Overview
Meral Gunay-Aygun is a professor of pediatrics and genetic medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Gunay-Aygun specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children and adults with inherited metabolic diseases including diagnostic evaluation and follow-up of newborns with abnormal newborn screens for inherited metabolic diseases. After serving 14 years as an attending physician at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, she joined the medical staff of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2022. Dr. Gunay-Aygun earned her medical degree from Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. She completed pediatrics and medical genetics residencies at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, and a biochemical genetics fellowship at the National Institutes of Health’s National Human Genome Research Institute, Bethesda, Maryland. She has made numerous research contributions, especially in the study of inherited ciliopathies, for which she has earned international recognition. Dr. Gunay-Aygun received the Innovative Leadership Award from Genetic Alliance, as well as the NHGRI Merit Award for her research on Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease/Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis. She is a member of myriad professional organizations, including the American Society of Human Genetics, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Society of Pediatric Research and the Society for Inherited Metabolic Disorders.
Dr. Gunay-Aygun is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Phenylketonuria (PKU), Fabry Disease, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome), and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).
Dr. Gunay-Aygun is board certified in American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Gunay-Aygun is currently accepting new patients.
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601 5th Street South, Suite 520, Suite 520, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
12220 Bruce B Downs Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Meral Gunay-Aygun
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Meral Gunay-Aygun?
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Is Dr. Meral Gunay-Aygun a top-rated expert for Phenylketonuria (PKU)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Meral Gunay-Aygun is classified as an Advanced expert for Phenylketonuria (PKU), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Meral Gunay-Aygun specialize in?
While Dr. Meral Gunay-Aygun is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Phenylketonuria (PKU), Fabry Disease, and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Meral Gunay-Aygun accept my insurance?
Dr. Meral Gunay-Aygun accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AvMed. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-767-8491 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Phenylketonuria (PKU)Dr. Gunay-Aygun isAdvanced. Learn about Phenylketonuria (PKU).
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- Fabry DiseaseDr. Gunay-Aygun isExperienced. Learn about Fabry Disease.
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome)
- Pompe DiseaseDr. Gunay-Aygun isExperienced. Learn about Pompe Disease.
- Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)Dr. Gunay-Aygun isExperienced. Learn about Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).