Yesim Kural, MD Joins Pines Health Services To Expand Obstetric And Gynecological Care For Growing Practice

Dr. Yesim Kural

Caribou, Maine – Pines Health Services announced today that Dr. Yesim Kural has joined the Pines team of high quality care providers at our Women’s & Children’s Health Center conveniently located on the backside of the Cary Medical Center Campus .

Dr. Kural earned her medical degree from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in Ankara, Turkey. She completed her medical microbiology and pediatrics residency at Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine in Eskisehir, Turkey and her OB/GYN residency at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens, New York. Prior to joining Pines Health Services, Dr. Kural was Clinical Assistant Professor for Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University Pittsburg Medical Center and working at Women’s Health Fayette & Uniontown Hospital.

“Dr. Kural is a dynamic and caring physician with many years of experience who will provide exceptional care and service to our patients,” said Lisa Caron, Pines Chief Operating Officer. “Dr. Kural will be offering to her patients all facets of Obstetrics and Gynecological care and is a much welcomed addition to our busy practice. In recent years, Cary Medical Center has seen a dramatic growth in the number of deliveries, with over 200 annually. We have women coming to Pines and Cary from all over Aroostook County and we hear often about how the two staffs coordinate so well and understand the needs of the families, including the expecting dad and siblings. We really have something quite special that creates that ‘wow’ experience for new moms and their families. We are just so pleased that Dr. Kural is now on board to assist both teams with our continued success in Maternal/Child.

Dr. Kural began seeing patients on Tuesday, July 30th. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kural please call 207-498-6921. Pines Women’s & Children’s Health Center is open Monday-Friday with late evening hours on Tuesday and Wednesday.

In her spare time Dr. Kural enjoys cooking Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine, swimming, hiking, archeology and the study of ancient civilizations. Dr. Kural resides in Caribou and is joined by her husband, Dr. Baris Mehmet Kural, MD, Ph.D, and their 8 year old son Can (pronounced John.)