient-level barriersSecond trimester lossHigh-risk cohortMultivariable logistic regressionCertain patient characteristicsStandard of careCohort of womenCross-sectional studySPTB rateCervical lengthNeonatal morbiditySingleton pregnanciesObstetric historyInsurance statusHydroxyprogesterone caproate
Academic Achievements & Community Involvement
Copy Link
Activities
activity American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
07/01/2016 - PresentJournal ServiceRevieweractivity Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine
07/01/2016 - PresentJournal ServiceRevieweractivity American Journal of Perinatology
07/01/2016 - PresentJournal ServiceRevieweractivity American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
07/01/2009 - PresentProfessional OrganizationsFellowactivity Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine
07/01/2016 - PresentProfessional OrganizationsFellow
Honors
honor Sreedhar Gaddipati Maternal-Fetal Medicine Teaching Award
07/21/2023Other AwardColumbia University Irving Medical CenterDetailsUnited Stateshonor APGO Excellence Teaching Award
07/17/2020Other AwardColumbia University Irving Medical CenterDetailsUnited Stateshonor Resident Teaching Award for Excellence in Medical Student Education
07/19/2013Other AwardHospital of the University of PennsylvaniaDetailsUnited Stateshonor Penn Pearls Teaching Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching
07/19/2013Other AwardHospital of the University of PennsylvaniaDetailsUnited Stateshonor S. Leon Israel Award
07/19/2013Regional AwardObstetrical Society of PhiladelphiaDetailsUnited States
Teaching & Mentoring
Copy Link
Mentoring
Anna Staniczenko
Postdoc2020 - 2023Adina Kern-Goldberger
Postdoc2018 - 2020Timothy Wen
Postdoc2017 - 2020
Clinical Care
Copy Link
Overview
Amy Turitz, MD, is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist who takes care of women with high-risk pregnancies at Greenwich Hospital.
Dr. Turitz says she became interested in women’s health in college and soon knew she wanted to be an obstetrician-gynecologist. “Pregnancy is fascinating to me and what I like about maternal-fetal medicine is that I can help women get through the best and worst of times,” she says. “It’s an honor and a privilege to take care of women during this life-changing event.”
Dr. Turitz does not deliver babies but performs consults and prenatal ultrasounds for women who have medical complications, fetal anomalies, or conditions or histories that put mother and child at risk, including high blood pressure, diabetes, and risk factors for preterm birth
Her approach to patient care is one of openness and transparency, Dr. Turitz says. “I give my patients all the information they may need, including everything I am checking for because I want them to be prepared,” she says. “I like to empower my patients. When there is a complicated pregnancy, it can be a scary time and I try to be as empathetic as possible and partner with patients to get them through the process.”
Dr. Turitz also has expertise in diagnostic genetic testing procedures, including amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling. Her research interests include preterm birth, fetal growth restriction, and medical and obstetric complications of pregnancy.
Clinical Specialties
Are You a Patient?
View this doctor's clinical profile on the Yale Medicine website for information about the services we offer and making an appointment.
View Doctor ProfileGet In Touch
Copy Link
Contacts
Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit
5 Perryridge Rd.
Greenwich, CT 06830
United States
Administrative Support
Locations
Patient Care Locations
Are You a Patient? View this doctor's clinical profile on the Yale Medicine website for information about the services we offer and making an appointment.