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David Turok, M.D., M.P.H.

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Locations

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(801) 581-6170 University Hospital
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
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Bio

David Turok, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the University of Utah Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Family Practice. His areas of clinical interest and expertise include all aspects of women's healthcare, particularly family planning.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Obstetrics/Gynecology - Associate Professor (Clinical)
Family and Preventive Medicine - Adjunct Assistant Professor
Academic Divisions Family Medicine/Residency
General OB/GYN

Academic Profile

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Obstetrics/Gynecology - Associate Professor (Clinical)
Family and Preventive Medicine - Adjunct Assistant Professor
Academic Divisions Family Medicine/Residency
General OB/GYN

Academic Office Locations

Academic Office Phone Number Academic Office Address
(801) 581-6170 Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology
30 north 1900 east
Salt Lake City, UT 84132

Academic Bio

David Turok, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the University of Utah Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Family Practice. Dr. Turok received his M.D. from the Tufts University School of Medicine, in Boston, MA. His residency training in obstetrics and gynecology was accomplished at the University of Utah. He stayed on as a faculty member.

Education

Education History

Type School Degree
Residency University of Utah School of Medicine
OB/GYN		 Resident
Fellowship University of Utah School of Medicine
Family Practice and Obstetrics		 Fellow
Residency Brown University/Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island
 Resident
Internship Brown University/Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island
Family & Community Medicine		 Intern
Professional Medical Tufts University School of Medicine
Medicine		 M.D., M.P.H.
Undergraduate Middlebury College
Environmental Earth Sciences		 B.A.

Publications

Selected Provider Publications

Journal Article

  1. Wright R, Frost CJ, Turok D(2012)A qualitative exploration of emergency contraception users' willingness to select the copper IUD  Contraception, 85(1),32-35
  2. Wark K, Jacobson JC, Turok DK, Murphy P(2011)A Survey of Provider Experience with Misoprostol to Facilitate Intrauterine Device Insertion in Nulliparous Women  Contraception, 84(6),594-9
  3. Jacobson JC, Simonsen SE, Ward KM, Havlicak AL, Turok (2011)A Survey of Sexual Activity and Contraceptive use among University of Utah Undergraduate Students Aged 18-20  Utah's Health: An Annual Review,
  4. Betstadt SJ, Turok D, Kapp N, Feng KT, Borgatta (2011)Intrauterine device (IUD) insertion after medical abortion  Contraception, 83(6),517-21
  5. Gurtcheff SE, Turok DK, Stoddard G, Murphy PA, Gibson M, Jones K(2011)Lactogenesis in Early Postpartum Use of the Contraceptive Implant: A Randomized Noninferiority Trial  Obstetrics and Gynecology, 117(5),1114-1121
  6. Turok DK, Espey E, Edelman AB, Lotke PS, Lathrop EH, Teal SB, Jacobson JC, Simonsen SE, Schulz K(2011)The Methodology for Developing a Prospective Meta-Analysis in the Family Planning Community  Trials, 29(12),104
  7. Turok DK, Gurtcheff SE, Gibson K, Handley E, Simonsen S, Murphy P(2010)Operative management of intrauterine device complications: a case series report.  Contraception, 82(4),354-7
  8. Turok DK, Gurtcheff SE, Handley E, Simonsen SE, Sok C, Murphy (2010)A pilot study of the Copper T380A IUD and oral levonorgestrel for emergency contraception.  Contraception, 82(6),520-5
  9. Turok D, Simonsen SE, Schulz (2010)Misoprostol for cervical priming prior to IUD insertion in nulliparous women.  Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (1),
  10. Turok DK, Simonsen SE, Marshall (2009)Trends in levonorgestrel emergency contraception use, births, and abortions: the Utah experience.  Medscape Journal of Medicine, 11(1),30
  11. Turok DK, Handley E, Simonsen S, North R, Frost C, Murphy P, Gurtcheff (2009)A survey of women obtaining emergency contraception: are they interested in using the copper IUD?  Contraception,
  12. Warren JE, Turok DK, Maxwell TM, Brothman AR, Silver RM(2009)Array comparative genomic hybridization for genetic evaluation of fetal loss between 10 and 20 weeks of gestation.  Obstetrics and Gynecology, 114(5),1093-102
  13. Romero I, Turok D, Gilliam (2008)A randomized trial of tramadol versus ibuprofen as an adjunct to pain control during vacuum aspiration abortion.  Contraception, 77(1),56-9
  14. Turok DK, Gurtcheff SE, Esplin MS, Shah M, Simonsen SE, Trauscht-Van Horn J, Silver R(2008)Second trimester termination of pregnancy: a review by site and procedure type.  Contraception, 77(3),155-61

Review

  1. Shih G, Turok DK, Parker W(2011)Vasectomy: the other (better) form of sterilization  Contraception, 83(4),310-5
  2. Deutchman M, Tubay AT, Turok (2009)First trimester bleeding.  American Family Physician, 79(11),985-94
  3. Turok (2007)The quest for better contraception: future methods.  Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, 34(1),137-66, x
  4. Turok DK, Ratcliffe SD, Baxley E(2003)Management of gestational diabetes mellitus.  American Family Physician, 68(9),1767-72

Book Chapter

  1. Mata JM, Turok D(2008)Chapter 16, Section F: Intrapartum Complications, Retained Placenta  , 488-491
  2. Turok D(2008)Chapter 6, Section C: Management of Miscarriage  , 144-150
  3. Beukema R, Raiche M, and Turok D(2008)Chapter 7, Section A: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus  , 151-161
  4. Turok DK, Schultz T(2008)Chapter 8, Section I: Complications of Pregnancy, Endocrine Conditions  , 243-254
  5. Turok DK, Van Horn J(2004)Obstetrics and Gynecology  , 87-94
  6. Turok D(2001)Diabetes in Pregnancy  ,

Editorial

  1. Cohen E, Turok D(2012)A laboratory for innovative provider education that can lead to real practice change.  , 85(3),221-3
  2. Turok DK, Jones K(2012)Compassion, Contraception, and Abortion. Salt Lake Tribune op-ed.  ,
  3. Shields WC, Cohen EL, Turok D(2011)Bringing it home: our imperative to translate reproductive health research into real practice change.  , 84(1),1-3
  4. Turok DK, Shih G, Parker W(2010)Reversing the United States Sterilization Paradox by Increasing Vasectomy Utilization  , 83(4),289-90

Abstract

  1. Flores MES, Turok DK, Jacobson J(2012)Differences in birth control use and unintended pregnancy among Latina and white populations giving birth in Utah, 2004–2007.  , 85(3),321
  2. Swenson C, Jacobson JC, Mitchell J, Turok D(2012)LNG IUD removals when the strings are not present: a case series.  , 85(3),328
  3. Jacobson JC, Maurer KA, Turok DK, Murphy (2012)Patient Travel Time and Distance for Second Trimester Dilation and Evacuation in the Intermountain West  , 85(3),323
  4. Jacobson JC, Murphy P, Turok D(2012)Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevalence in Women choosing the Copper T380A IUD for Emergency Contraception  , 85(3),223
  5. Dermish A, Turok DK, Jacobson JC, Burke K, Flores (2011)Failed Iud Insertions In Nulliparous And Parous Women  ,
  6. Swenson C, Turok DK, Ward K, Jacobson J(2011)Misoprostol vs. Placebo Prior to IUD Insertion in Nulliparous Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial  , 84(3),307
  7. Turok DK, Jacobson JC, Gurtcheff SE, Flores (2011)Pregnancy Intendedness and Pregnancy Outcomes among Women Presenting For Intrauterine Device or Oral Levonorgestrel as Emergency Contraception  , 84(3),310
  8. J. Jacobson, K. Maurer, Turok DK(2011)Same-day cervical preparation with misoprostol prior to second-trimester D&E: a case series.  , 84(3),310
  9. Pawasarat J, Gibson K, Jacobson JC, Turok D(2010)IUD Removals in Emergency Department Settings  ,
  10. Flores MES, Schwarz EB, Manuck TA, Jacobson J, Simonsen SE, Turok D(2010)Risk Factors for and consequences of Unintended Pregnancy among Latina and White Populations in Utah, 2004-2007  ,
  11. Turok DK, Jacobson JC, Simonsen SE, Gurtcheff SE, Trauscht-Van Horn J, Murphy P(2010)The Copper T380a Iud Vs. Oral Levonorgestrel For Emergency Contraception: A Prospective Observational Study  , 84(3),321-322
  12. Flores MES, Manuck TA, Simonsen SE, Dyer JM, Turok D(2010)The “Latina Epidemiologic Paradox” in Utah: Examining Risk Factors for Low Birth Weight (LBW), Preterm Birth (PTB), and Small-For-Gestational-Age (SGA) in Latina and White Populations.  ,
  13. Flores M, Manuck T, Turok DK, Dwyer (2010)The “Latina Epidemiologic Paradox” in Utah: Examining Risk Factors for Low Birth Weight (LBW), Preterm Birth (PTB), and Small-For-Gestational-Age (SGA) in Latina and White Populations.  ,
  14. Frost CJ, Wright Altamirano R, Turok DK(2010)Using Qualitative Methods to Explore EC Users Willingness to Accept the Copper IUD.  ,
  15. Turok DK, Handley E, Simonsen S, North R, Frost C, Murphy P, Gurtcheff S(2009)A Survey of Women Obtaining Emergency Contraception: Are They Willing to Use the Copper IUD?  ,
  16. Warren JE, Turok D, Maxwell TM, Silver RM, Brothman A(2009)Array Comparative Genomic Hybridization (aCGH) for Genetic Evaluation of Fetal Loss between 10 and 20 Weeks Gestation.  ,
  17. Turok DK, Gurtcheff S, Handley E, Sok C, Simonsen S, Murphy (2009)Does Emergency Contraception Choice Impact Effective Contraception 1 month later? A Prospective Comparision of the Copper IUD and Oral Levonorgestrel  ,
  18. Gammon L, Simonsen S, Handley E, Murphy P, Turok D(2009)The End of Virginity.  ,
  19. Gurtcheff S, Simonsen S, Handley E, Murphy P, Turok D(2009)U USE IT (University Undergraduates' Sexual Education- Investigating Teachings Survey) To Evaluate Sexual Health Education and Practice  ,
  20. Gammon L, Simonsen SE, Handley E, Gurtcheff S, Turok DK(2009)U USE IT (University Undergraduates' Sexual Education—Investigating Teachings survey) to evaluate students' perceptions of virginity.  , 80(2),222
  21. Betstadt S, Turok DK, Borgatta L, Kapp N, Feng K, Arlos A, Gold M(2008)IUD insertion after medical abortion.  ,
  22. Gibson K, Jones K, Van Horn J, Murphy P, Gurtcheff S, Ellis Simonsen S, Turok D(2008)When good contraception goes bad: a case series of operative intrauterine device removals involving perforations, difficult extractions, and pregnancy.  ,
  23. Romero I, Turok D(2006)Tramadol versus Ibuprofen as an Adjunct for Pain Control During Vacuum Aspiration Abortions.  ,
  24. Turok DK, Gurtcheff S, Esplin MS, Silver R, Van Horn JT, Shah M(2003)Second trimester termination of pregnancy: A retrospective review of complications by site and procedure type.  ,

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