Hackensack Meridian Health recently announced Dr. Emre Kayaalp as the regional chair of obstetrics & gynecology for the Central Region, which includes JFK University Medical Center, Bayshore Medical Center, Old Bridge Medical Center and Raritan Bay Medical Center.
Kayaalp is a highly accomplished and respected board-certified physician with over 17 years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology. He has a proven track record of providing exceptional patient care, advancing clinical research and educating future health care professionals.
Prior to joining Hackensack Meridian Health’s Central Region, Kayaalp served as the chair of obstetrics, gynecology and women’s health at Atlantic Health System’s Overlook Medical Center and held numerous leadership positions at various hospital systems throughout the New York area and abroad.
Kayaalp brings a diverse background of experience, including conducting research on an array of topics related to reproductive medicine, general obstetrics & gynecology and biomedical engineering.
“Hackensack Meridian Health is a regional leader in high-quality obstetrics & gynecology procedures,” Todd Way, president, Central Region, Hackensack Meridian Health, said. “I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Kayaalp. His expertise, leadership skills and commitment to patient care will be invaluable to our organization.”
“I am honored to join Hackensack Meridian Health,” Kayaalp said. “I am committed to providing our patients with compassionate, evidence-based care and to advance the field of obstetrics and gynecology through research, education and service.”