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 is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Phenylketonuria (PKU), Ornithine Translocase Deficiency, Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency, and 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl-CoA Lyase Deficiency.
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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
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Is Dr. Meral Gunay a top-rated expert for Phenylketonuria (PKU)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Meral Gunay 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 specialize in?
While Dr. Meral Gunay is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Phenylketonuria (PKU), Ornithine Translocase Deficiency, and Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Meral Gunay accept my insurance?
Dr. Meral Gunay 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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- Advanced
- 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl-CoA Lyase Deficiency
- Alstrom SyndromeDr. Gunay isAdvanced. Learn about Alstrom Syndrome.
- Argininosuccinic AciduriaDr. Gunay isAdvanced. Learn about Argininosuccinic Aciduria.
- Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder
- Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency
- Ornithine Translocase Deficiency
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- Cardiomyopathy Hypogonadism Metabolic Anomalies
- Danon DiseaseDr. Gunay isExperienced. Learn about Danon Disease.
- Fabry DiseaseDr. Gunay isExperienced. Learn about Fabry Disease.
- HomocystinuriaDr. Gunay isExperienced. Learn about Homocystinuria.
- Maple Syrup Urine DiseaseDr. Gunay isExperienced. Learn about Maple Syrup Urine Disease.
- Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts